MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Bob Huggins, the head coach of the West Virginia University men’s basketball team, is facing criticism for using a homophobic slur during a radio interview.
Huggins used the slur twice on a radio show in Cincinnati when talking about fans of the Xavier men’s basketball team.
He issued the following statement on social media:
— WVU Men's Basketball (@WVUhoops) May 8, 2023
WVU Athletics released the following statement, saying the situation is now under review by the university and athletic department:
Statement by WVU Athletics. pic.twitter.com/BGGAErDU22
— WVU Sports (@WVUSports) May 8, 2023
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