Kansas guard Zeke Mayo was the subject of threatening and racist messages on social media after the team's 78-73 home loss Saturday to No. 10 Texas Tech, prompting coach Bill Self to issue a late night statement requesting any criticism about the team be directed instead at him.

With Mayo receiving hate for his recent performances and Kansas losing its third home game of the season, Self put out a statement through the Jayhawks' social media accounts explaining that his team "came up short" against the Red Raiders, but that all criticism should be directed toward him as the head coach.

Hours after Kansas basketball fell to Texas Tech on Saturday, head coach Bill Self dropped an unprecedented statement on X, calling for “Any criticism

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self released a lengthy statement after his team’s disappointing loss to Texas Tech Saturday. Self didn’t address in that statement some disturbing messages sent to one of his players.

Kansas senior Zeke Mayo struggled mightily during the game. While one player doesn't determine the outcome of the game, the Jayhawks fan base seems to think otherwise. Fans have been sending Mayo threats and messages to his phone.