Turns out that when they actually have to work to recruit rather than launder money through third parties, it's takes more work than Coach Self remembered it did.
KU's lack of success in the tournament is related to the fact that they get coddled by the officials all year and can't handle adversity when the refs don't bail them out.
I see where you're going with this and agree.
They'll get Rick Pitino. A proven high level coach who is "good now" with off the court shenanigans and would provide Adidas the payroll continuity that they would desire.