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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2024-25 Big Ten Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | 2-0 | - | 10-2 |
| UCLA | 2-0 | - | 10-2 |
| Michigan | 2-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Oregon | 1-1 | 1 | 11-1 |
| Maryland | 1-1 | 1 | 10-2 |
| Penn State | 1-1 | 1 | 10-2 |
| Nebraska | 1-1 | 1 | 7-2 |
| Iowa | 1-1 | 1 | 9-3 |
| Northwestern | 1-1 | 1 | 9-3 |
| Indiana | 1-1 | 1 | 9-3 |
| Illinois | 1-1 | 1 | 7-3 |
| Ohio State | 1-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Purdue | 1-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| USC | 1-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Rutgers | 1-1 | 1 | 7-5 |
| Wisconsin | 0-2 | 2 | 9-3 |
| Washington | 0-2 | 2 | 8-3 |
| Minnesota | 0-2 | 2 | 7-5 |
2024-25 Big 12 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State | 0-0 | - | 9-1 |
| Cincinnati | 0-0 | - | 9-1 |
| Arizona State | 0-0 | - | 9-2 |
| BYU | 0-0 | - | 9-2 |
| Colorado | 0-0 | - | 9-2 |
| Texas Tech | 0-0 | - | 9-2 |
| UCF | 0-0 | - | 9-2 |
| West Virginia | 0-0 | - | 8-2 |
| Kansas | 0-0 | - | 8-2 |
| Houston | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Utah | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Baylor | 0-0 | - | 7-3 |
| Oklahoma State | 0-0 | - | 7-3 |
| TCU | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Arizona | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Kansas State | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
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