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July 9, 2023

Bob Huggins wants to return as West Virginia's head basketball coach; lawyer claims he never formally resigned

Bob Huggins' situation with West Virginia University has gotten messy, as his attorney is claiming he didn't formally resign and wants to resume his role as head basketball coach.

June 24, 2023

West Virginia basketball promotes Josh Eilert to interim coach after Bob Huggins' abrupt exit

West Virginia assistant Josh Eilert will move into the head coaching position on an interim basis following the abrupt departure of longtime Mountaineers coach Bob Huggins.

June 21, 2023

Bob Huggins' daughter passionately defends dad after DUI arrest, West Virginia resignation

The daughter of former West Virginia men's basketball coach Bob Huggins came to his defense in a passionate Facebook post on Tuesday.

June 18, 2023

West Virginia coach Bob Huggins steps down just hours after DUI arrest: 'I must do better'

Bob Huggins was one of the most successful, yet divisive college basketball coaches of his era. He won 345 games at WVU, but his last few months were stepped in controversy.

June 17, 2023

West Virginia's Bob Huggins arrested on DUI charge

West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball coach Bob Huggins was arrested Friday night on a DUI charge in Pittsburgh, police said.

May 10, 2023

Xavier president rips Bob Huggins for calling university's fans 'Catholic f--s'

Xavier University President Colleen Hanycz called out West Virginia University men's basketball coach Bob Huggins for his homophobic comments about the school's fans.

May 10, 2023

Bob Huggins suspended 3 games, takes $1M salary reduction after using homophobic slur

West Virginia head basketball coach Bob Huggins will return to the sidelines next year, but will take a major salary reduction after using a homophobic slur on a radio show.

May 9, 2023

Ex-NBA player John Amaechi calls out West Virginia coach Bob Huggins for 'disgusting' homophobic slurs

John Amaechi, who now works as a psychologist, became the first NBA player to publicly tell the world he was gay when he released his memoir "Man in the Middle" in 2007.

May 8, 2023

West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins directs homophobic slur at Xavier fans during live radio show

West Virginia men's basketball head coach Bob Huggins is under fire after directing homophobic slurs at Xavier University fans during a live radio show on Monday morning.

March 16, 2023

Maryland overcomes slow start to bounce West Virginia from March Madness

Maryland overcame a slow start against West Virginia to win 67-65 in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Thursday.