It wasn’t fairly. Invoice Self stated as a lot a number of instances after it was over. Nonetheless, if you’re taking part in towards one other blue-blood program, and training towards one other Naismith Memorial Corridor of Famer, it is onerous to really feel unhealthy about any victory, ugly because it is perhaps. So, though his staff shot under 30% from 3-point vary, and though solely one in all his gamers scored greater than 11 factors, Self managed to crack a smile following Tuesday’s 77-69 win over Tom Izzo’s Michigan State Spartans in Recreation 1 of the Champions Basic.
“That was ugly,” Self stated by way of a smile simply earlier than he was reminded that, with the win inside Atlanta’s State Farm Area, he’s now formally the winningest coach in Kansas basketball historical past with 591 victories whereas on the sideline for the Jayhawks.
Klay Thompson is not the one one who received a tribute video Tuesday.
Constructed by many, led by one. pic.twitter.com/88StSDHmjh
— Kansas Males’s Basketball (@KUHoops) November 13, 2024
Mike Vernon highlighted a few of Self’s accomplishments. His record, partially, appeared like this:
- File as KU coach:Â 591-143
- File inside Allen Fieldhouse:Â 316-18
- File vs. Duke/North Carolina/UConn/UCLA:Â 28-12
- File vs. High 25:Â 122-68
- Large 12 titles:Â 16
- Remaining Fours:Â 4
- Nationwide Championships:Â 2
“He is the very best coach in Kansas historical past — and top-of-the-line in faculty basketball historical past,” stated Kansas fifth-year senior Hunter Dickinson, who completed with 28 factors and 12 rebounds towards Michigan State. “He’ll by no means need the shine. However that is the reality.”
With the win, Kansas is now 3-0 with victories over North Carolina and Michigan State — and nonetheless No. 1 in Wednesday morning’s up to date CBS Sports activities High 25 And 1 every day faculty basketball rankings. Subsequent up for the Jayhawks is Saturday’s recreation with Oakland. KU’s subsequent high-profile matchup will come two days earlier than Thanksgiving when the Jayhawks face Cooper Flagg and Duke in Las Vegas.
Wednesday morning’s largest mover within the High 25 And 1 is Kentucky, which went from unranked to No. 13 due to Tuesday’s 77-72 victory over Duke in Recreation 2 of the Champions Basic. The Wildcats’ transfer into the rankings pushed Marquette and all people under Marquette down one spot every, no fault of their very own. Should you’re a VCU fan questioning what occurred, your Rams have merely been pushed down from No. 26 to what quantities to No. 27.
High 25 And 1 rankings
Largest Movers
14
Kentucky
6
Duke
| Rk | Groups | Â | Chg | Rcrd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kansas |
Hunter Dickinson completed with 28 factors and 12 rebounds in Tuesday’s 77-69 win over Michigan State. The Jayhawks’ subsequent recreation is Saturday towards Oakland. | — | 4-0 |
| 2 |
Alabama |
Grant Nelson completed with 22 factors and 7 rebounds in Monday’s 72-64 win over McNeese. The Crimson Tide’s subsequent recreation is Friday at Purdue. | — | 3-1 |
| 3 |
Auburn |
Tahaad Pettiford completed with 21 factors and three assists in Saturday’s 74-69 win over Houston. The Tigers’ subsequent recreation is Wednesday towards Kent State. | — | 3-0 |
| 4 |
N. Carolina |
RJ Davis missed 12 of the 15 pictures he tried in Friday’s 92-89 loss at Kansas. The Tar Heels’ subsequent recreation is Friday towards American. | — | 2-1 |
| 5 |
UConn |
Alex Karaban completed with 17 factors and 4 assists in Saturday’s 92-53 win over New Hampshire. The Huskies’ subsequent recreation is Wednesday towards Le Moyne. | — | 3-0 |
| 6 |
Iowa St. |
Curtis Jones completed with 20 factors and 5 assists in Monday’s 82-56 win over Kansas Metropolis. The Cyclones’ subsequent recreation is Monday towards IU Indy. | — | 2-0 |
| 7 |
Gonzaga |
Braden Huff completed with 21 factors and 4 rebounds in Sunday’s 88-80 win over Arizona State. The Zags’ subsequent recreation is Friday towards UMass Lowell. | — | 3-0 |
| 8 |
Houston |
L.J. Cryer missed 9 of the 14 pictures he tried in Saturday’s 74-69 loss to Auburn. The Cougars’ subsequent recreation is Wednesday towards Louisiana. | 1 | 2-1 |
| 9 |
Purdue |
Braden Smith completed with 22 factors and 5 steals in Monday’s 92-84 win over Yale. The Boilermakers’ subsequent recreation is Friday towards Alabama. | 1 | 4-0 |
| 10 |
Tennessee |
Chaz Lanier completed with 19 factors and two rebounds in Saturday’s 77-55 win at Louisville. The Vols’ subsequent recreation is Wednesday towards Montana. | 1 | 4-0 |
| 11 |
Ohio St. |
Bruce Thornton completed with 20 factors and 5 assists in Monday’s 80-72 win over Texas. The Buckeyes’ subsequent recreation is Monday towards Youngstown State. | 1 | 2-1 |
| 12 |
Arizona |
Tobe Awaka completed with 18 factors and 15 rebounds in Saturday’s 102-44 win over Previous Dominion. The Wildcats’ subsequent recreation is Friday towards Wisconsin. | 1 | 2-1 |
| 13 |
Kentucky |
Andrew Carr completed with 17 factors and 4 rebounds in Tuesday’s 77-72 win over Duke. The Wildcats’ subsequent recreation is Tuesday towards Lipscomb. | NR | 3-0 |
| 14 |
Duke |
Kon Knueppel missed 15 of the 20 pictures he tried in Tuesday’s 77-72 loss to Kentucky. The Blue Devils’ subsequent recreation is Saturday towards Wofford. | 6 | 3-1 |
| 15 |
Marquette |
Stevie Mitchell completed with 17 factors and three steals in Monday’s 70-62 win over Central Michigan. The Golden Eagles’ subsequent recreation is Friday towards Maryland. | 1 | 4-0 |
| 16 |
Indiana |
Mackenzie Mgbako completed with 18 factors and 7 rebounds in Sunday’s 90-55 win over Jap Illinois. The Hoosiers’ subsequent recreation is Saturday towards South Carolina. | 1 | 3-0 |
| 17 |
Baylor |
Jayden Nunn completed with 19 factors and 4 assists in Tuesday’s 104-67 win over Sam Houston. The Bears’ subsequent recreation is Sunday towards Tarleton State. | 1 | 3-1 |
| 18 |
Arkansas |
Johnell Davis was 0-of-5 from 3-point vary in Saturday’s 72-67 loss to Baylor. The Razorbacks’ subsequent recreation is Wednesday towards Troy. | 1 | 2-1 |
| 19 |
Texas |
Tre Johnson completed with 19 factors and two rebounds in Tuesday’s 105-58 win over Chicago State. The Longhorns’ subsequent recreation is Saturday towards Mississippi Valley State. | 1 | 3-1 |
| 20 |
Creighton |
Ryan Kalkbrenner completed with 24 factors and 6 rebounds in Sunday’s 96-70 win over Fairleigh Dickinson. The Bluejays’ subsequent recreation is Wednesday towards Houston Christian. | 1 | 4-0 |
| 21 |
Texas A&M |
Zhuric Phelps completed with 16 factors and 7 assists in Monday’s 97-71 win over Lamar. The Aggies’ subsequent recreation is Friday towards Ohio State. | 1 | 3-1 |
| 22 |
Florida |
Rueben Chinyelu completed with 14 factors and three rebounds in Monday’s 86-62 win over Grambling. The Gators’ subsequent recreation is Friday at Florida State. | 1 | 4-0 |
| 23 |
Rutgers |
Dylan Harper completed with 24 factors and 6 rebounds in Monday’s 75-65 win over Saint Peter’s. The Scarlet Knights’ subsequent recreation is Friday towards Monmouth. | 1 | 3-0 |
| 24 |
Cincinnati |
Dillon Mitchell completed with 14 factors and 9 rebounds in Friday’s 83-56 win over Morehead State. The Bearcats’ subsequent recreation is Friday towards Nicholls. | 1 | 3-0 |
| 25 |
Ole Miss |
Sean Pedulia completed with 27 factors and 4 steals in Tuesday’s 64-54 win over South Alabama. The Rebels’ subsequent recreation is Saturday towards Colorado State. | 1 | 4-0 |
| 26 |
St. John’s |
RJ Luis Jr. completed with 24 factors and 13 rebounds in Saturday’s 96-73 win over Quinnipiac. The Pink Storm’s subsequent recreation is Wednesday towards Wagner. | 1 | 4-0 |
