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Hall of Fame coach Bill Self gives positive health update before Kansas plays first exhibition game

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Kansas coach Bill Self acknowledges he's probably not yet ready for the new college basketball season. But it's not due to doubts about returning for his 34th season or his past health issues. Instead, he's recovering from offseason knee-replacement surgery, which might limit his sideline activity early. The 63-year-old Self says he's still limping a bit but otherwise feels good as the Jayhawks prepared for Friday night's exhibition opener against Pittsburg State.

The Jayhawks have high expectations with top recruit Tyran Stokes leading a rebuilt roster surrounding Tre White and Melvin Council Jr., who are back for another year after winning court injunctions.

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