LAWRENCE, Kan. – Naismith Hall of Fame member Bill Self, one of only nine coaches ever with over 700 wins and multiple national championships, has signed an amended contract with the University of Kansas, athletics director Travis Goff announced today.
With 773 career wins, two national championships, 20 conference championships, 18 NBA first-round draft picks from Kansas and four National Coach of the Year awards, Self enjoyed unmatched success with the Jayhawks. Since the start of the 2006-07 season, Kansas has won 498 games – 21 more than any other team in a Power Five conference.
“Bill Self is undoubtedly the most consistent coach in college basketball, and a restructuring of his contract terms was long overdue,” Goff said. “In an ever-changing collegiate athletics environment, our strong commitment to Coach Self positions KU basketball to maintain and expand its status as the most storied program in the country. In his 20 years at KU, our men’s basketball program has been a primary source of positive alumni engagement, high college enrollment and revenue that has helped fund all other Kansas Athletics programs and invest in all 500 student-athletes each year . With him and his staff at the helm of our basketball program, the future of Kansas Athletics has never been brighter.”
Self’s tenure at Kansas was one of the most dominant in college basketball history. He posted an .811 winning percentage with the Jayhawks and led the program to 13 consecutive Big 12 Conference championships, tying an NCAA record. Self’s 566 wins since arriving at Kansas also leads all active Power 5 coaches.
Consistency has been a hallmark of Self’s tenure at Kansas. Since Self’s arrival, the Jayhawks have been a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament 10 times. Home-coached teams have also finished in the top four in every NCAA tournament since 2000-2001.
“I am very grateful to Chancellor (Douglas) Girod, Travis Goff and the entire KU leadership team for their continued belief and trust in me and my staff to lead this storied program,” Self said. “I know the Chancellor and Travis are as excited about the future of Kansas basketball as I am. There has never been a better time to be a part of our athletic department and this program. My family and I are so proud to be at this university and I look forward to many more seasons representing the most passionate fan base in the country.
“There’s no place like Kansas.”
Self’s success continued off the field as well. The men’s basketball program has posted GPAs above 3.0 for seven consecutive semesters and set a program record 3.29 GPA in fall 2022. The program has also achieved a perfect annual APR score of 1,000 for six consecutive years and 15 of the last 19 years.
“For more than 20 years, Coach Self has embodied the spirit and tradition of the University of Kansas, helping our men’s basketball program achieve unparalleled success on the court while enriching our entire institution,” Girod said. “We believe he is the best coach in the country and he cares deeply about this place. We are excited for him to remain a Jayhawk for the remainder of his career.”