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The Kansas Jayhawks lost to St. John's Red Storm on Sunday night in the NCAA Tournament. The game was controlled by the Johnnies for most of the night, but a late surge by Kansas brought them back into contention.
“For most of the game, Kansas looked outmatched and unprepared for the intensity and style of play that St. John’s brought. From their full-court press to their 3-point shooting – KU didn’t seem to have the answer until they strung together a last-minute comeback in the last eight minutes of the game,” SI’s Dillon Davis wrote.
After the game, Bill Self was asked about his future in Lawrence, a question that has surfaced due to his health concerns. His response left some uncertainty.
“I'll get back, get with family, visit and see what's going on. I love what I do. I need to be able to do it where I'm feeling good and healthy to do it fairly well... I'll get back home, and it'll all be discussed... I love what I do. I wanna feel good while I'm doing it, though,” Self told the media.
Self then continued, making it clear he is now thinking about his future on a shorter timeline.
“I feel as good as I've felt in a long time... It used to be, when you've done this as long as I have, you look at it in 5-year increments. Now I'm probably looking at it more in 2-year increments... I'll go back and break it down and see where that leads.”
There is no doubt that Kansas fans want Self to remain with the program after everything he has accomplished. However, health is a major factor, and dealing with heart-related issues can be unpredictable.
If this is the end for Self, he has undoubtedly left the program in a strong position moving forward. Still, if there is any opportunity for him to continue coaching, it’s clear he will carefully consider it.
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