Kansas' Bill Self Released from Hospital, 'Excited' to Go Home After Heart Procedure

After a heart procedure earlier this week, Kansas basketball head coach Bill Self has been released from the hospital.

Self issued a statement after being released from Lawrence Memorial Hospital on Saturday.

"I want to thank all the amazing doctors and nurses at LMH Health for the excellent care I received during my stay there," Self said, via ESPN's Jeff Borzello. "I feel strong and am excited to be home. Our team has had a productive summer and look forward to our batteries being recharged and prepping for this upcoming season."

Self was hospitalized on Thursday and had two stents inserted. In a statement, Kansas Athletics said he is expected to make a full recovery.

"Kansas men's basketball coach Bill Self felt unwell and experienced some concerning symptoms Thursday," Kansas Athletics said. "He was transported to Lawrence Memorial Hospital, where he had two stents inserted. The procedure went very well, and he is expected to make a full recovery. He is in good spirits and expects to be released from the hospital soon."

Borzello noted that Self was previously hospitalized because of chest tightness and balance concerns in 2023, which forced him to miss the Big 12 and NCAA tournaments. He underwent a heart catheterization and had two stents inserted to treat blocked arteries.

When Self was hospitalized in 2023, assistant coach Norm Roberts took over his coaching duties. Roberts retired after the 2024-25 season and was replaced by former Brooklyn Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn.

Self has coached the Jayhawks since 2003, leading the team to four Final Fours and a pair of national championships. Amid speculation about his retirement at the end of the season, he called talk of him calling it quits "not true at all."

Kansas is coming off a 21-13 season and faced a first-round NCAA tournament exit for the first time since 2006. The Jayhawks are looking to bounce back this year and come into the season with the No. 4 overall recruiting class, according to 247Sports, highlighted by Darryn Peterson, the No. 1 player in the class of 2025.