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Bill Self Ejected as Kansas Falls 70-60

3/5/2026

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Self Ejected, Kansas Falls

Kansas coach Bill Self was ejected after receiving two technical fouls for arguing a foul call on freshman Darryn Peterson, with 6:07 left in the first half as Kansas trailed 23-16.
Self admitted the first technical was warranted, but he felt the second was unjustified.
Kansas lost 70-60 after shooting 21% in the first half.
Acting head coach Jacque Vaughn also received a technical foul later in the game.

History

Historical Context

In 1986, the NCAA introduced stricter rules on technical fouls to improve sportsmanship and reduce disputes over officiating, following incidents like Kansas coach Bill Self's ejection for arguing a foul call. This change reflects ongoing tensions between coaches and referees, influencing team performance and strategies in college basketball, a sport with roots dating back to 1891 when James Naismith created the game.

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Self Ejected, Kansas Falls

Kansas coach Bill Self was ejected after receiving two technical fouls for arguing a foul call on freshman Darryn Peterson, with 6:07 left in the first half as Kansas trailed 23-16.
Self admitted the first technical was warranted, but he felt the second was unjustified.
Kansas lost 70-60 after shooting 21% in the first half.
Acting head coach Jacque Vaughn also received a technical foul later in the game.

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