Bill Self is the head basketball coach of the Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team. He has coached the Jayhawks since 2003, after holding various coaching positions at the collegiate level.
On December 27, 1962, Billy Eugene Self Jr. was born. He would later become a prominent American basketball coach.
In 1981, Bill Self was named Oklahoma High School Basketball Player of the Year while attending Edmond Memorial High School, marking an early achievement in his basketball career.
In the 1983-1984 season, Oral Roberts appearance in the National Invitation Tournament.
In the 1983-1984 season, Oral Roberts appearance in the National Invitation Tournament.
In 1985, Bill Self graduated from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor's degree in business.
In 1985, Bill Self joined Larry Brown's coaching staff at the University of Kansas, starting his collegiate coaching career.
In 1985, the NCAA Tournament field expanded to 64 teams. This is relevant because Bill Self became one of only seven coaches to win multiple NCAA tournament championships since this expansion.
In 1986, Bill Self continued as an assistant coach at the University of Kansas for the 1985-1986 season, further developing his coaching skills.
In 1987, Jerry Tarkanian won 163 games in a 5-year span.
In 1989, Bill Self obtained a master's degree in athletic administration from Oklahoma State University, enhancing his qualifications for a career in coaching.
In 1991, Jerry Tarkanian won 163 games in a 5-year span.
In 1993, Bill Self was hired as the head coach at Oral Roberts University, marking his first head coaching position.
In 1996, Bill Self guided the Golden Eagles to an 18-9 record, showing improvement in his coaching abilities.
In the 1996-1997 season, Oral Roberts registered a 21-7 record under Bill Self, leading to their first postseason tournament appearance since 1983-1984.
In 1998, Bill Self was hired by Tulsa, a crosstown rival of Oral Roberts, to coach their basketball program.
In 1999, Bill Self coached the Golden Hurricane of Tulsa to an NCAA tournament appearance, marking progress in his tenure.
On June 9, 2000, Bill Self was named the head coach of the basketball program at the University of Illinois.
In 2000, Bill Self led Tulsa's Golden Hurricane to its first-ever Elite Eight appearance, alongside setting a school record for victories in a single season.
In 2003, Bill Self became the head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team, marking a significant career milestone.
In 2003, Bill Self was hired as the head coach at Kansas, succeeding Roy Williams.
In June 2006, Bill Self and his wife, Cindy, established the ASSISTS foundation to support various youth initiatives.
From 2007, Bill Self's KU teams began a stretch of high win averages.
In August 2008, Bill Self signed a new 10-year contract with Kansas, securing his position as one of the highest-paid coaches in college basketball.
In 2008, Bill Self led the Kansas Jayhawks to the NCAA Championship, a major triumph in his coaching career.
In the 2010 season, Bill Self led the Jayhawks to end the season at number 2 on the all-time wins list.
Through 2011, Bill Self's KU teams won 165 games over 5 years, the most of any men's basketball coach in Division I history
In 2012, Bill Self guided the Kansas Jayhawks to an NCAA Final Four appearance, showcasing the team's strong performance.
In 2012, after concluding the year with a 32-7 record, Bill Self was named the Naismith Coach of the Year.
In 2013, Bill Self's daughter graduated from the University of Kansas.
On November 18, 2016, Bill Self surpassed Ted Owens for most wins at Allen Fieldhouse, achieving a total of 207 wins.
On December 6, 2016, Bill Self achieved his 600th career win, becoming the 9th fastest coach in NCAA history to reach this milestone.
On February 18, 2017, Bill Self was announced as a finalist for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
In 2017, Bill Self was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, a high honor recognizing his contributions to the sport.
In 2023, due to recruiting violations, 15 of the Jayhawks wins from the 2017–18 season, their Final Four appearance, Big 12 regular season title, and Big 12 Tournament title were all vacated by the NCAA.
In 2018, Bill Self again led the Kansas Jayhawks to an NCAA Final Four appearance, adding to his list of achievements.
In September 2019, Bill Self and the Kansas program were served a Notice of Allegations by the NCAA for five Level 1 violations, a head coach responsibility charge against Self, and a lack of institutional control charge against the University of Kansas.
On April 2, 2021, Bill Self signed a lifetime contract with Kansas, ensuring his continued leadership of the basketball program.
In 2021, Bill Self signed a lifetime contract extension with the Kansas Jayhawks, securing his long-term commitment to the university.
On April 4, 2022, Bill Self led Kansas to an NCAA National Championship victory over North Carolina, marking his second national title and the program's fourth.
In 2022, Bill Self became one of only seven coaches to win multiple NCAA tournament championships since the tournament expanded in 1985, solidifying his place among elite coaches.
In 2022, Bill Self coached Kansas to both an NCAA Final Four appearance and another NCAA Championship victory, marking a pinnacle year.
In 2022, Bill Self was suspended for four games due to recruiting violations and experienced health issues that prevented him from coaching in the Big 12 Tournament and NCAA Tournament.
Until 2022, Bill Self's son, Tyler, was the general manager for the Austin Spurs of the NBA G League.
On November 7, 2023, Bill Self signed an amended lifetime contract with Kansas that provided a raise making him the highest paid coach in the country.
On November 12, 2024, Bill Self became the winningest coach in Kansas history, surpassing Phog Allen, cementing his legacy at the university.
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