Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Kansas Coach Self Plans Return, Peterson Questionable for Game
Kansas coach Bill Self is planning to return to coach his team this Saturday against Kansas State.
He had some chest pain earlier in the week but is feeling better now.
However, one of their star players, Darryn Peterson, might not be able to play because he hurt his ankle in the last game.
Peterson is a really good player, and everyone is hoping he can play on Saturday.
Coach Self had to watch the last game from home because of his health, but he's excited to be back on the sideline.
Kansas coach Bill Self plans to return to coach against Kansas State on Saturday.
Darryn Peterson, a potential No. 1 NBA draft pick, is questionable for the game due to a severe ankle sprain.
Peterson played 32 minutes and scored 16 points in the last game against Colorado.
Self experienced chest pain earlier in the week but is now feeling better.
Self has a history of heart issues and had stents inserted in the past.
- Who
- Kansas coach Bill Self and player Darryn Peterson
- What
- Bill Self plans to return to coach, Peterson's availability is uncertain due to injury
- When
- Saturday night
- Where
- Kansas State
- Why
- Self recovered from chest pain, Peterson has a severe ankle sprain
- Coach
- Bill Self
- Team
- Kansas Jayhawks
- Opponent
- Kansas State
- Player
- Darryn Peterson
- Injury
- Ankle sprain
- Game Date
- Saturday night
- Previous Game
- Win over Colorado (75-69)
- Coach's Health Issue
- Chest pain