Kansas coach Bill Self undecided on coaching next season
Kansas City Star • • sports
Key Points:
- Kansas men's basketball coach Bill Self has not yet decided whether he will return for a 24th season, citing ongoing health concerns as a key factor in his decision.
- Self, 63, revealed he has experienced heart problems since fall 2022 but says he currently feels "as good as I’ve felt in a long time."
- Despite recent NCAA Tournament struggles, including a Round of 32 loss to St. John’s, Self expressed his love for coaching and the need to feel healthy to continue effectively.
- He plans to discuss his future with family before making a decision and indicated he is now considering his career in shorter increments due to his age and health.
- Self is a Hall of Famer with two national titles at Kansas but noted the team has not advanced past the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament in the past four years.
