KU Coach Legend Bill Self Considers Retirement After Loss & Health Issues

Context for people who are easily fooled by strong on-camera appearances . . . 

Over the past two years KU coach Bill Self has been taken to the hospital three times with a heart condition.  Self has had an aortic valve replacement, at least two procedures with stents and has worn a PICC line while coaching. 

Now, here's his latest statement on the impending decision . . .  

"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 in the second round of the NCAA tournament. "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 then clarified that his decision will not be based on any on-court factors but rather on his health.
   
Self, 63, has dealt with several health-related issues in recent years.

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