Hall of Fame coach Bob Huggins has progressive cognitive condition, family says
In short
The family of Hall of Fame basketball coach Bob Huggins, 73, said in a statement that he has a progressive cognitive condition that has begun to affect his memory and aspects of his daily life. The family announced it ahead of his induction into the University of Cincinnati Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday, and said it will not comment further on his health.
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The family of Hall of Fame basketball coach Bob Huggins announced in a statement that he has a progressive cognitive condition, according to Associated Press, Reuters and Fox News. Fox News said the statement was released on Wednesday. Huggins is 73 and is the winningest coach in Cincinnati Bearcats history, Fox News reported. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
"Bob is living with a progressive cognitive condition that has begun to affect his memory, and aspects of his daily life," the statement read, as quoted by Fox News. The family said it had kept the matter private over the past several months but decided to share it before Friday's induction of Huggins into the University of Cincinnati's James P. Kelly Athletics Hall of Fame. [ 3 ]
The statement said the family will not provide further comment on his health. It said Huggins remains surrounded by the support of his wife, June, his daughters, Jenna and Jacqueline, and his entire family, and asked for privacy, compassion and understanding. The University of Cincinnati said it is excited for Friday's induction and extended its "heartfelt support" to Huggins and his family. [ 3 ]
Why it matters
The announcement comes days before Huggins is to be honored by the University of Cincinnati. The documents give no further detail on his condition or its consequences.
Key facts
- Bob Huggins's family said he is living with a progressive cognitive condition. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The family said the condition has begun to affect his memory and aspects of his daily life. [ 3 ]
- Huggins is 73 and is the winningest coach in Cincinnati Bearcats history, according to Fox News. [ 3 ]
- He is set to be inducted into the University of Cincinnati's James P. Kelly Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday. [ 3 ]
- The family said it kept the matter private for several months and will not provide further comment on his health. [ 3 ]
- The University of Cincinnati said it extended its heartfelt support to Huggins and his family. [ 3 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- The nature, diagnosis and expected course of Huggins's condition The family's statement, as quoted by Fox News, describes it only as a progressive cognitive condition and says the family will not comment further on his health.