Family Reveals Legendary Coach Bob Huggins, Who Developed Multiple NBA Stars, Is Diagnosed With Brain Illness Ahead of Hall of Fame Honor
Oct 26, 2026 | 3:20 AM EDT Bob Huggins spent more than four decades building basketball programs and developing NBA talent. He left a lasting mark on the players who came under his wing. Now, the Hall of Fame coach is facing a personal challenge away from the court. His family has revealed that Huggins is living with a brain condition that affects his daily life. The family recently released its statement along with the university, explaining why it had kept the matter private for several months. With Bob Huggins (73) preparing for induction into Cincinnati’s James P. Kelly Athletics Hall of Fame, his loved ones felt it was time to update the supporters who had followed his career. “Bob is living with a progressive cognitive condition that has begun to affect his memory, and aspects of his daily life,” the statement read. Moreover, the family also confirmed that he planned to attend the…
