Following a heart operation, Bill Self of Kansas will miss his second consecutive NCAA Tournament game.

 

Following a heart operation, Bill Self of Kansas will miss his second consecutive NCAA Tournament game:

 During Saturday's second-round NCAA Tournament match against Arkansas, the Kansas Jayhawks will be without their head coach, the university reported.

Self is recuperating from a heart operation that he underwent last week and missed Thursday's first-round game against Howard.

On March 4, 2023 in Austin, Texas, Texas defeated Kansas 75-59 at Moody Center under the direction of head coach Bill Self of the Kansas Jayhawks.

On March 4, 2023 in Austin, Texas, Texas defeated Kansas 75-59 at Moody Center under the direction of head coach Bill Self of the Kansas Jayhawks. the Chris Covatta/Getty Images )

When the Razorbacks come to town, assistant Norm Roberts will take over as head coach.

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Self according to Fox4 Kansas City, did attend a closed practise on Wednesday but is only considered day-to-day.

Self stated on Wednesday, "I'm feeling lot better. "I feel more energetic. Although I only train with the squad occasionally this week, I've been there every day. I've never actually done it, even though I do a lot of sitting in practise. I suppose I'm improving at it. I'm still not ready to be the game's coach, though."

"Norm will take care of everything. the same manner he handled the Big 12 Tournament and the season's first four games."

Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self instructs his team on the court during overtime versus the Kansas State Wildcats. on January 17, 2023, at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas.

On January 17, 2023, in Manhattan, Kansas, at Bramlage Coliseum, head coach Bill Self gives instructions to his team during overtime versus the Kansas State Wildcats. P. G. Aiken/Getty Images

Self will serve as the tournament's head coach, Kansas initially declared this week. After the heart operation on Sunday, he was released from the hospital.

Bill Self, the KU coach, was released from the University of Kansas Health System today in good condition, the team reported. He complained of chest discomfort and balance issues when he arrived at the emergency room on March 8 in the evening. Coach Self had treatment, according to Dr. Mark Wiley, clinical service chief for cardiovascular medicine and an interventional cardiologist.Two stents were implanted to repair two blocked arteries, along with a routine heart catheterization. Coach Self responded favourably to the treatment and is anticipated to recover completely.Two stents were implanted to repair two blocked arteries, along with a routine heart catheterization. Coach Self responded favourably to the treatment and is anticipated to recover completely.