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Kansas Jayhawks Secure Coach Bill Self's 800th Win Against UNC Wilmington

Despite a sluggish start and an injury to a key freshman, Kansas emerged victorious with an 84-66 win.

  • Kansas Jayhawks coach Bill Self achieved his 800th career win, becoming the fourth-fastest coach to reach this milestone.
  • Freshman Flory Bidunga suffered an ankle injury in the first half and did not return, raising concerns about Kansas' interior depth.
  • Dajuan Harris Jr. led Kansas with 17 points, while Hunter Dickinson added a double-double with 15 points and 15 rebounds.
  • UNC Wilmington's Donovan Newby, who was averaging 22.7 points per game, was held to just seven points by Kansas' defense.
  • Kansas will next face Duke in the 2024 Las Vegas Showdown, following their 18th consecutive nonconference home win.
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