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Kansas coach Bill Self released from hospital

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Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self was released from the hospital Saturday after undergoing a procedure two days earlier to insert two stents, the university announced.

Self, 62, had checked into Lawrence Memorial Hospital on Thursday after experiencing “some concerning symptoms” and feeling unwell. The school said he is expected to make a full recovery.

“I want to thank all the amazing doctors and nurses at LMH Health for the excellent care I received during my stay,” Self said in a statement. “I feel strong and am excited to be home. Our team has had a productive summer, and I’m looking forward to recharging and preparing for the upcoming season.”

Thursday marked the second heart-related procedure for Self in just more than two years. After being hospitalized because of chest tightness and concerns about his balance, he underwent a catheterization in March 2023 and had two stents put in to treat blocked arteries. The procedure forced him to miss the Big 12 and NCAA Tournaments that year as Kansas, a No. 1 seed, was ousted by No. 8 Arkansas in the second round.

Self, the winningest men’s basketball coach in Jayhawks history, signed a $53 million contract in 2023, making him the highest-paid coach in college basketball.

He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017 and is entering his 23rd season with Kansas. He has a 624-156 record there, winning two national titles.

Kansas will open its season Nov. 3 against Wisconsin-Green Bay.

–Field Level Media

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