WVU is entering into a potentially uncomfortable situation with Bob Huggins. If WVU misses the tournament this season (right now squarely on the bubble) then that will make 3 out of the last 5 seasons it has missed the NCAAs (I give him the 2020 season because we were comfortably in had the tournament been played).
Since 2019, WVU has finished dead last in the conference twice and is 33-53 in Big 12 games in that time span. He’s a HOF, loves the state and university, and has had a lot of success during his time here.
The way his contract is currently structured is he is slated to coach through next season and then take on an emeritus type role with the school. The deadline to extend his coaching career here is May 1 this year. I’m of the opinion the contract should stand as currently constructed, give Huggs a nice send off, and prepare for a basketball program without him at the helm. The fanbase is probably split on that though. Many people think as long as Huggs wants to coach WVU should allow him to.
I love him for what he’s done here but this isn’t Coach K leaving Duke or Wooden leaving UCLA. He’s been a really good coach here. He hasn’t been a great coach.
It will be interesting to see how our brand new AD handles it.