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Longtime West Virginia men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins resigned Saturday night, one day after he was charged with driving under the influence in Pittsburgh.
“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,” Huggins said in a statement.
“My recent actions do not represent the values of the University or the leadership expected in this role. While I have always tried to represent our University with honor, I have let all of you – and myself – down. I am solely responsible for my conduct and sincerely apologize to the University community – particularly to the student-athletes, coaches and staff in our program.
“I must do better, and I plan to spend the next few months focused on my health and my family so that I can be the person they deserve.”
Huggins’ resignation abruptly ends his tenure at his alma mater after 16 seasons and caps a turbulent offseason for the 69-year-old coach.
Last month, Huggins was suspended by the school for the first three games of the 2023-24 season after using a homophobic slur multiple times during a radio interview.
