Trending Now - Bill Self Addresses Retirement Speculation, No Plans to Step Down

WHO:

Bill Self, Kansas men's basketball coach, age 63

Norm Roberts, former Kansas assistant

Bill Self, Kansas men's basketball coach

Kansas City Star, Gary Bedore, Norm Roberts (former Kansas assistant)

WHAT:

Self stated, "I feel as good as I've felt in a long time," regarding his health.

Self mentioned he looks at his coaching career in "two-year increments" now, rather than five-year increments.

Bill Self denied rumors of his imminent retirement, stating, "No news. All b.s. Bad info."

Self has a coaching record of 634-167 since taking over at Kansas in 2003.

Self has coached the Jayhawks to two national championships.

Kansas lost to St. John's with a score of 67-65 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on March 24th, 2026.

Self confirmed he has not yet decided whether to return for a 24th season as head coach.

WHERE:

Kansas, United States

WHEN:

Self's season-ending loss occurred on March 24th, 2026.

Self underwent a "standard heart catheterization" in 2023.

In July 2025, Self was hospitalized and underwent a procedure to have two stents inserted into his heart.

Self was taken to the hospital in January 2026 due to being under the weather.

The transfer portal opens on April 7th, 2026.

WHY:

Health issues remain a central variable in Self's decision-making process regarding his future.

Self's decision regarding his future will be based on his health rather than on-court factors.

Self has experienced multiple health-related issues, including cardiac episodes since fall 2022.

HOW:

Self plans to consult family members and evaluate his health before making a decision about next season.

Self plans to consult family members and evaluate his health before making a decision about next season.

Self reported to work as usual following the season-ending loss.

(UPDATED March 26, 2026 00:30 UTC)

Kansas men's basketball coach Bill Self, who is 63 years old, expressed that he feels as good as he's felt in a long time regarding his health. He also shared that he now views his coaching career in two-year increments instead of five, as health issues continue to play a significant role in his decision-making process. Self plans to consult with family members and assess his health before deciding on his future for next season.

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(UPDATED March 26, 2026 00:17 UTC)

Bill Self, the head coach of the Kansas men's basketball team, has denied rumors about his imminent retirement, calling them "bad info" and stating, "No news. All b.s." With a coaching record of 634 wins to 167 losses since taking over in 2003 and two national championships under his belt, Self confirmed he has not yet decided whether he will return for a 24th season, especially after Kansas's recent loss to St. John's in the NCAA Tournament on March 24, 2026, and considering his ongoing health evaluations following multiple cardiac episodes. As the transfer portal opens on April 7, 2026, Self plans to consult with family and assess his health before making any decisions about the future.