An acknowledgment from the Allen Fieldhouse public address announcer, the roar of 16,300 fans and perhaps a quick presentation of the game ball await Bill Self if Kansas defeats UMKC on Tuesday night for the 600th victory in Self’s 24-year coaching career.
Any real partying, however, figures to take place behind closed doors a few minutes after the game, set for a 7 p.m. tip in the building where KU has won 44 consecutive games and 748 overall.
“I’ll get with the guys. Hopefully we’ll find a way or figure out a way to celebrate it,” KU senior guard Frank Mason said before practice on Monday.