Welcome to Volume I of The Bilas Index, the most reliable measure of basketball excellence on this tiny, little planet. Since the first ball was dribbled in practice this season, data has been input into the ginormous hunkin' brain inside of The Bilastrator's massive cranium. The Bilas Index has farsightedness, trustworthiness and uncanny accuracy that are mind-boggling. It is a constant. It is a national treasure. And it is the only measure the Selection Committee should use.