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Tony Bland Could Help Bill Self and Kansas Land Top 2026 Recruit

The Kansas Jayhawks officially brought on Washington assistant Tony Bland to the coaching staff on Tuesday. He replaced Chase Buford, who left for a spot as an assistant with the Denver Nuggets.

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What Kansas Basketball’s Coaching Staff Looks Like After Tony Bland Hire

Bill Self has shuffled around the Kansas Jayhawks coaching staff this offseason after a disappointing first-round exit in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Following the departures of Norm Roberts and Chase Buford, Self added Jacque Vaughn and most recently Tony Bland to give KU a new look assistant lineup.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / August 19

Bill Self and KU Line Up Experienced Addition to Staff

Kansas basketball is expected to add Tony Bland to its coaching staff as an assistant, according to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Bland spent the 2024-25 season on staff at Washington under head coach Danny Sprinkle, marking his return to the college game after serving a three-year NCAA show-cause penalty.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / August 19

Kansas Jayhawks adding Tony Bland in assistant coaching role

Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self has hired veteran assistant Tony Bland to his staff, sources tell ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Bland, most recently an assistant at Washington, comes to the Kansas bench shortly after the Jayhawks lost another veteran assistant, Norm Roberts, who retired after last season.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / August 18

Bill Self never considered retirement amid health scare

In late July, Kansas basketball coach Bill Self underwent a heart procedure due to blockage in two of his heart arteries. A successful procedure that enabled his surgeon to give Self the green light to continue coaching.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 17

Several Kansas Basketball Targets Named in ESPN’s Top High School Recruits List

While the Kansas Jayhawks have yet to secure a commitment in the 2026 recruiting class, Bill Self has been closely monitoring several prospects this summer on the Adidas 3SSB circuit and other high-profile events.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 16

Bill Self Names Which Kansas Transfer Had the Best Summer

Bill Self provided a number of updates about the Kansas Jayhawks during his media session on Friday. He talked about his health and how he is feeling great and even better along in his progress than he was in 2023 with a similar heart issue.

Bill Self News / Heartland College Sports / August 15

Bill Self Faced a Big Question and His Answer Says Everything

Kansas coach Bill Self broke his silence today, offering both an update on his recent health scare and a glimpse into what it would take for him to step away.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / August 15

Wolfpack Men's Basketball's Most Intriguing Non-Conference Game

The first year of Will Wade's tenure as head coach of the NC State Wolfpack received some clarity on Wednesday. The program released its non-conference slate of games for the 2025-26 season.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 14

Kohl Rosario Interview: Kansas Freshman Talks Skill Set, Role for 2025-26 Season

The Kansas Jayhawks have a lot of newcomers on the 2025-26 roster, one of them being freshman standout Kohl Rosario. Heading into the season, the former Moravian Prep and Overtime Elite guard has quickly drawn praise from Bill Self and his coaching staff after signing his letter of intent in June.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 13

Rising Junior Javon Bardwell Reels in Kansas Basketball Offer

While the Kansas basketball program is still looking for its first commitment in the 2026 recruiting cycle, Bill Self and his coaching staff are also scouting talent in next year's class.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 12

Kansas Basketball Transfer Nginyu Ngala Arrives on Campus

The Kansas Jayhawks made a late-offseason addition last month by adding Canadian standout Nginyu Ngala to the roster. Bill Self rounded out his roster with the 5-foot-10 guard out of Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 11

4-Star Prospect Maximo Adams Set To Visit Kansas Basketball

The Kansas Jayhawks have begun to set up several official visits with recruits ahead of the 2025-26 season. Bill Self is beginning to zero in on his top targets, and he may have found another one.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 10

Kansas' Bill Self Offers Health Update: Back to Coaching Without Restrictions

There has been plenty of talk this offseason about Kansas basketball’s revamped roster, but nothing is more important than the conversation surrounding Bill Self’s health.

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2026 Phenom Ethan Taylor Down to Six Schools; Schedules Kansas Visit

The Kansas Jayhawks have been starting to narrow down their top recruits for the 2026 class lately. Head coach Bill Self is entering the late stages of recruiting some of the nation’s best prospects.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / August 9

2025-26 Kansas Jayhawks Preview: Bill Self Looking Forward To Season After Health Scare

Bill Self is looking forward to his 23rd season leading the Kansas Jayhawks after being cleared to return to work following a health scare. Self was hospitalized on July 24 due to “some concerning symptoms,” and ultimately underwent a heart procedure where he had two stents inserted.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / August 8

Kansas coach Bill Self shares update after health scare

Self was hospitalized last month amid a significant health scare, but he has since returned to his normal day-to-day activities.

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Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 8

Kansas Jayhawks Basketball: August 8 Updates & Recruiting News to Know

While college football is just weeks away, recruiting is a year-round topic for the Kansas basketball program. Bill Self remains focused on several key prospects in the 2026 class as he aims to land his first commitment of the cycle.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 7

Kansas Basketball Recruiting: 5-Star Phenom Baba Oladotun Reclassifies

The Kansas Jayhawks missed out on a top recruit Thursday when forward Billy White III committed to SMU. However, a new name has emerged on Bill Self’s recruiting board.

Nets Prospect Watch: What to Expect from Darryn Peterson at Kansas

When Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self sat down in an interview with CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein to talk about the upcoming college basketball season, all that could be discussed was Darryn Peterson.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / August 2

Doug Gottlieb Sends Some Love to Bill Self

Imagine winning 16 conference titles in just 21 seasons. That’s exactly what Kansas head coach Bill Self has done in the Big 12, and Green Bay head coach Doug Gottlieb had to call it out.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / July 26

Update emerges on Bill Self after his hospitalization

Bill Self appears to be trending in the right direction after recently having to be hospitalized. The longtime Kansas Jayhawks head basketball coach Self released a statement on Saturday revealing that he had been released from the hospital and was now home.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / July 26

Kansas coach Bill Self released from hospital

Kansas men's basketball coach Bill Self was released from the hospital Saturday after undergoing a procedure two days earlier to insert two stents, the university announced.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / July 24

Kansas coach Bill Self hospitalized, has 2 stents inserted

Bill Self, the winningest men's basketball coach in Kansas Jayhawks history, was admitted to the hospital and had two stents inserted on Thursday, the university announced.