LOUISIANA BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME
Higgs was a two-time honorable mention All-American, three-time second team All-Southeastern Conference and three-time All-Louisiana selection. He was also the Louisiana Freshman of the Year in 1975. He finished his career as the third leading scorer in LSU history, with 1,896 points for a 17.9 average, and set a school and SEC record with 645 career assists for a 6.08 average. He averaged 13.7 points in 1978, 17.7 points in 1977, 22.2 points in 1976, and 18.1 points in 1975. He led the SEC in assists in 1977 with an 8.85 average. He also averaged 6.65 assists in 1976. He had single game highs of 44 points and 19 assists. He was the MVP of the LABC North-South All-Star Game in 1978.