Bill Self explains how narrow lead ‘will probably be good for us moving forward’

Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self puts Kansas Jayhawks guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) out of the game after an injury during the first half of the game against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders inside Allen Fieldhouse on Nov. 11, 2025. | Evert Nelson/The Capital-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesWhile the 5-2 Kansas Jayhawks have seen moments of promise often coincide with head-scratching moments, ultimately, the experiences the Players Era has given the Jayhawks are things that the head coach Bill Self and co. hope can be fruitful when the regular season churn gets underway, and there are close games left on the table.

For example, with six minutes to play in the second half in…