Family Reveals Legendary Coach Bob Huggins, Who Developed Multiple NBA Stars, Is Diagnosed With Brain Illness Ahead of Hall of Fame Honor

The family of Hall of Fame college basketball coach Bob Huggins has announced that he has been diagnosed with a progressive cognitive condition affecting his memory and daily life. The statement was released ahead of the 73-year-old coach's planned induction into Cincinnati's James P. Kelly Athletics Hall of Fame, an event his family confirmed he plans to attend in person.

Huggins amassed 935 career victories across five collegiate programs, taking both Cincinnati and West Virginia to the NCAA Final Four. Throughout his four-decade career, Huggins helped develop several NBA standouts, including Kenyon Martin, Nick Van Exel, Miles McBride, Jevon Carter, and current Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla.