Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Jacque Vaughn Interim Coach for Kansas Jayhawks
Jacque Vaughn, a former Kansas basketball star and NBA coach, is temporarily taking over as the coach for the Kansas Jayhawks.
The regular coach, Bill Self, had to go to the hospital and isn't feeling well, so Vaughn will lead the team in their game against Colorado.
Vaughn played for Kansas a long time ago and has coached in the NBA.
The Jayhawks have been doing well recently, winning big games.
Vaughn might become the permanent coach in the future if Self retires.
Jacque Vaughn is serving as interim coach for the Kansas Jayhawks against Colorado while Bill Self recovers from a hospital visit.
Bill Self was hospitalized after feeling unwell and received IV fluids but was released.
Vaughn is a former Kansas standout and NBA coach with experience as a head coach for the Magic and Nets.
The Jayhawks have recently won big games against Iowa State and Baylor.
Vaughn is seen as a potential future permanent coach for Kansas if Self retires.
- Who
- Jacque Vaughn, Bill Self, Kansas Jayhawks
- What
- Jacque Vaughn serving as interim coach for Kansas Jayhawks
- When
- Tuesday night
- Where
- Colorado
- Why
- Bill Self is recovering from a hospital visit
- Interim Coach
- Jacque Vaughn
- Team
- Kansas Jayhawks
- Opponent
- Colorado
- Regular Coach
- Bill Self
- Reason for Absence
- Hospital Visit
- Vaughn's NBA Career
- 12 seasons
- Vaughn's Coaching Experience
- Head coach for Magic and Nets
- Jayhawks' Recent Performance
- Won against Iowa State and Baylor