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 career victory.
Any real partying, however, figures to take place behind closed doors a few minutes after the game.
“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 Monday. “If we play the way we’re supposed to and come out with a victory, we’ll come up with something in the locker room.