College basketball rankings: Kansas shocked by Arizona State; Bill Self not around at the end
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Gary Parrish
March 4, 2026
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Bill Self's Kansas Jayhawks suffered a shocking 70-60 loss to Arizona State in a game where the coach was ejected due to multiple technical fouls. The team struggled from the start, falling behind 7-0 early and never recovering, ultimately trailing by as much as 20 points. This defeat marks their second straight loss and drops them to 11-6 in Big 12 play—a stark contrast to their historical dominance in the conference.
Self's ejection stemmed from arguing a controversial call on Darryn Peterson, who had an abysmal shooting performance. The five-star freshman missed 15 shots out of 18 attempts, making just three baskets and contributing minimally despite playing 34 minutes. This follows a recent trend where the Jayhawks perform better when Peterson isn't on the court—highlighting his inconsistent impact on the team's success.
Kansas' struggles in conference play have dropped them to No. 15 in the latest CBS Sports rankings, with Duke maintaining its hold at No. 1. The loss underscores the challenges Self faces in turning around a team that has underperformed this season, particularly against stronger opponents like Arizona and Houston.
The Jayhawks' next game, a regular-season finale against Kansas State, will be crucial as they aim to finish strong and improve their conference standing ahead of the Big 12 tournament. This matchup will also serve as an opportunity for Self to regroup his team and address the issues that led to their recent setbacks.
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Originally published on CBS Sports on 3/4/2026