• Norm Roberts retires after 37 years of coaching, including a significant tenure as an assistant at Kansas.
• During his time at Kansas, Roberts helped the Jayhawks win multiple Big 12 titles, reach several NCAA Tournament Elite Eights, and secure the 2022 national championship.
• Roberts' contributions extended beyond Kansas, with coaching stints at St. John's, Florida, Tulsa, Oral Roberts and Illinois and the development of numerous players who went on to professional careers.

Norm Roberts, a veteran college basketball coach, has announced his retirement. Roberts is most recognized for his successful tenure as an assistant coach at the University of Kansas under Bill Self. Throughout his 37-year career, Roberts impacted various programs, including St. John's, Florida, Tulsa, Oral Roberts and Illinois, and contributed significantly to the success of the Kansas Jayhawks, helping them achieve numerous Big 12 Conference titles, deep NCAA Tournament runs, and the 2022 National Championship. His decision marks the end of a long and impactful career in college basketball.

• What: Norm Roberts, a college basketball coach, announced his retirement after 37 years in the profession.
• Who: Norm Roberts, Bill Self, University of Kansas, St. John's, Oral Roberts, Tulsa, Illinois, Florida, Niko Roberts, Justin Roberts.
• When: Announcement made on Monday, May 5, 2025. Roberts coached for 37 years, including a significant period from 2012-13 through 2024-25 at Kansas, and prior stints dating back to 1995.
• Where: Primarily at the University of Kansas, with previous coaching positions at St. John's (New York), Oral Roberts (Oklahoma), Tulsa (Oklahoma), Illinois, and Florida.

Norm Roberts' retirement marks the end of a distinguished career in college basketball. His contributions, particularly at the University of Kansas, have been significant, as evidenced by the program's success during his tenure. His ability to recruit and develop talent, along with his extensive knowledge of the game, made him a valuable asset to Bill Self's coaching staff. Beyond his accomplishments on the court, Roberts' impact on the players and the university community is evident in the heartfelt sentiments expressed by Self and Roberts himself.

"I've been fortunate that I've never worked a day in my life. Being able to coach at Kansas and be part of this program has been unbelievable."

"This is a bittersweet moment for me because Norm and I have been together since 1995. Norm has played a key role to our success at all of the stops we've had together, especially here at Kansas."

"The thing I'm going to remember most are the players and watching them grow, watching them succeed, and watching them fight through adversity and come back from that."

Norm Roberts' retirement concludes a remarkable 37-year coaching career, highlighted by his impactful tenure at the University of Kansas. His contributions to the Jayhawks' success, including multiple Big 12 titles and the 2022 national championship, solidify his legacy as a respected and influential figure in college basketball. As he transitions to retirement, Roberts leaves behind a legacy of dedication, mentorship, and a profound impact on the players and programs he served.