Former West Virginia head basketball coach Bob Huggins had released a statement claiming that he never resigned and is still employed by the university. He also states that the “basketball program is in need and I have a strong desire to conclude my career as the Head Basketball Coach for the program that I love.”
BREAKING: Huggins issues resignation / retirement statement
Bob Huggins has released the following statement: Mountaineer Nation: Today, I have submitted a letter to President Gordon Gee and Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker informing them of my resignation and intention to retire as head men’s basketball coach at West Virginia University effective immediately. My recent actions do not represent the
UPDATED REPORT: Huggins resigns at West Virginia
Following-up on a report from earlier tonight, it now appears that Bob Huggins has resigned as the head basketball coach at West Virginia. An earlier report by Jeff Goodman said that Huggins told his team that he would not coach them during the 2023-24 season. The follow-up tweet from Jon Rothstein provides more detail confirming
REPORT: West Virginia’s Huggins won’t coach team in 2023-24
According to a TWEET by Jeff Goodman, Bob Huggins has informed his team that he won’t be coaching them this season: The Goodman report does not clarify if this is a retirement, firing, or a one year suspension. Huggins was arrested yesterday on a DUI charge in Pittsburgh. He was also fined and suspended back
Bob Huggins charged with DUI; West Virginia issues statement
West Virginia had men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins was arrested last night in Pittsburgh and charged with DUI. Here is an account of the incident according to the Pittsburgh Police report: “Just before 8:30 p.m, Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 observed a black SUV on Merchant Street off of Ridge Avenue in the middle of
Huggins suspended 3 games, salary reduced by $1M, contract amended
Penalties have been levied against West Virginia head basketball coach Bob Huggins following his “derogatory and offensive language” on a Cincinnati radio show last week. Below are the statements from WVU President E. Gordon Gee, AD Wren Baker, and Huggins. Specific actions agains Huggins are also laid out below: Statement from President E. Gordon Gee
Huggins, West Virginia issue statements over insensitive comments
Bob Huggins and the University of West Virginia have each issued statements following insensitive comments on a Cincinnati radio program earlier today. Statement from Bob Huggins“Earlier today on a Cincinnati radio program, I was asked about the rivalry between my former employer, the University of Cincinnati, and its crosstown rival, Xavier University. During the conversation, I
DerMarr Johnson named Assistant Coach at West Virginia
DerMarr Johnson, who played 16 seasons of professional basketball, including seven seasons in the NBA, has been named assistant men’s basketball coach at West Virginia University, coach Bob Huggins announced. Johnson will begin his duties at WVU once all policies and procedures adopted by the University for new hires are complete. “Obviously, DerMarr is a guy who I know
Harrison out as Associate Head Coach at West Virginia
The West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has parted ways with men’s basketball associate head coach Larry Harrison. Harrison has spent the last 16 seasons on the Mountaineer basketball staff, including the last 13 as associate head coach. He was in his 24th season overall on Huggins’ coaching staff after spending eight seasons with him at
SC STATE DIRT: Bulldogs to name Big 12 Assistant as new Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) In yesterday’s DAILY DIRT, I mentioned West Virginia assistant Erik Martin’s involvement at South Carolina State. That’s now a done deal – Martin will become the Bulldogs new head coach. Martin has TWEETED the following: Additionally, Martin told BlueGoldNews.com, “It’s difficult to move, because we have been here in Morgantown a
Daily News – 10/21/21
Tom Izzo has shaken-up his staff a bit at Michigan State. Assistant coach Mike Garland will now assume the title of special assistant to the head coach, while Mark Montgomery will be elevated from recruiting coordinator to assistant coach. More on these moves HERE. Gonzaga head coach Mark Few, who has been suspended for three
Bob Huggins Coaches Clinic – 10/16/2021
Registration information HERE.