Trending Now - Bill Self Uncertain About Coaching Future After March Madness Exit

WHO:

Bill Self, head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks

St. John's Red Storm, the opposing team

WHAT:

Kansas Jayhawks lost to St. John's in the NCAA Tournament on March 22nd, 2026

Bill Self expressed uncertainty about his coaching future, stating, "I’ll get back and get with family and visit and see what’s going on."

Bill Self has a coaching record of 648-166 with Kansas

Self has won two national championships during his 23 seasons with the Jayhawks

Self mentioned he has had two stents inserted in his heart in 2023 and two more in 2025

WHERE:

The game took place in San Diego, California

WHEN:

The Kansas Jayhawks' season-ending loss occurred on March 22nd, 2026

Bill Self took over as head coach of the Jayhawks before the 2003-04 season

Self missed a game at Colorado in January 2026 due to health concerns

WHY:

Bill Self's uncertainty about his future is influenced by health issues and the recent loss in the NCAA Tournament

Self stated, "I need to be able to do it where I’m feeling good and healthy to do it fairly well."

HOW:

Bill Self plans to evaluate his health situation and discuss his future with family after the season's end

(UPDATED March 23, 2026 13:34 UTC)

In a disappointing end to their season, the Kansas Jayhawks lost to the St. John's Red Storm in the NCAA Tournament on March 22, 2026, leaving head coach Bill Self uncertain about his future. With a remarkable coaching record of 648 wins and 166 losses, Self has led the Jayhawks to two national championships over his 23 seasons, but health concerns, including recent heart procedures, are weighing on his mind. After the game in San Diego, he expressed the need to prioritize his health, stating, "I need to be able to do it where I’m feeling good and healthy to do it fairly well," and plans to discuss his future with his family.