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Jeff Borzello
Kansas coach Invoice Self was hospitalized Thursday after experiencing “some regarding signs” and had two stents inserted, the college mentioned.
“The process went very effectively, and he’s anticipated to make a full restoration,” the college mentioned in an announcement. “He’s in good spirits and expects to be launched from the hospital quickly.”
In 2023, Self missed the Massive 12 and NCAA tournaments after being hospitalized as a result of chest tightness and stability considerations. He underwent a coronary heart catheterization and had two stents positioned for the remedy of blocked arteries.
Self, 62, has been the coach at Kansas since 2003, profitable two nationwide championships and taking the Jayhawks to 4 Last Fours. He led Kansas to an NCAA-record 14 consecutive Massive 12 regular-season championships from 2004 to ’18 and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Corridor of Fame in 2017.
Hypothesis about Self’s potential retirement grew louder towards the top of final season, however he shot down that discuss a number of instances. This season, the Jayhawks welcome star freshman Darryn Peterson, the projected No. 1 pick in ESPN’s 2026 mock draft.
Longtime assistant coach Norm Roberts, who crammed in for Self whereas he was sidelined in 2023, retired this offseason. Roberts was changed in Could by former Kansas star and two-time NBA head coach Jacque Vaughn.