Kansas hoops coach Bill Self hospitalized but is expected to be 'released soon'

Shreyas Laddha, The Kansas City Star on Jul 24, 2025

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball coach Bill Self was hospitalized Thursday after experiencing “some concerning symptoms,” KU Athletics said in an early-evening news release.

Self was transported to Lawrence Memorial Hospital, the release stated, where he had two stents inserted.

“The procedure went very well, and he is expected to make a full recovery,” KU Athletics statement said. “He is in good spirits and expects to be released from the hospital soon.”

In 2023, Self missed KU’s postseason run because he was hospitalized on March 8 after experiencing chest tightness. During that time, he also had two stents inserted. The Jayhawks lost to Arkansas in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

As for Self’s current situation, a source told The Kansas City Star that he coached the Jayhawks at practice on Thursday morning. He exhibited no signs of discomfort at that practice session.

But he did not feel well as the day progressed so he was hospitalized and received the two stents. Self was unable to attend a meet-and-greet Thursday afternoon with some KU staff members who aren’t returning for the 2025-26 school year.

It is believed that Self was to undergo some tests at the hospital. Thursday’s practice was the last of the summer school session at KU; the new school year begins Aug. 18.