Bill Self Offers Rock Chalk Reassurance Ahead Of Upcoming Retirement

More of a press release rather than a medical confessional . . . And . . . For anyone who knows how the NCAA works . . . Obviously a distraction . . .

KU Men's Basketball Coach Bill Self says he is clear to travel and doesn’t not currently have any health restrictions.

Self went to an emergency room the night before the Jayhawks were scheduled to play in the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City in March. He had a heart procedure and was said to be recovering well.

After rumors of retirement sparked on social media, Self put them all to bed by talking about how much he missed his job.

“I am 100% positive I will be coaching at the University of Kansas this upcoming season and hopefully many more after that,” Self said.
 

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