Ex-Akron coach and Hall of Famer Bob Huggins diagnosed with cognitive condition

Former Akron Zips coach and Hall of Famer Bob Huggins has been diagnosed with a progressive cognitive condition, his family announced in a joint statement released by the University of Cincinnati on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

The condition “has begun to affect his memory and aspects of his daily life,” the statement reads.

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Huggins won 935 games as a college basketball coach and reached 26 NCAA Tournaments, including two Final Four runs. In addition to coaching the Akron Zips, Huggins had stints at Walsh (NAIA), Cincinnati, Kansas State and West Virginia.

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He’s set to be inducted into the University of Cincinnati Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday night, Oct. 23.

“Although Bob and his family recognize the challenges that lie ahead, they remain focused on the relationships, experiences and moments that bring him joy,” the statement said. “The family respectfully asks for privacy, compassion and understanding as they navigate this next chapter together.”

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The statement from the family said they chose to keep Huggins’ health matters private over the past several months, but that they decided to share the news prior to his Hall of Fame induction.

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He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame back in 2022.

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Bob Huggins is recognized during an Akron men’s basketball game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.

Huggins is now 73 years old.

What was Bob Huggins’ coaching record with the Akron Zips?

During his time coaching Zips basketball, Huggins compiled a 97-46 coaching record for a 67.8% winning percentage. That included one conference championship and one NCAA Tournament berth.

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Huggins is fourth on the Zips’ all-time college basketball coaching wins list behind Keith Dambrot (305 wins), John Groce (197 wins) and Dan…

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