Kansas Coach Bill Self Defends Players After Zeke Mayo Faces Racist Abuse

Bill Self calls for criticism to be directed at him instead of players as Kansas struggles, with Zeke Mayo targeted by abusive messages following poor performances.

Kansas Jayhawks' 80-week run as a top 25 team ended after a loss to Texas Tech, exacerbating fan frustration over the team's disappointing season.
Senior guard Zeke Mayo received racially abusive messages on social media after struggling in recent games, prompting him to deactivate his account and issue a public apology for his performance.
Bill Self released a late-night statement taking responsibility for the team's struggles and urging fans to direct criticism at him rather than the players.
Broadcaster Seth Davis criticized the abusive fan behavior and advised athletes to close their social media direct messages to protect their mental health.
Kansas faces a challenging end to the regular season with games against top-ranked Houston and Arizona, as concerns grow about their postseason prospects.