Bill Self

Basketball coach and NCAA champion

Bill Self - Basketball coach and NCAA champion
Born

December 27th, 1962
62 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A prominent basketball coach in American college sports, achieved significant success at the University of Kansas. Led the team to multiple Big 12 Conference titles and a national championship in 2008. Developed numerous players who proceeded to play in the NBA, securing a reputation for strong player development. Throughout the coaching career, earned various Coach of the Year honors and consistently ranked among the top coaches in collegiate basketball.

Coached the Kansas Jayhawks to the 2008 NCAA Championship

Achieved multiple Big 12 Conference titles

Won several Coach of the Year awards

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