Kansas HC Bill Self Ejected in Disastrous First Half vs. Arizona State

Jayhawks star guard Darryn Peterson's offensive foul led to Self's early exit.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Kansas basketball head coach Bill Self was ejected from Tuesday night's game against Arizona State after receiving two technical fouls following a disputed offensive foul call on star guard Darryn Peterson. The Jayhawks were already struggling in the first half, falling into an early double-digit deficit, when the incident occurred with just over six minutes remaining before halftime.

Why it matters

Bill Self's ejection is a major blow for Kansas, as he is one of the most respected and successful coaches in college basketball. The Jayhawks were already reeling from a blowout loss to Arizona, and Self's early exit could further derail their efforts to get back on track. This incident also raises questions about the officiating and the growing tensions between coaches and referees in the NCAA.

The details

With Kansas trailing early, star guard Darryn Peterson was called for an offensive foul as he attempted to come off a screen and get the Jayhawks' offense going. Bill Self strongly disagreed with the call and went after the officials, earning a pair of technical fouls and an early trip to the locker room.

  • The incident occurred with just over six minutes remaining in the first half.

The players

Bill Self

The head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks basketball team, known as one of the most successful and respected coaches in college basketball.

Darryn Peterson

The star guard for the Kansas Jayhawks basketball team, whose offensive foul call led to Bill Self's ejection.

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What they’re saying

“Bill Self just got ejected, double technicals called after Darryn Peterson drew an offensive foul.”

— George Lund (Twitter (@GLundMedia)

What’s next

The Jayhawks will have to regroup and try to overcome the loss of their head coach for the remainder of the game against Arizona State.

The takeaway

Bill Self's ejection is a major setback for the struggling Jayhawks, who will have to find a way to rally without their Hall of Fame coach on the sidelines. This incident highlights the growing tensions between coaches and officials in college basketball and the impact it can have on a team's performance.