Billy Eugene Self Jr. (born December 27, 1962) is an American basketball coach who is the head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team. Self has held various coaching roles at the collegiate level and has been the coach of the Jayhawks since 2003.

In 20 seasons at Kansas, Bill Self is 565-132 (81.0 percent), averaging 28.3 wins per year. Overall, Self has a 772-237 (76.5 percent) record in 30 seasons as a head coach. Kansas is entering its 126th overall season and Self was named just the eighth head coach in KU basketball history on April 21, 2003.

Feb 2, 2025 · Kansas coach Bill Self is going for comic relief after the biggest blown lead in a loss in the storied program's history. ... Baylor guard Robert Wright III, center, is mobbed by teammates after they defeated Kansas in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)

Bill Self enters his 22nd season at Kansas three wins shy of becoming the winningest coach in KU history. In 21 seasons at Kansas, Self is 588-143 (80.4%). Overall, Self is five wins shy of 800 for his career entering his 32nd season.

Feb 4, 2025 · Kansas men's basketball made a statement with a 69-52 win over No. 8 Iowa State. After the victory, Jayhawks head coach Bill Self praised his team for bouncing back from a brutal loss to Baylor ...

Feb 4, 2025 · “That wouldn’t happen again in 100 years,” Jayhawks head coach Bill Self said. “Or Halley’s comet, I guess is about 88 years.” The comet’s frequency is more like 76 years, on average ...

Jan 11, 2025 · Bill Self has won his 600th game in 22 seasons as University of Kansas men’s basketball coach. The milestone victory, Saturday’s 54-40 decision at Cincinnati, is one he’ll likely not soon...

In 20 seasons at Kansas, Bill Self is 565-132 (81.0 percent), averaging 28.3 wins per year. Overall, Self has a 772-237 (76.5 percent) record in 30 seasons as a head coach. Kansas is entering its 126th overall season and Self was named just the eighth head coach in KU basketball history on April 21, 2003.

Nov 7, 2024 · Bill Self, who referred to himself as “an average basketball player from Oklahoma” during his 2017 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction speech, soon will be recognized as...

Jan 26, 2025 · Despite a gut-wrenching 92-86 double-overtime loss to No. 7 Houston on Saturday, Kansas basketball head coach Bill Self is staying positive and sending a clear message to the doubters. “If...