The sudden resignation of Hall of Famer Bob Huggins, done unceremoniously hours after news of his arrest for driving under the influence broke, has created a major late coaching vacancy in college basketball. Huggins was the steward of his alma mater’s basketball program for 16 years and helped further elevate it into a highly coveted job. Now, he departs at a delicate point in the offseason, leaving a new coach with work to do to retain a talented roster built mostly through the transfer portal this spring.
Timing aside, the fundamentals for this job are strong. The commitment from an NIL standpoint has been excellent, there’s a history of success in Morgantown and the Big 12 is the nation’s best basketball conference. Here’s a look at some top potential candidates for the job.
