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Kansas basketball coach Bill Self hospitalized after 'concerning symptoms'

Bill Self, head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks basketball team,underwent a heart procedure after being hospitalized with "concerning symptoms."

By Josh Sanchez

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self answers questions in a press conference during media day inside Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas basketball coach Bill Self answers questions in a press conference during media day inside Allen Fieldhouse. / Evert Nelson/The Capital-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK
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Kansas basketball coach Bill Self was hospitalized on Thursday and underwent a heart procedure, the University of Kansas announced on Thursday evening.

Self was hospitalized after experiencing "concerning symptoms," and had two stents inserted.

The 62-year-old is expected to make a full recovery.

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"Kansas men's basketball coach Bill Self felt unwell and experienced some concerning symptoms Thursday," Kansas University said in a statement.

Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self speaks to the media during a press conference at Amica Mutual Pavilion.
Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self speaks to the media during a press conference at Amica Mutual Pavilion. / Eric Canha-Imagn Images

"He was transported to Lawrence Memorial Hospital, where he had two stents inserted. The procedure went very well, and he is expected to make a full recovery. He is in good spirits and expects to be released from the hospital soon."

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Self previously missed the Big 12 and NCAA tournaments in 2023 after being hospitalized for chest tightness and balance concerns. During his absence, he underwent another procedure inserting two stents and a heart catheterization to treat blocked arteries.

We wish Self a full and speedy recovery.

Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self celebrates after advancing to the Final Four by defeating the Miami Hurricanes
Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self celebrates after advancing to the Final Four by defeating the Miami Hurricanes / Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images

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