Bobby Huggins, the head coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers men’s basketball team, has announced his resignation from the position. The news came as a shock to many fans and followers of the team, as Huggins has been a fixture at West Virginia for over a decade.

Huggins, who is 68 years old, has been the head coach at West Virginia since 2007. During his tenure, he led the team to 10 NCAA tournament appearances, including a Final Four appearance in 2010. He also won two Big East championships and one Big 12 championship.

Despite his success on the court, Huggins has faced criticism in recent years for his coaching style and the team’s performance. The Mountaineers have struggled in the past few seasons, failing to make it past the second round of the NCAA tournament since 2018.

In a statement announcing his resignation, Huggins cited personal reasons for his decision. “After a lot of thought, reflection, and prayer, I have decided to step down as the head coach of the West Virginia men’s basketball team,” he said. “This was not an easy decision, but it is the right one for me and my family at this time.”

Huggins went on to thank the university, his staff, and his players for their support over the years. “I am grateful for the opportunity to have coached at West Virginia and for the relationships I have built here,” he said. “I will always be a Mountaineer and will continue to support the program in any way I can.”

The news of Huggins’ resignation has sparked speculation about who will replace him as head coach. Some fans have called for an up-and-coming coach with a fresh perspective, while others have suggested that the university should look for a more experienced coach with a proven track record.

Regardless of who takes over as head coach, the Mountaineers will have big shoes to fill. Huggins is widely regarded as one of the best coaches in college basketball, and his departure will undoubtedly be felt by the team and its fans.

In the meantime, the university has announced that assistant coach Ron Everhart will serve as interim head coach while a search for a permanent replacement is conducted. Everhart has been with the Mountaineers since 2019 and has over 30 years of coaching experience at the college level.

As for Huggins, it is unclear what his plans are for the future. Some have speculated that he may retire from coaching altogether.