Top 15 Players to Play for Head Coach Bob Huggins

West Virginia Basketball: Top 15 Players to Play for Head Coach Bob Huggins

SAN DIEGO, CA - MARCH 16: Head coach Bob Huggins of the West Virginia Mountaineers reacts in the first half against the Murray State Racers during the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Viejas Arena on March 16, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images) /

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SYRACUSE, NY – MARCH 27: Da’Sean Butler #1 of the West Virginia Mountaineers reacts in the second half the Kentucky Wildcats during the east regional final of the 2010 NCAA men’s basketball tournament at the Carrier Dome on March 27, 2010 in Syracuse, New York. West Virginia won 73-66. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

10. Jason Maxiell – Cincinnati Bearcats (2002-2005)

Career stats: 12.1 ppg 7.0 rpg 0.7 apg

A physical frontcourt presence, Maxiell was a good offensive post player, leading the Bearcats in scoring for two years. Where he really excelled at was on the defensive end ranking near the top of the country in defensive win shares. He was a shot blocker who despite being 6’7, used his 260 frame perfectly to prevent others from scoring in the paint.

9. Da’Sean Butler – West Virginia Mountaineers (2007-2010)

Career stats: 14.3 ppg 5.5 rpg 1.9 apg

Butler was always a talented scorer, even averaging double-digits coming off his bench his freshman year. He was the leading scorer on West Virginia’s 2010 Final Four team with 17.2 ppg and 6.2 rpg. His big game in the Big Dance was in the Round of 32, where he produced 28 points and eight boards in the win over Missouri.

8. Kevin Jones – West Virginia Mountaineers (2009-2012)

Career stats:13.1 ppg 7.5 rpg 1.0 apg

The second-leading scorer on the 2010 Final Four team, Jones continued to grow as an offensive player. His senior year was one of the best individual campaigns Huggins has been a part of, averaging 19.9 ppg and 10.9 rpg. He was on the All-Big East team, as well as an All-American.

7. Herb Jones – Cincinnati Bearcats (1991-1992)

Career stats: 17.1 ppg 7.4 rpg 1.9 apg

The leading scorer and rebounder on the Final Four team for the Bearcats, Jones averaged 18.1 ppg and 7.1 rpg his final year in college. He had a big NCAA Tournament that year, including 23 points and 13 rebounds in the Elite Eight win over Memphis to get Huggins to his first Final Four as a head coach.

6. Eric McLaughlin – Akron Zips (1986-1989)

Career stats: 15.7 ppg 2.2 rpg 4.1 apg

The 5’11 guard was at the start of Huggins career, slowing developing each year before a historic senior season. He finished his college career at Akron with 22.5 ppg, as well as third on the all-time program scoring list. His jersey currently is up in the rafters.

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