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Family Says Hall of Fame Basketball Coach Bob Huggins Has a 'Progressive Cognitive Condition'

The former Cincinnati coach’s family said the diagnosis has affected his memory and daily life as he prepares for a Hall of Fame induction.

  • Former University of Cincinnati basketball coach Bob Huggins is living with a progressive cognitive condition affecting his memory and daily life, his family announced Wednesday.
  • The family kept the diagnosis private for several months but decided to share the news ahead of Huggins' induction into the University of Cincinnati's James P. Kelly Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday.
  • Over 41 seasons, the Naismith Hall of Fame coach won 935 career games, including 399 victories during his 16-year tenure in Clifton leading the Bearcats to national prominence.
  • "He continues to be surrounded by the unwavering love and support of his wife, June; his daughters, Jenna and Jacqueline; and his entire family," the statement reads.
  • Beyond his coaching record, Huggins' defining passion remained the young men he coached, the relationships he built, and the lives he helped shape throughout his career.
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On3 broke the news on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
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