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Kansas' Bill Self's absence continues in NCAA Tournament due to heart procedure.
sports3 years ago

Kansas' Bill Self's absence continues in NCAA Tournament due to heart procedure.

Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self will miss his second straight NCAA Tournament game against Arkansas as he continues to recover from a heart procedure he underwent last week. Assistant coach Norm Roberts will serve as acting head coach. Self did attend closed practice on Wednesday but is considered day-to-day. The Jayhawks are the defending national champions and are 28-7 this season, earning a 1-seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Kansas Coach Bill Self to Miss NCAA Tournament Opener Due to Health Concerns
sports3 years ago

Kansas Coach Bill Self to Miss NCAA Tournament Opener Due to Health Concerns

Kansas' coach Bill Self missed the team's opening game in the NCAA tournament against Howard due to health concerns. Norm Roberts filled in for Self for the fourth straight game as the Jayhawks won 96-68. It is uncertain whether Self will coach in Saturday's game against either Arkansas or Illinois. Self missed Kansas' three games in the recent Big 12 tournament after going to the hospital complaining of chest tightness and balance concerns.

Kansas Coach Bill Self to Sit Out First Round Game in NCAA Tournament.
sports3 years ago

Kansas Coach Bill Self to Sit Out First Round Game in NCAA Tournament.

Kansas coach Bill Self will miss the Jayhawks' first-round NCAA Tournament game against Howard as he recovers from a recent hospital stay after undergoing a heart catheterization. Assistant coach Norm Roberts will serve as acting head coach. Self missed the entirety of KU's run in the Big 12 Tournament after being hospitalized the night before the team's opening game in the tournament.

Kansas Coach Bill Self to Sit Out NCAA Tournament Opener Against Howard.
sports3 years ago

Kansas Coach Bill Self to Sit Out NCAA Tournament Opener Against Howard.

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self will not be on the sideline for the team's NCAA Tournament opener due to a recent health issue. Assistant coach Norm Roberts will handle head coaching duties in his absence. Self is expected to watch the game at the team hotel while being continually monitored and evaluated. The team has gone 6-1 in seven games without Self this season. Self hopes to return for Saturday's second-round game if the team wins on Thursday.

Kansas Coach Bill Self to Sit Out NCAA Tournament Opener Against Howard
sports3 years ago

Kansas Coach Bill Self to Sit Out NCAA Tournament Opener Against Howard

Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self will not coach the team in their NCAA Tournament game against Howard on Thursday due to his recent health issues. Assistant coach Norm Roberts will serve as acting head coach for the game. Self did attend closed practice on Wednesday and recorded an interview for the KU Pep Rally, expressing hope that he will be able to return to coaching soon. Roberts also assumed head coaching duties during the Big 12 Tournament in Self's absence.

Kansas Coach Bill Self's Health Status Remains Uncertain for NCAA Tournament.
sports3 years ago

Kansas Coach Bill Self's Health Status Remains Uncertain for NCAA Tournament.

Kansas Jayhawks assistant coach Norm Roberts said head coach Bill Self's availability for Thursday's NCAA tournament opener is in question due to health concerns. Self missed the Big 12 tournament after undergoing a heart catheterization and having two stents placed for the treatment of blocked arteries. Roberts filled in for Self during the tournament. Self was at an earlier closed practice on Wednesday and skipped the NCAA's usual day-before media obligations and public practice to rest. Roberts said Self is "getting better all the time" and "doing well today."

Kansas basketball team arrives in Des Moines with uncertain coaching status.
sports3 years ago

Kansas basketball team arrives in Des Moines with uncertain coaching status.

Kansas men's basketball coach Bill Self arrived in Des Moines for the NCAA Tournament separately from the team due to his recent hospitalization, and his status for Thursday's game against Howard is "day to day." Senior guard Kevin McCullar Jr. practiced with the team and showed no ill effects from back spasms. Assistant coach Norm Roberts has been leading the team in Self's absence and emphasized the importance of focus and attention to detail. The Jayhawks will conduct an open practice on Wednesday and meet with the media.