Bob Huggins, the retired men’s basketball coach and Hall of Fame inductee, has been diagnosed with a progressive cognitive condition affecting his memory and certain daily functions, his family announced Thursday. The disclosure came in coordination with the University of Cincinnati Athletics Department ahead of Huggins’s induction into the school’s Athletics Hall of Fame.

Huggins, 73, has kept his condition private for several months, but his family deemed this moment appropriate to inform the public, particularly the many supporters who have followed his career. The Hall of Fame ceremony is scheduled for Friday night in Cincinnati. Among the other inductees are NFL players Jason Kelce and Connor Barwin, a former teammate of Kelce with the Philadelphia Eagles.

The statement from Huggins’s family emphasized his anticipation for returning to Cincinnati to celebrate with former players and friends. They noted that the event would honor not only his on-court achievements but also the lasting relationships he has established throughout his career.

Over nearly four decades as a head coach, Huggins compiled an overall record of 935 wins and 414 losses. He led five collegiate programs, most notably spending 16 years each at the University of Cincinnati and West Virginia University. Huggins guided both teams to appearances in the NCAA Final Four, cementing his reputation as one of college basketball’s most successful coaches.