Self says KU fans crossed line aiming profanity at ex-Jayhawks star Bidunga
Louisville's Flory Bidunga said he expected Jayhawks fans to taunt him Wednesday night, but Kansas coach Bill Self said the use of profanity crossed a line.

Bill Self: What Happened
ESPN reported on Thursday, October 22, 2026 in a story involving Bill Self, Jayhawks, Bidunga. Louisville. Here is how the report opens:
Louisville's Flory Bidunga said he expected Jayhawks fans to taunt him Wednesday night, but Kansas coach Bill Self said the use of profanity crossed a line.
It is one of many College Basketball stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on College basketball and what to watch next.
Key Takeaways
- The story: Self says KU fans crossed line aiming profanity at ex-Jayhawks star Bidunga
- Who’s involved: Bill Self, Jayhawks, Bidunga. Louisville and Flory Bidunga
- League: College Basketball
- First reported: Thursday, October 22, 2026 by ESPN
Background: College basketball
College basketball is basketball that is played by teams of student-athletes at universities and colleges. In the United States, colleges and universities are governed by collegiate athletic bodies, including the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA), the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), and the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). These national affiliation organizations may be subdivided into divisions, generally based on the number and level of scholarships that may be provided to the athletes. Institutions that play in Division II of the NCCAA are typically small Bible colleges.
Text from Wikipedia’s College basketball article, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with Bill Self?
Louisville's Flory Bidunga said he expected Jayhawks fans to taunt him Wednesday night, but Kansas coach Bill Self said the use of profanity crossed a line. ESPN reported the story on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Who reported this CBB story?
ESPN first reported it on Thursday, October 22, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related College Basketball news.
Where can I get the latest College Basketball news today?
The ForTheFans College Basketball page collects every CBB headline as it breaks, including AP Top 25, bracketology and transfer portal, with live scores on our scores page.
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