Kansas HC Bill Self Previews Upcoming Road Trip to Stillwater

Self discusses his team's matchup with Oklahoma State as the Jayhawks look to bounce back from a loss to Iowa State.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Ahead of Kansas basketball's upcoming matchup at Oklahoma State, head coach Bill Self met with the media on Monday to discuss several topics. He previewed his team's next contest as it prepares for a road trip to Stillwater, praising the speed and shooting ability of the Cowboys' guards.

Why it matters

The Jayhawks are currently fighting for a share of the Big 12 regular-season conference title, sitting fourth in the standings after a loss to Iowa State. This road game against Oklahoma State represents an important opportunity for Kansas to pick up a key conference win and keep its title hopes alive.

The details

Self highlighted the strong play of Oklahoma State guards Kanye Clary and Jaylen Curry, noting their speed and ability to make plays. He also praised the shooting of Cowboys leading scorer Anthony Roy, comparing his range and touch to that of Creighton's Ryan Nembhard. Oklahoma State has struggled in conference play, going 4-8 since a 9-0 start to the season, but Self knows his team will have its hands full on the road.

  • Kansas is coming off a loss to Iowa State after an eight-game winning streak.
  • Oklahoma State has lost its last three games in conference play.

The players

Bill Self

The head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks basketball team.

Kanye Clary

A guard for the Oklahoma State Cowboys basketball team known for his speed and playmaking ability.

Jaylen Curry

A guard for the Oklahoma State Cowboys basketball team who, along with Clary, has stood out to Bill Self for the Cowboys' speed and athleticism.

Anthony Roy

The leading scorer for the Oklahoma State Cowboys, a transfer from Green Bay who is shooting 42.3% from 3-point range.

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What they’re saying

“Their two guards, [Kanye] Clary and [Jaylen] Curry, they're good and they're fast. And their other players are quick and athletic, but I'd say the biggest thing that stands out is their speed and their ability to make plays when nothing is there. They are really good at getting downhill.”

— Bill Self, Head Coach, Kansas Jayhawks (si.com)

“I think he's one of the league's top players and certainly one of the league's top shooters and scorers. You look at Momcilovic and we've seen him, Roy has that same type range and same type touch. So that's something we're gonna certainly have to contend with.”

— Bill Self, Head Coach, Kansas Jayhawks (si.com)

What’s next

The Jayhawks will travel to Stillwater, Oklahoma to take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Tuesday, February 18th.

The takeaway

This road game against Oklahoma State represents a crucial opportunity for Kansas to pick up a key conference win and keep its Big 12 title hopes alive. The Jayhawks will need to find a way to slow down the Cowboys' speedy backcourt and contain their sharpshooting leading scorer Anthony Roy.