Bill Self
Inducted:
2017
Player Stats:
5 ft 11 in ; 180 cm
198 lb ; 90 kg
Born:
December 27, 1962
Okmulgee, Oklahoma, U.S.
Position:
Coach
College:
Oklahoma State University
Bill Self has established himself as one of the most successful college basketball coaches in history. As the head coach of the University of Kansas since 2003, Self has consistently built elite teams known for their defensive toughness and disciplined offense. He led Kansas to national championships in 2008 and 2022, and his teams have made multiple Final Four appearances.
Known for his adaptability and leadership, Self has developed dozens of NBA-caliber players and maintained Kansas as a perennial powerhouse in college basketball. With over 800 career wins and a staggering number of conference titles, he ranks among the all-time greats in NCAA history.
Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017, Bill Self’s legacy is marked by sustained excellence, player development, and championship pedigree. His impact on the college game is profound, and his record speaks to a coaching career built on success and integrity.
Bill's Awards & Records:
- 2 NCAA Division I tournament (2008, 2022)
- 4 NCAA Division I regional – Final Four (2008, 2012, 2018*, 2022)[A]
- 2 WAC regular season (1999, 2000)
- Big Ten tournament (2003)
- 2 Big Ten regular season (2001, 2002)
- NABC Coach of the Year (2016)
- Naismith College Coach of the Year (2012)
- USBWA District Coach of the Year 2022
Coaching Career Teams:
Kansas (assistant) 1985–1986
Oklahoma State (assistant) 1986–1993
Oral Roberts 1993–1997
Tulsa 1997–2000
Illinois 2000–2003
Kansas 2003–present
Career Stats:
Wins-Lose:
836–256
NCAA Championships:
2 (2008, 2022)
Final Four Appearances:
4
Conference Championships:
17+ (Big 12)
Win Percentage:
.766