Bob Huggins

Basketball coach

American Morgantown, West Virginia, USA Virgo

Quick Info

ProfessionBasketball coach
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth21/09/1953
Age73 years
BirthplaceMorgantown, West Virginia, USA
Zodiac SignVirgo

Latest News about Bob Huggins

21/10/2026

Huggins' family announced that he is living with a progressive cognitive condition that has started to affect his memory and everyday life. The disclosure came as he prepared to be honored with induction into the University of Cincinnati's James P. Kelly Athletics Hall of Fame, and Cincinnati Athletics said it looked forward to welcoming him and his family back to campus. The family said they remain focused on the relationships and moments that bring him joy.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryAmerican college basketball head coach who led teams at Walsh, Akron, Cincinnati, Kansas State and West Virginia, and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2022.
Head Coaching Record935-414 (.693) across 41 seasons
Hall of Fame
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame2022
University of Cincinnati James P. Kelly Athletics Hall of FameInduction scheduled for late October 2026

Educational Qualification(s)

West Virginia UniversityBachelor's degree, 1977

Personal Life

2023 ResignationResigned as West Virginia head coach in 2023 following a driving under the influence arrest
HealthIn October 2026, his family publicly disclosed that he is living with a progressive cognitive condition that has begun to affect his memory and daily life

Career

Playing career
Ohio1972-1973
West Virginia1975-1977
PositionPoint guard
Coaching career
  • Role: Assistant Team: West Virginia Years: 1977-1978
  • Role: Assistant Team: Ohio State Years: 1978-1980
  • Role: Head coach Team: Walsh Years: 1980-1983
  • Role: Assistant Team: UCF Years: 1983-1984
  • Role: Head coach Team: Akron Years: 1984-1989
  • Role: Head coach Team: Cincinnati Years: 1989-2005
  • Role: Head coach Team: Kansas State Years: 2006-2007
  • Role: Head coach Team: West Virginia Years: 2007-2023
Notable Achievements
  • Led West Virginia to the 2010 NCAA Final Four
  • Led Cincinnati to the 1992 NCAA Final Four
  • Sixth Division I coach to reach 900 career wins

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Was the second coach to win 300 games at two schools
2. Coached West Virginia to 345 victories during his 16 seasons there
3. Was scheduled to be inducted into the University of Cincinnati James P. Kelly Athletics Hall of Fame in October 2026

Also born on 21 September

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