KU coach Bill Self, just four days after having two stents inserted in a heart procedure, had breakfast with the 17-year-old 7-footer on Monday.

Kansas was the first stop for one of the top players in the 2027 class, who is making six college visits in as many days.

Bill Self is undeniably one of the best coaches in college basketball. Unfortunately, health issues have plagued him for the last few years. In 2023, Self was unable to coach the Kansas Jayhawks during the NCAA Tournament.

Kansas basketball’s preparations for the season have continued on the court, and in recruiting. KU just announced it has signed of Nginyu Ngala.

Kansas is coming off a 21-13 season; it lost 79–72 in the first round of the NCAA men's tournament to Arkansas. This article was originally published on www.si.com as Kansas's Bill Self Issues Statement After Brief Health Scare. After suffering a health scare, Kansas coach Bill Self appears to be on the mend.

The College Basketball season hasn’t even started yet, but it seems like Kansas Jayhawks coach Bill Self is more than ready to watch his players take the court right now.