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West Virginia's Bob Huggins gets four-year contract extension

Unique chemistry helped team bond, win/ Wochit

West Virginia University and former UC Bearcats head coach Bob Huggins received a four-year contract extension to be the Mountaineers' head coach through the 2021-22 season, the school announced Monday afternoon - with five years of Emeritus status possible beyond that.

"This is a great day for our department. I want Bob Huggins leading our basketball program for many years to come," Lyons said. "Bob is a future Hall of Famer, who cares about his players and this University.