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Bob Huggins, a Hall of Fame college basketball coach with 935 career wins, has been diagnosed with a progressive cognitive condition that affects his memory and daily life, according to a family statement released on Wednesday. The statement came ahead of Huggins' induction into the University of Cincinnati Athletics Hall of Fame. Huggins, 73, expressed gratitude for the honor and looks forward to celebrating his legacy with former players and friends this weekend.

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Bob Huggins, a Hall of Fame college basketball coach with 935 wins, has been diagnosed with a progressive cognitive condition affecting his memory and daily life, according to a family statement released on Wednesday, October 22, 2026. The announcement came ahead of his induction into the University of Cincinnati Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday. Huggins, aged 73, had been managing this condition for several months before the news was made public. During his career, he coached at Walsh College, Akron, Cincinnati, Kansas State, and West Virginia, making 26 NCAA tournament appearances and reaching the Final Four twice. He is particularly noted for leading Cincinnati to 14 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances and a Final Four appearance in 1992, amassing 399 victories at the university between 1989 and 2005 before his departure to West Virginia University. Huggins was already honored with induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2022.

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Bob Huggins, a Hall of Fame college basketball coach with 935 wins, has a progressive cognitive condition, his family shared in a statement on Wednesday ahead of his induction into the University of Cincinnati Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday. asserted

family → have → Friday

Huggins, 73, had been dealing with the condition for “several months,” and it “has begun to affect his memory and aspects of his daily life,” according to the family’s statement. uncertain

it → deal → statement

The family opted to reveal the situation ahead of his induction later this week. asserted

family → opt → induction

Huggins spent time at Walsh College (an NAIA school at the time), Akron, Cincinnati, Kansas State and West Virginia. asserted

Huggins → spend → time

Huggins coached in 26 NCAA tournaments and made two Final Four appearances during his career. asserted

Huggins → coach → career

Huggins’ Bearcats reached the Final Four in 1992, and they made 14 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances during his time at Cincinnati. asserted

they → reach → Cincinnati

Huggins was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2022. asserted

Huggins → induct → 2022

“Bob is deeply grateful for the tremendous honor being bestowed upon him by the University of Cincinnati,” his family said in the statement. asserted

family → bestow → statement

“His years leading the Bearcats represent an unforgettable chapter in his life, filled with cherished relationships, remarkable accomplishments, and memories that will always hold a special place in his heart. asserted

that → lead → heart

“He’s looking forward to returning to Cincinnati this weekend, celebrating with former players and friends, and sharing in a moment that recognizes not only his accomplishments, but also the enduring bonds formed along the way.” asserted

that → look → way

Cincinnati called Huggins “one of the greatest coaches in basketball history” and extended “heartfelt support to Coach Huggins and his family as they navigate this next chapter together.” asserted

they → call → chapter

He guided West Virginia to a Final Four in 2010 after winning a Big East Tournament title that year. asserted

He → guide → title

Huggins’ run in college basketball came to a controversial end in May 2023 when he appeared on a Cincinnati radio station and used a homophobic slur and also denigrated Catholics. uncertain

he → come → Catholics

He was suspended for three games the following season, took a $1 million salary reduction and underwent sensitivity training. asserted

He → suspend → training

However, things took another turn a month later when Huggins was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Pittsburgh, and he resigned the following day from his position as West Virginia head coach. asserted

he → take → coach

Hall of Famer Bob Huggins has progressive cognitive condition affecting ‘his daily life’

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