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Top Takeaways From Bill Self’s Odd Statement About Returning to Kansas

Top Takeaways From Bill Self’s Odd Statement About Returning to Kansas

On Wednesday, Kansas head coach Bill Self announced his return to the Jayhawks, with a brief post on the Kansas basketball social media pages. Self wrote, “Jayhawk Nation, With renewed clarity and the ongoing support from our administration, I remain focused and committed to Kansas Basketball competing for a National Championship.

Bill Self News / Larry Brown Sports / April 1
Bill Self makes a major announcement about his future

Bill Self makes a major announcement about his future

Bill Self is not ready to hang up his coaching shoes just yet. The longtime Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball head coach Self made a major announcement on Wednesday about his future.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Yardbarker / April 1
HC Bill Self announces return to Kansas

Bill Self will aim to avenge early March Madness exits with return to Kansas

Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self didn't want to end his storied career with another early March Madness exit.

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Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 31
Kansas Must Go All in to Land Former 5-Star Recruit in Transfer Portal

Kansas Must Go All in to Land Former 5-Star Recruit in Transfer Portal

Although the transfer portal is not officially open until Apr. 7, a potentially coveted guard has already announced his intentions to hit the open market once it opens.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 30
Initial College Football SP+ Rankings Don’t View Kansas Football Highly

Initial College Football SP+ Rankings Don’t View Kansas Football Highly

The Kansas football program is coming off consecutive down years in which the Jayhawks missed out on bowl eligibility. The 2026 campaign may be Lance Leipold's final chance to show why he belongs in Lawrence long-term before the Jayhawks consider moving on.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 30
Kansas Baseball Makes Case To Be Ranked After Claiming Series Over No. 25 Cincinnati

Kansas Baseball Makes Case To Be Ranked After Claiming Series Over No. 25 Cincinnati

Kansas has yet to crack the Top 25 this year, but that might change this week after taking two of three from No. 25 Cincinnati. Following Sunday's win, Kansas is 18-10 overall and 6-3 in Big 12 play.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 29
How Bill Self Retirement Rumors Could Hurt Kansas on the Recruiting Trail

How Bill Self Retirement Rumors Could Hurt Kansas on the Recruiting Trail

Rumors of imminent retirement for longtime Kansas head coach Bill Self have grown rapidly since the Jayhawks' season ended against St. John's in the NCAA Tournament.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 28
Former K-State Standout Dylan Edwards Will Be X-Factor for Kansas Football

Former K-State Standout Dylan Edwards Will Be X-Factor for Kansas Football

The Kansas football offense was shaken up significantly this offseason after it lost several key players to graduation. To combat those departures, head coach Lance Leipold brought in a strong group from the transfer portal and even rehired former offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki to the staff.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 28
Predicting Which Kansas Basketball Players Will Stay or Transfer

Predicting Which Kansas Basketball Players Will Stay or Transfer

With the offseason quickly ramping up, several Kansas basketball players will have a pivotal decision to make in the coming weeks. Those with remaining collegiate eligibility will have to determine whether they are returning to Lawrence or exploring other opportunities on the open market.

Bill Self News / Last Word On Sports / March 28
Darryn Peterson: A Wasted One and Done at Kansas – or Just Bad Luck?

Darryn Peterson: A Wasted One and Done at Kansas – or Just Bad Luck?

On November 1, 2024, 17-year-old five-star phenom Darryn Peterson committed to play basketball for head coach Bill Self at the University of Kansas. Peterson had been Self’s white whale for some time and was easily the best player Self had ever recruited fresh out of high school in his 23 years of coaching at KU.

Kansas HC Bill Self addresses retirement rumors

Kansas HC Bill Self addresses retirement rumors

It would make sense if long-time Kansas Jayhawks head men's basketball coach Bill Self decided to step away this offseason. 

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How does early March Madness exit impact Peterson's NBA Draft stock?

How does early March Madness exit impact Kansas star Darryn Peterson's NBA Draft stock?

Peterson, who is expected to forgo his remaining three years of college eligibility, should soon begin preparing for the draft after the Jayhawks lost to the St. John's Red Storm in the Round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.

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Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / March 22
Kansas Beat on Last-Second Buzzer Beater by St. John’s

Kansas Beat on Last-Second Buzzer Beater by St. John’s

The Kansas Jayhawks saw their NCAA Tournament run end in the second round on a buzzer-beater by the St. John’s Red Storm. It was Dylan Darling’s drive to the basket with the game tied at 65 that ended KU’s 2025-26 season.

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