Bill Self, who took over the reins of the Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball program from Roy Williams, has achieved the ultimate goal in NCAA hoops-a national title.
Several seasons his Jayhawks have been the top-ranked team in the nation, and Self's teams have never dropped double-digit games in the regular season. At his induction into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame Self said some things to set alarm bells ringing in the hearts and minds of the Jayhawks faithful.
"It hasn't really tempted me because I haven't had that many people talk to me about it," Self said when asked about moving on the NBA. "But at some point and time, sure, I think it would. It would be great to be able to match wits with the best athletes in the world, but I'm certainly happy where I'm at."
These comments could worry Jayhawks nation, because his contract does not include any buyout penalties, meaning no financial hits for Self if he jumps ship. Still, Self is claiming full devotion to Kansas and reminded media that he is "locked in."
"The biggest thing is you will never be happy as a coach unless you know you can attract good players," Self said. "I'm fortunate to coach at a place where the product is so good we're always going to get, at least I hope so, some pretty good players. I love it at Kansas, and they love basketball there. I've been very fortunate to coach at such a tradition-rich place."
Self is also fortunate to have wooed the top high school recruit in the world, Andrew Wiggins, to play at Kansas. He has already endeared himself to the fan base by dunking over Jayhawks alum Cole Aldrich seconds into a scrimmage.
"It felt good," said Wiggins. "I let loose of all my nerves. It was good after that dunk."
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