Huggins Closes Practice Doors

University of Cincinnati basketball coach Bob Huggins has closed practices because a fan sent a computer message to a friend describing the Bearcats’ strategies.

Huggins said he is concerned that such electronic information sharing, even if innocently intended, could find its way to opposing coaches.

Huggins said the fan - whose identity he did not reveal - sent electronic mail to a friend on the Internet describing Bearcats’ practice sessions from last week. The information included practice schedules and observations on players, coaches and Huggins’ conduct during practice.