Kansas head coach Bill Self will miss the team's Big 12 Tournament game against West Virginia due to an illness. Self has been experiencing flu-like symptoms and was advised not to attend the game by team doctors.
Assistant coach Jeremy Case will lead the team in Self's absence. Self released a statement saying that he is disappointed to miss the game but that he trusts his coaching staff and players to perform well.
Kansas has a 20-8 record this season and is currently ranked No. 13 in the AP Top 25 poll.
Kansas head coach Bill Self will miss the remainder of the Big 12 tournament due to COVID-19 protocols. Self and a member of the team's staff have tested positive for the virus, and the entire team is now undergoing additional testing and contact tracing.
Assistant coach Jeremy Case led the team in its previous game against West Virginia, and he is expected to continue in that role for the remainder of the tournament.
Kansas is a No. 3 seed in the Big 12 tournament and was scheduled to play in the quarterfinals against Texas on Friday. However, it is unclear at this point if that game will be played or if Kansas will have to withdraw from the tournament due to COVID-19 protocols.
Comments
Post a Comment