Self on rumors he’s leaving Kansas for NBA: ‘I’m not going anywhere’

LAWRENCE, Kan. — Hall of Fame coach Bill Self wants to squash any and all rumors about his possibly taking another job and leaving Kansas after 16 seasons.

“I’m totally happy right now. I’m not going anywhere … anywhere,” he forcefully stated to reporters at the conclusion of Tuesday’s annual KU men’s basketball awards banquet at the Burge Union.

“I’ll be the coach here at Kansas next year.”