Bill Self Hospitalized, Feeling Better

Bill Self is “feeling better” after being taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital earlier Monday, according to a statement released by Kansas Athletics.

Kansas said Self was feeling under the weather and received IV fluids.

Local Fire and Medical dispatch records include a call to Allen Fieldhouse at approximately 3:55 p.m. CT that was categorized by dispatch as “chest pain.” (As with any dispatch traffic, the initial description reflects what responders are sent for and can differ from the final medical assessment.)

Self did not travel with the team for Tuesday’s game vs. Colorado.

“Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self felt under the weather earlier today and, out of an abundance of caution, was taken to LMH Health where he received IV fluids,” per the statement. “He is feeling better but did not accompany the team to Boulder.”

Full statement from KUAthletics is here.

Self has had multiple publicized medical episodes in recent years.

In March 2023, Self was hospitalized with chest tightness and balance concerns the night before the Big 12 Tournament. He had two stents placed for blocked arteries and missed the conference tournament before returning for the NCAA Tournament.

In July 2025, Self was again transported to Lawrence Memorial Hospital after experiencing concerning symptoms. Two additional stents were inserted. He was released two days later.