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What HC Bill Self Said After Kansas’ 71-59 Win Over Utah

No. 11 Kansas earned a 71-59 home victory over Utah on Saturday, pushing its winning streak to seven games. Flory Bidunga headlined the contest with a career-high seven blocks, helping the Jayhawks take control with a strong second half.

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Kansas Leaps Into Top 10 in Pair of Latest CBB Power Rankings

Despite a discouraging start to conference play, Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks have completely turned the tide of the 2025-26 campaign. They boast

Preview: Kansas Basketball vs Utah in Big 12 Showdown

Kansas is looking to continue its excellent stretch on Saturday against Utah as the Jayhawks aim to extend their winning streak to seven games. Coming off consecutive wins over BYU and Texas Tech, Bill Self's group is hotter than it has been all season.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / February 6

How Kansas Can Claim a Share of the Big 12 Regular Season Title

Prior to this season, the past few years had not been kind to Bill Self and the Kansas basketball program. The Jayhawks finished a combined 21-17 in conference play across 2024 and 2025 but look poised for a much better outcome this campaign.

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The 'No. 2 NBA Draft picks since 1985' quiz

Starting in 1985, the NBA implemented a lottery system in order to determine which team receives the No. 1 overall pick in that year's draft. But, this time we don't want you to name the top pick, but instead the pick that came after No. 1. How many of the second overall picks from this time cane you name in six minutes?

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College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / February 6

Kansas basketball HC Bill Self’s classy reaction after Mark Turgeon lands new job

The Kansas basketball landscape just got bigger with former Jayhawk Mark Turgeon heading to Kansas City as their new head coach. Turgeon will replace Marvin Menzies, who will not return to the Roos after this season, but is finishing the remainder of the season.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / February 3

Notable Quotes From Kansas HC Bill Self After Defeating No. 13 Texas Tech

Despite trailing by double digits at one point, Kansas prevailed yesterday in its Big Monday matchup in Lubbock. The Jayhawks pulled off a thrilling 64-61 victory thanks to the late-game heroics of freshman star Darryn Peterson.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / February 3

Why Kansas basketball is a clear March Madness contender

A great Kansas Jayhawks team is always a contender in the NCAA Tournament. This season, the Jayhawks have overcome obstacles. February is here, and Bill Self’s squad is playing like it is one of the better teams in the country at the right time.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / February 3

Bill Self Makes Bold Declaration on 'Best Defender in America'

The No. 11 Kansas Jayhawks can't stop winning. Bill Self's squad passed yet another tough test on Monday night, as the Jayhawks rocked the No. 13 Texas Tech Red Raiders in enemy territory, escaping the United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock unscathed following a thrilling 64-61 victory.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / February 1

What Kansas HC Bill Self Said After Kansas’ 90-82 Win Over No. 13 BYU

Kansas picked up its fifth consecutive victory on Saturday evening with a 90-82 win over BYU. The Jayhawks fended off a late comeback attempt to take down the No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 31

Bill Self Explains Why Kansas' Darryn Peterson Sat Most of Second Half vs BYU

Darryn Peterson’s first half vs. BYU on Saturday afternoon may have been the best single-half performance college basketball has seen this year (although

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / January 31

Kansas’ Darryn Peterson gets ‘serial killer’ declaration from CJ McCollum

Kansas star Darryn Peterson captivated the basketball world during the first half of Saturday’s 90-82 win versus AJ Dybantsa and BYU, pummeling the Cougars on both ends of the floor.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / January 31

Kansas Coach Bill Self Announces Personal Update Amid College Basketball Season

Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self returned to the sidelines for the Jayhawks' 86-62 win over the Kansas State Wildcats last Saturday, which helped his team jump to No.

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / January 28

Will Darryn Peterson Play This Week vs. BYU?

Kansas might get its best player back for a huge Saturday night game against BYU, and that matters more than most people are talking about. Bill Self said Darryn Peterson, who missed the last game with an ankle issue, is expected to be available against the Cougars.

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Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 26

Kansas Receives Highest AP Top 25 Nod of the Season Amid Hot Stretch

The past couple of weeks have completely redefined the feeling around the Kansas basketball program. Despite being unranked just two weeks ago in the Jan.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 25

What Kansas HC Bill Self Said After Jayhawks’ Dominated K-State

Kansas basketball picked up a dominant victory over its in-state rival, Kansas State, on Saturday night. The Jayhawks outscored the Wildcats by 22 points in the second half and closed the game on an emphatic 27-7 run to silence the Bramlage Coliseum crowd.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 23

No. 19 Kansas gets Bill Self back for Kansas State rivalry showdown

No. 19 Kansas will have veteran coach Bill Self back when it puts its three-game winning streak on the line against host Kansas State for a Big 12 Conference showdown on Saturday in Manhattan, Kan.

College Basketball News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / January 23

Kansas’ Bill Self Says He Will Return to Coach Against Kansas State

The Sunflower Showdown’s most compelling figure is expected to be courtside Saturday night but the status of the best player in uncertain. Kansas coach Bill Self, who was hospitalized this week and missed the Jayhawks’ win at Colorado said he will be at Bramlage Coliseum on Saturday night to face Kansas State.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / January 23

Kansas HC Bill Self ‘hopeful’ Darryn Peterson can play through ankle injury

Bill Self provided a crucial update on star guard Darryn Peterson as the No. 19 Kansas Jayhawks progress through the early portion of conference play. Peterson is going through the first season of his collegiate career, having high expectations as one of the best freshmen in the sport.

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / January 22

Dear Bill Self: You’ve Done It All — Now It’s Time

Kansas head basketball coach Bill Self was hospitalized this past week. It was the second time in the past six months Self has been taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Bill Self News / Larry Brown Sports / January 22

Potential No. 1 NBA Draft pick Darryn Peterson injured again

Potential No. 1 NBA Draft pick Darryn Peterson dealing with yet another injury

Kansas Jayhawks star Darryn Peterson could very well be the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

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College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / January 20

Bill Self breaks silence after hospitalization

The Kansas Jayhawks will face off against Colorado on Tuesday, but they will be without head coach Bill Self after he was hospitalized on Monday and did not travel with the team.

College Basketball News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / January 20

Kansas Basketball Coach Bill Self Hospitalized Ahead Of Trip To Colorado

The Kansas Jayhawks will be without their longtime leader for Tuesday's late-night matchup against the Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball team. As announced by Kansas on Monday, coach Bill Self was admitted to Lawrence Memorial Hospital due to an undisclosed illness and didn't travel with the Jayhawks to Boulder.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 19

No. 19 Kansas heads to Colorado without coach Bill Self

Bill Self did not make the trip with No. 19 Kansas ahead of Tuesday's game against Colorado in Boulder, Colo., after he was hospitalized Monday as a precautionary measure.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 19

Kansas coach Bill Self hospitalized, misses trip to Colorado

Kansas coach Bill Self was hospitalized Monday and did not make the trip with his team to Boulder, Colo., for Tuesday night's Big 12 Conference game at Colorado.