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SAN DIEGO – Hall of Fame Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self said Sunday March 22 he hasn’t decided if he will return for another season after his team got beat by No. 5-seed St. John’s on a buzzer-beating layup in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Self, 63, has experienced some health concerns in recent years and was briefly hospitalized in January.
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“No, I haven't decided,” Self said in the postgame news conference at Viejas Arena. “I'll get back and visit with family. I've had obviously some issues off the court health-wise. And that will be discussed. But I love what I do. I want to feel good while I'm doing it, though. We'll get back and we'll discuss that when we get back.”
His No. 4-seeded Jayhawks had just suffered a 67-65 loss, preventing them from reaching their first Sweet 16 since 2022, when they went on to win the national championship.
It was a tough loss to swallow. Lefthanded St. John’s guard Dylan Darling took an inbounds pass with 3.9 seconds left, drove to hoop with his right hand and banked the ball in as time expired to win the game.
Self also was hospitalized last year and two stents inserted during a heart procedure. In 2023, he experienced chest tightness and had concerns about his balance as his team was preparing for a Big 12 tournament.
He has won more than 800 games in his career, including two national championships at Kansas in 2008 and 2022.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Kansas coach Bill Self may retire after crushing loss due to health issues
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