Bill Self retirement rumors: What to know about the latest news about Kansas Jayhawks coach
Self is taking time to make his next move.
Bill Self retirement rumors: What to know about the latest news about Kansas Jayhawks coach originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Bill Self retirement rumors: What to know about the latest news about Kansas Jayhawks coach The Kansas Jayhawks were bounced in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament by St John's this past weekend.
But the biggest story isn't what's next for projected top overall NBA Draft pick Darryn Peterson. Many are starting to speculate what's next for Bill Self. The longtime Jayhawks' coach told reporters he would weigh his options about returning next season, citing health as the main concern.
"I'll get back and get with family and visit and see what's going on," Self said after the Jayhawks lost 67-65 on a buzzer-beater. "I love what I do, I need to be able to do it where I'm feeling good and healthy to do it fairly well. I'll get back home, and it'll all be discussed.
" Self, 63, hasn't had a clean bill of health in recent years. According to ESPN , "In 2023, he underwent a "standard heart catheterization" after complaining of chest tightness and missed that postseason. In July 2025, he was hospitalized after experiencing "some concerning symptoms," then underwent a procedure to have two stents inserted into his heart two days later.