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Bob Huggins diagnosed with progressive cognitive condition
The family of Hall of Fame basketball coach Bob Huggins announced that the 73-year-old is living with a progressive cognitive condition. The condition has begun to affect his memory and various aspects of his daily life.
The announcement was made in coordination with the University of Cincinnati Athletics Department ahead of Huggins’ induction into the James P. Kelly Athletics Hall of Fame this weekend. While the family has kept the matter private for several months, they chose to share the news now to honor his career and the support of his community.
Huggins is a highly decorated coach with 935 career wins, ranking third on the all-time wins list. His career includes 16 seasons at West Virginia, where he led the team to a Final Four appearance, and 16 seasons at the University of Cincinnati, where he became the program’s all-time wins leader.
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Bob Huggins · Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame · University of Cincinnati · West Virginia University
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The condition affects Huggins' memory and aspects of his daily life. wvsportsnow.com · srnnews.com · www.si.com · www.foxnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Bob Huggins is 73 years old. wvsportsnow.com · srnnews.com · www.foxnews.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Bob Huggins is living with a progressive cognitive condition. wvsportsnow.com · srnnews.com · www.si.com · www.foxnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The family chose to keep the health condition private for several months. srnnews.com · www.si.com · www.foxnews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Huggins led West Virginia to a Final Four appearance in 2010. wvsportsnow.com · srnnews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Huggins has 935 career wins. wvsportsnow.com · srnnews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Huggins was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2022. wvsportsnow.com · srnnews.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Huggins is being inducted into the University of Cincinnati James P. Kelly Athletics Hall of Fame. wvsportsnow.com · srnnews.com · www.si.com · www.foxnews.com