# Bob Huggins Family Announces Progressive Cognitive Condition

> Bob Huggins, former West Virginia basketball coach, has a progressive cognitive condition affecting memory and daily life, his family says.
- Title: Bob Huggins Family Announces Progressive Cognitive Condition
- Summary: Bob Huggins, former West Virginia basketball coach, has a progressive cognitive condition affecting memory and daily life, his family says. Bob Huggins, a…
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- Source: West Virgina Mountaineers On SI — https://si.com/college/westvirginia/basketball/bob-huggins-is-living-with-a-progressive-cognitive-condition-his-family-announces
- Published: 2026-10-21T22:29:33+00:00
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- Topics: bob huggins, west virginia mountaineers, university of cincinnati, james p. kelly athletics hall of fame, progressive cognitive condition, memory, daily life, sports
## Family Announces Health Update
Bob Huggins's family and University of Cincinnati released a statement ahead of his Hall of Fame induction.
## Progressive Cognitive Condition
Bob is living with a progressive cognitive condition that has begun to affect his memory and aspects of his daily life.
## Family Kept Private for Months
The family chose to keep this matter private over the past several months before sharing the news.
## Hall of Fame Induction
Bob is preparing to be honored with induction into the University of Cincinnati's James P. Kelly Athletics Hall of Fame this weekend.
## Family Focus on Relationships
Bob and his family remain focused on relationships, experiences, and moments that bring him joy.
## Family Support System
He continues to be surrounded by his wife June, daughters Jenna and Jacqueline, and his entire family.
## No Media Interviews
Neither the family nor University of Cincinnati representatives will respond to media inquiries about his health this weekend.
## Key takeaway

Bob Huggins, a former West Virginia basketball coach, has a progressive cognitive condition that impacts his memory and daily life, his family announced.