Kansas coach Bill Self hospitalized, has 2 stents inserted

Field Level Media|published: Thu 24th July, 20:46 2025

Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

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.

The 62-year-old Self, who has guided the Jayhawks since 2003, led the team in its final summer practice on Thursday morning. According to Kansas officials, he was then escorted to Lawrence Memorial Hospital after he "felt unwell and experienced some concerning symptoms."

Per the university, the procedure to insert two stents "went very well, and he is expected to make a full recovery.

"He is in good spirits and expects to be released from the hospital soon."

Self's health has caused concern in the past. He missed the Big 12 conference tournament and the NCAA Tournament in March 2023 due to a heart condition. He underwent a standard heart catheterization after experiencing chest tightness. Self also had two stents placed to treat blocked arteries.

Self has won two national championships while at the Kansas helm, amassing a 609-156 record over 22 seasons with the program. Under Self, the Jayhawks have won 16 regular-season conference titles and eight conference tournament championships.

--Field Level Media

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