If and when the NBA comes knocking, Bill Self says he hasn't closed the door to the possibility of leaving the college ranks behind.

Self has accomplished much in his 10 years at Kansas, but those credentials have apparently fallen short thus far of what top NBA executives are looking for in their quests for the up-and-coming coach du jour.

"It hasn't really tempted me because I haven't had that many people talk to me about it," Self said Monday night, speaking to The Oklahoman during ceremonies in which he was inducted into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City. "But at some point and time, sure, I think it would.

"It would be great to be able to match wits with the best athletes in the world, but I'm certainly happy where I'm at."

Last September, Kansas rewarded Self with a restructured contract that extends through the 2021-22 season and includes a raise to $3.86 million per year.

What the deal didn't include, however, was a buyout-penalty clause, meaning he is free to take an NBA job without the threat of financial repercussions.