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Without Bill Self, No. 19 Kansas hangs on to beat Colorado

Melvin Council Jr. had 18 points and seven rebounds in No. 19 Kansas' 75-69 win over Colorado on Tuesday without coach Bill Self, who did not travel with his team to Boulder, Colo., after an illness that required him to be hospitalized Monday.

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Elijah Malone injured during Colorado’s loss against No. 19 Kansas

Early in the battle against one of the top defenses in the Big 12 Conference, Colorado found itself shorthanded. The Buffaloes played most of a 75-69 loss against No.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 20

Kansas' Bill Self 'feeling much better,' will not coach vs. Colorado

Kansas head coach Bill Self acknowledged that he is "feeling much better" on Tuesday, one day after he was taken the hospital. Assistant coach Jacque Vaughn will be the acting bench boss for the 19th-ranked Jayhawks (13-5, 3-2 Big 12) in Tuesday's game against Colorado (12-6, 2-3) in Boulder, Colo.

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / January 20

Bill Self Will Not Coach Kansas Tonight vs. Colorado

Kansas coach Bill Self will not be acting as head coach tonight for the Jayhawks matchup against Colorado after suffering some health issues that got him admitted to Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

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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.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 19

Kansas Rated Most Efficient Offense in the Big 12

Kansas basketball has always been known for its phenomenal defense, but that is especially the case in the last few years, as the Jayhawks struggled to find a consistent offensive rhythm.

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.

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / January 19

Kansas brings another tough defense for CU Buffs to solve

Colorado got a taste of a couple of the top defenses in the Big 12 on the road last week. It was a taste that didn’t go down well, as the Buffaloes struggled to gain traction offensively in losses at Cincinnati and West Virginia.

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Kansas basketball head coach Bill Self taken to hospital

Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self may not be coaching on Tuesday as his No. 19-ranked team takes on the Colorado Buffaloes.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 19

Kansas HC Bill Self Has Blunt Take On Freshman Kohl Rosario

After entering his freshman season with high expectations, Kansas guard Kohl Rosario has hit the dreaded freshman wall. The 6-foot-5 wing from Miami, Florida, has gone from being a starter on opening night to completely out of the rotation by midseason.

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / January 17

Even in Big Wins, Darryn Peterson’s Injury Issues Persist

Darryn Peterson is back on the court for Kansas and is sensational when he is. He’s played in just eight games this year due to a lingering hamstring issue, but when he’s out there, he’s without question the best player in college basketball.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 17

Notable Quotes From Bill Self Following Kansas’ Win Over Baylor

Kansas defeated Baylor 80-62 on Friday to improve to 3-2 in conference play. After the game, head coach Bill Self spoke to the media and offered some thoughtful responses.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 17

Why Kansas Fans Shouldn’t Buy Into the New-Look Jayhawks Just Yet

This week marked arguably the most impressive stretch of the season for Kansas basketball. The Jayhawks played fantastically as a group, pulling off home wins against No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 16

Kansas’ Flory Bidunga Flashes Ceiling in Dunking Clinic vs Baylor

Flory Bidunga may not be capable of scoring outside of the paint, but he is often as good as it gets within five feet of the basket. He showed exactly why during Kansas' 80-62 victory over Baylor in Allen Fieldhouse on Friday evening.

College Basketball News / FOX Sports / January 16

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College Basketball News / Total Apex Sports / January 14

Kansas Reminds The World Who They Are, Handing Iowa State A Rude Reality Check

If there is one rule in college basketball that gamblers and pundits alike tend to forget, it’s this: rarely is it a good idea to bet against Bill Self and Kansas when his back is against the wall.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / January 14

Kansas’ Bill Self sees championship vision with Darryn Peterson after smashing Iowa State

On Tuesday, Kansas ended No. 2 Iowa State’s undefeated streak with an 84-63 win. It marked a turning point for the Jayhawks and could foresee what is ahead.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / January 14

Bill Self admits Kansas basketball put him in a ‘better mood’ during Iowa State upset

It has been an up-and-down ride of late for the Kansas Jayhawks, and their latest stop gave head coach Bill Self something to feel good about. Kansas basketball scored a huge win Tuesday night, as the Jayhawks convincingly beat the No.

College Basketball News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / January 11

Why Does WVU Have So Much Success Against Kansas at Home? Bill Self Gives His Take

For whatever reason, the Kansas Jyahawks have had one heck of a time against the West Virginia Mountaineers over the years, when playing in Morgantown.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / January 4

Bill Self hates what Kansas ‘screwed up’ in loss to UCF

The Kansas Jayhawks had their four-game win streak snapped following their 81-75 loss to UCF on Saturday, a game that was also saw the return of star freshman Darryn Peterson from injury.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / January 4

Kansas basketball’s Bill Self reveals truth behind pulling Darryn Peterson early in loss to UCF

Kansas basketball has one of the best draft prospects on its team this season, but he hasn’t been on the court that much. Darryn Peterson has dealt with injury, and the team has been careful so far on how they utilize him.

Bill Self gives unfortunate update on star Darryn Peterson

Bill Self gives unfortunate update on Kansas Jayhawks star Darryn Peterson

Kansas head coach Bill Self gave some unfortunate news on Tuesday regarding the status of freshman Darryn Peterson.

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Bill Self Praises NC State and Challenge Posed by the Wolfpack

RALEIGH — NC State couldn't find a way to take down No. 19 Kansas in Saturday's back-and-forth matchup in the Lenovo Center. The Wolfpack ultimately fell to the Jayhawks in overtime, losing 77-76 after star forward Darrion Williams came up short on a 3-point attempt with just over a second on the clock.