Hall of Fame WVU men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins living with progressive cognitive condition, according to family
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MORGANTOWN -- In a coordinated statement along with the University of Cincinnati, the family of Bob Huggins announced Wednesday that the former West Virginia men's basketball coach is living with a "progressive cognitive condition that is affecting his memory and aspects of daily life."
Huggins was WVU's men's basketball coach from 2007 until his resignation in the summer of 2023. Over his 16 seasons, the Mountaineers advanced to 11 NCAA tournaments, including five trips to the Sweet 16 and the 2010 Final Four. He went 345-203 at WVU.
"Although Bob and his family recognize the challenges that lie ahead, they remain focused on the relationships, experiences, and moments that bring him joy," the family said in its statement.
On Friday, Huggins will be inducted into Cincinnati Athletics' Hall of Fame class, part of the 50th all-time class to be honored by the school.
Huggins, currently No. 8 on the all-time Division I wins list with 935 victories, coached at Cincinnati from 1989-2005, leading the Bearcats to the 1992 Final Four.
"Coach Huggins is undoubtedly one of the greatest coaches in college basketball history," the Cincinnati athletics department released in its statement. "He restored Cincinnati basketball to national prominence, ignited a passion for the Bearcats throughout our city and left an indelible mark on generations of student-athletes."
Huggins also had coaching stops at Walsh University, Akron and Kansas State during his career. He developed numerous players into future professional athletes and had six former players drafted in the first round of the NBA Draft.
"His defining passion has always been the young men he coached, the relationships he built, and the lives he helped shape," the family said in its statement.
Huggins was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame in 2022.