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Bob Huggins Announces Health Condition
Former Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Bob Huggins reveals progressive cognitive condition affecting memory.
In brief
Former Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Bob Huggins reveals progressive cognitive condition affecting memory. Bob Huggins, the Bearcats' all-time coaching wins leader, has a progressive cognitive condition impacting memory and is being honored with induction into the James P. Kelly UC Athletics Hall of Fame. Originally…
Health Update
Bob Huggins' family released an update on his health during Homecoming week.
Health Condition
Bob is living with a progressive cognitive condition that has begun to affect his memory and aspects of his daily life.
Hall of Fame Induction
Huggins is getting inducted into the James P. Kelly UC Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday evening.
Family Statement
The family chose to keep this matter private over the past several months but believes it is appropriate to share the news now.
Coaching Legacy
Huggins' greatest impact extended beyond wins and championships to mentoring generations of student-athletes.
Media Silence
Cincinnati noted Huggins is not speaking to media on Friday night and no other media inquiries are being fielded.
Coaching Record
Huggins is the Bearcats' all-time leader in men's basketball coaching wins with 398 victories.
In short
Bob Huggins, the Bearcats' all-time coaching wins leader, has a progressive cognitive condition impacting memory and is being honored with induction into the James P. Kelly UC Athletics Hall of Fame.
