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Explore the evolution of Bill Self’s Jayhawks in five stories

Stories by Kansas City Star journalists, with AI summarization

The articles highlight Bill Self's efforts to enhance the Kansas Jayhawks team and facilities, emphasizing player performance and roster adjustments. A major theme involves the $55 million renovation of Allen Fieldhouse, which improved its acoustics and enhanced fan experience. Freshman Flory Bidunga draws attention with standout performances, impressing fans and coaches.

Bill Self discusses roster dynamics and possible additions, noting the impact of returning players like Dajuan Harris and KJ Adams. The team's experience and transfer players, such as AJ Storr, also play crucial roles. Through these changes, Self aims to position the Jayhawks for continued success.

Kansas coach Bill Self walks off the court after defeating Baylor 64-61 on Saturday, February 10, 2024, inside Allen Fieldhouse. By Evert Nelson

NO. 1: WHY BILL SELF WAS UPSET, NOT PLEASED, AFTER KU BASKETBALL BEAT NO. 13 BAYLOR

KU coach Bill Self was blunt about his team’s win over Baylor: “This is probably the least happy I’ve been after a win.” | Published February 11, 2024 | Read Full Story by Gary Bedore

Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self listens to center Hunter Dickinson (1) in a huddle during an NCAA college basketball game against the Kansas State Wildcats on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Lawrence. By Nick Wagner

NO. 2: KANSAS COACH BILL SELF EXPLAINS HANDSHAKE LINE ‘FLY-BY’ BY K-STATE COACH JEROME TANG

Bill Self said K-State’s coach “just didn’t want to shake hands” after the Sunflower Showdown game on Tuesday. | Published March 6, 2024 | Read Full Story by Shreyas Laddha

KU men’s basketball coach Bill Self visits with attendees at Monday’s 21st annual Otto Schnellbacher golf outing in Topeka. By Gary Bedore

NO. 3: KU’S BILL SELF DISCUSSES POSSIBLE 2024-25 ROSTER ADDITIONS AT TOPEKA GOLF TOURNEY

The Jayhawks currently have 11 scholarship players on campus for summer school and summer hoops workouts. | Published June 3, 2024 | Read Full Story by Gary Bedore

Bill Self, coach of the Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball team, addresses the crowd at the 40th annual Late Night in the Phog on Friday, October 18, 2024, at the newly renovated Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence. By Tammy Ljungblad

NO. 4: KU JAYHAWKS COACH BILL SELF FIRES UP FANS AT 40TH ANNUAL LATE NIGHT IN THE PHOG

His short speech opened KU’s season-opening extravaganza in KU’s renovated Allen Fieldhouse. | Published October 19, 2024 | Read Full Story by Gary Bedore

Bryson Tiller (15) of the City Reapers in action during an OTE semifinal playoff game on Monday, March 4, 2024, at OTE Arena in Atlanta. By Adam Hagy

NO. 5: WHY KU JAYHAWKS COACH BILL SELF SEES VALUE IN BRYSON TILLER ENROLLING EARLY, REDSHIRTING

The 6-foot-10 Overtime Elite player has a 7-3 wingspan. He’s joining KU earlier than expected. | Published December 20, 2024 | Read Full Story by Gary Bedore

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.