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Bill Self Weighs Future at Kansas After Buzzer-Beater Loss

Health concerns now drive a decision that could set Kansas' offseason recruiting plan.

Overview

  • Following Sunday’s 67-65 second-round loss to St. John’s, Bill Self said he has not decided about coaching next season and will consult his family.
  • Self said his choice will be based on his health, citing multiple heart procedures since 2023 and a January hospital visit.
  • He said he feels better than he has in a long time but not completely healthy and now views his career in shorter two-year spans.
  • Kansas has exited in the first or second round four straight seasons since winning the 2022 national title, increasing scrutiny of the program’s direction.
  • Speculation intensified Monday as ESPN’s Jeff Borzello and Pete Thamel said he may be leaning toward retirement, though no decision is announced as Kansas enters a key four-to-six-week recruiting window.