Selfish Stays

On Wednesday, Kansas retained Coach Bill Self. Self signed a 10-year, $30 million contract. “He has done a tremendous job leading the Kansas men's basketball program both on and off the court,” said Athletic Director Lew Perkins. “There's no one I'd rather have at the helm of the Kansas program.”

During his career, Self has logged a 349-137 ledger. In Oral Roberts (4 seasons), he accrued a 55-54 record. In Tulsa (3 seasons), he amassed a 74-27 record. In Illinois (3 seasons), he assembled a 78-24 record. In Kansas (5 seasons), he assimilated a 142-32 record. “I'm looking at it that we have some momentum off last year and we need to build on it,” said Self. “We want to put ourselves in the championship game again as soon as we can. But getting the security is definitely a nice thing. Our coaches and I are very happy about the commitment the university has made to us. We want to make a similar commitment back.”

Following Kansas’ national championship, Self extorted an extension. His threat? He would exchange Kansas for Oklahoma State. Self could have negotiated. He could have remained private. Instead, he coerced Kansas. He received payment. As previously stated, Self is despicable.