Bill Self will return as Kansas basketball coach, ending retirement speculation
Bill Self will return as Kansas basketball coach, ending retirement speculation
Craig Meyer, USA TODAY NETWORKWed, April 1, 2026 at 10:55 PM UTC
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One of the most famous and accomplished coaches in men’s college basketball will not be leaving the sideline — at least not quite yet.
After weeks of speculation about a potential retirement, Kansas coach Bill Self announced on Wednesday, April 1 that he will be remaining with the Jayhawks.
“With renewed clarity and the ongoing support from our administration, I remain focused and committed to Kansas basketball competing for a national championship,” Self said in a statement. “I look forward to seeing and hearing the best fans in college basketball next season at Allen Fieldhouse.”
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Self recently completed his 23rd season at the school, where he has gone 648-167, made four Final Fours and won two national championships. This past season, the Jayhawks went 24-11 and earned a No. 4 seed to the 2026 NCAA Tournament, where they lost on a buzzer-beater against St. John’s in the second round.
At 63 years old, Self is relatively young for someone with his lengthy resume, but he has dealt with several health-related issues in recent years that have raised questions about his future in an increasingly demanding and draining profession.
Prior to arriving at Kansas in 2003, Self was previously the head coach at Illinois, Tulsa and Oral Roberts. He has a career record of 855-272.
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