Why KU’s Lagerald Vick was benched for most of the first half against Kansas State

The double Bill Self fist pump is usually reserved for the most joyous of occasions — like Kansas’ 2012 home comeback against Missouri.

The gesture is an emotional release. For Self, it’s often a moment filled with such jubilation it has to exit his body somehow, coming out in bursts filled with both fury and passion.

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This was not that.

Self repeated the motion Tuesday in KU’s 74-67 loss to Kansas State.