Description
If someone knows tough, it’s Jay Bilas. A four-year starter at Duke, he learned a strong work ethic under Coach Mike Krzyzewski. After playing professionally in another country, he returned to Duke, where he served as Krzyzewski’s assistant coach for three seasons, helping to guide the Blue Devils to two national championships. He has since develop into one in all basketball’s most recognizable faces through his insightful analysis on ESPN’s SportsCenter and College GameDay.
Through his ups and downs off and on the court, Bilas learned the actual meaning of toughness from coaches, teammates, and colleagues. Now, in Toughness, he examines this misunderstood—yet necessary—attribute and the way it contributes to winning in sports and in life. Featuring never-before-heard stories and personal philosophies on toughness from top players and coaches, including Coach K, Bob Knight, Grant Hill, Mia Hamm, Jon Gruden, Tom Izzo, Roy Williams, Bill Self, Curtis Unusual, and lots of others—Bilas redefines what it takes to succeed.