Overview

• Kansas Jayhawks' 80-week run as a top 25 team ended after a loss to Texas Tech, exacerbating fan frustration over the team's disappointing season.
• Senior guard Zeke Mayo received racially abusive messages on social media after struggling in recent games, prompting him to deactivate his account and issue a public apology for his performance.
• Bill Self released a late-night statement taking responsibility for the team's struggles and urging fans to direct criticism at him rather than the players.
• Broadcaster Seth Davis criticized the abusive fan behavior and advised athletes to close their social media direct messages to protect their mental health.
• Kansas faces a challenging end to the regular season with games against top-ranked Houston and Arizona, as concerns grow about their postseason prospects.