Bill Self becomes winningest coach in Kansas history, Jayhawks beat Michigan State 77-69
Self on becoming Kansas' win leader: 'It means I'm old'
Bill Self reflects on winning his 591st game at Kansas and becoming the winningest head coach in school history.
ATLANTA -- — Hunter Dickinson scored 28 points and Bill Self became the winningest coach in Kansas history as the top-ranked Jayhawks pulled away from Michigan State for a 77-69 victory in the Champions Classic on Tuesday night.
Spartans forward Jaxon Kohler hit a 3-pointer to tie the game at 52 with just under nine minutes remaining. KJ Adams Jr. hit a pair of free throws to put Kansas (3-0) ahead to stay.
Self improved to 591-143 in his 22nd season coaching the Jayhawks, pushing him past Phog Allen's mark of 590-219 in 39 seasons on the Kansas sideline.
Frankie Fidler led Michigan State (2-1) with 15 points.
The Jayhawks posted their second straight win over one of the nation's prominent programs, following up a 92-89 win over No. 10 North Carolina.
Kansas: After missing 15 straight shots from the field, Kansas ripped off a 14-2 run that turned an 18-16 deficit into a 30-20 lead.
Michigan State: The Spartans couldn't overcome a tough shooting night, especially from beyond the arc. They made just 3 of 24 from 3-point range.
Dajuan Harris Jr. gave the Jayhawks some breathing room when he laid one in off a fast break, drew a foul and completed the three-point play for a 68-59 lead with 4:25 to go. After tumbling to the court, Harris remained on his back for a few seconds, clapping furiously. He finished with 11 points and six assists.
The 7-foot-2 Dickinson made 13 of 21 shots from the field, including his only 3-point attempt, and grabbed 12 rebounds. He also had three steals and a block at the defensive end.
Kansas returns home Saturday to face Oakland. Michigan State hosts Bowling Green on Saturday.
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- Tony Padilla
- Keith Kimble
- Paul Szelc
2024-25 Big Ten Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | 17-3 | - | 27-6 |
| Maryland | 14-6 | 3 | 25-8 |
| Michigan | 14-6 | 3 | 25-9 |
| Wisconsin | 13-7 | 4 | 26-9 |
| UCLA | 13-7 | 4 | 22-10 |
| Purdue | 13-7 | 4 | 22-11 |
| Oregon | 12-8 | 5 | 24-9 |
| Illinois | 12-8 | 5 | 21-12 |
| Indiana | 10-10 | 7 | 19-13 |
| Ohio State | 9-11 | 8 | 17-15 |
| Rutgers | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| Nebraska | 7-13 | 10 | 17-14 |
| Northwestern | 7-13 | 10 | 17-16 |
| Iowa | 7-13 | 10 | 17-16 |
| USC | 7-13 | 10 | 16-17 |
| Minnesota | 7-13 | 10 | 15-17 |
| Penn State | 6-14 | 11 | 16-15 |
| Washington | 4-16 | 13 | 13-18 |
2024-25 Big 12 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 19-1 | - | 30-4 |
| Texas Tech | 15-5 | 4 | 25-8 |
| BYU | 14-6 | 5 | 24-9 |
| Arizona | 14-6 | 5 | 22-12 |
| Iowa State | 13-7 | 6 | 24-9 |
| Kansas | 11-9 | 8 | 21-12 |
| West Virginia | 10-10 | 9 | 19-13 |
| Baylor | 10-10 | 9 | 19-14 |
| TCU | 9-11 | 10 | 16-16 |
| Kansas State | 9-11 | 10 | 16-17 |
| Utah | 8-12 | 11 | 16-16 |
| Cincinnati | 7-13 | 12 | 18-15 |
| UCF | 7-13 | 12 | 17-16 |
| Oklahoma State | 7-13 | 12 | 15-17 |
| Arizona State | 4-16 | 15 | 13-19 |
| Colorado | 3-17 | 16 | 14-20 |