Bob Knight has passed away. His Hall of Fame career was highlighted by three national titles at Indiana, one of which ended an unbeaten season that has never been topped, as well as countless on-court outbursts. 83 years old.
The news was released by Knight's family on Wednesday evening. He had been ailing for a number of years and was admitted to the hospital in April."It is with heavy hearts that we share that Coach Bob Knight passes away at his home in Bloomington surrounded by his family," A statement read. "We are grateful for all the thoughts and prayers, and respect the continued respect for our privacy as Coach requested a private family gathering, which is being honored.
- Nationality- American
- Occupation- Basketball Coach
- Place of birth - Massillon Ohio,USA
- Date of birth- October 25, 1940 9 age 82
- Bobby Knight's networth is
- $ 100,000 - $ 1M
"When Knight broke in at Military at the age of 24, he became the youngest coach at a Division I school in 1965. However, he left his imprint at Indiana, where he set a school record with 661 victories and qualified for the NCAA tournament 24 times in 29 seasons. When Indiana went undefeated in 1976—a feat no team has since accomplished—Knight won his first NCAA title.
Indiana University board of trustees chair Quinn Buckner stated in a statement, "You may never see another team like this again. That was one of the things that he said to our 1976 team, which I was very lucky to be a part of." "Well, I don't know that we will ever see another coach like him again."Knight finished with a career record of 902-371 after winning 20 games or more 29 times in a season.
He was the coach of the last American amateur team to win an Olympic gold medal in 1984 when they competed in Los Angeles. It was not unexpected that it was met with opposition. Knight removed players like future Hall of Famers Charles Barkley and John Stockton, but he maintained Steve Alford, the captain of his 1987 team that won its final national championship.
Mike Woodson, the current coach of Indiana and a former Hoosier, stated in a statement, "I am so blessed that he saw something in me as a basketball player." "I will never be able to repay the ways he impacted my life. He always pushed me to be the best version of myself—a player and, more importantly, a person—as he did with all of his players. His track record as a basketball coach is unquestionable. He is going to go down as one of the best of all time."
After receiving the nickname "The General," Knight was ultimately expelled from Indiana University in 2000 for allegedly grabbing the arm of a freshman who had addressed him by last name in violation of a "zero tolerance" behavior policy. It was the last in a lengthy list of offenses that included his most well-known moment—throwing a chair during a Purdue game—and claims of multiple physical altercations. The most famous one occurred in 1997 when Knight appeared to choke player Neil Reed during a practice.
Six months after being fired by Indiana for a "pattern of unacceptable behavior," Knight then moved on to take a job as the basketball coach at Texas Tech in 2001.
Knight guided the Red Raiders to five 20-win seasons during his six years at Texas Tech, a first for the program. On January 1, 2007, Knight achieved career win No. 880, overtaking former North Carolina coach Dean Smith as the most successful Division I men's coach at the time. Knight selected the Frank Sinatra song "My Way" for marking the milestone, which served as a motto for him while he balanced his personal and professional lives.
Knight explained the significance of "My Way" at the time.
Knight remarked, "I've just tried to do what I think is best." "Sorry? Yes. similar to the song. I regret things. There are times when I wish I could have performed better. Sometimes I wish I had come up with a better response, a better solution. However, as he stated, I handled things my way, and looking back, I don't think it was all that horrible."
In the midst of his 42nd season as head coach, Knight stepped down from his position as Texas Tech's basketball coach and left the university ranks. Later on, he was an NewsCelebrityz college basketball analyst.
Texas Tech Athletics released a statement saying, "Coach Knight... will forever be remembered as one of the top coaches in not only Texas Tech history but all of college basketball." "With his motion offense and his insistence that his teams be defined by their defense, he really altered the nature of the game."
His influence extended beyond the court, as he was a strong advocate for student-athletes to obtain a top-notch education, as demonstrated by his teams' yearly near-perfect graduation rate. We will always cherish Coach Knight's influence on our basketball program as one of the best in our program's history."
Knight became a legend as a result of his actions and methods. But what set him apart was the discipline and impact he brought to coaching.
"Today we lost one of the best basketball coaches in history. He was definitely unique, according to former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, who succeeded his mentor as the most successful Division I college basketball coach in 2011 after playing for Knight at Army. Coach Knight helped me get a job, guided me, and had a significant influence on both my life and career. His passing has left our sport with a great loss, and our family is very saddened."
Robert Montgomery Knight was a standout football, baseball, and basketball player in prep school at Orrville High School. He was born in Orrville, Ohio, on October 25, 1940. During his playing career at Ohio State, his teams amassed a 78-6 record overall. Knight averaged 3.7 points as a substitute and went 0-for-1 with one personal foul in the Buckeyes' 75-55 victory over California in the 1960 national championship game. The Buckeyes also won the Big Ten in each of Knight's three seasons.
Following graduation, he entered coaching; after taking over as head coach from Tates Locke, he was an Army assistant.
Knight had a 102–50 record as an Army coach from 1965 to 1971. After that, he relocated to Indiana, where he helped the Hoosiers win 662-239 games between 1971 and 2000. There, in 1976, 1981, and 1987, he won national titles while sporting his signature red sweater.
Over the course of five decades, Knight faced off against and typically defeated some of the most illustrious figures in the sport, including Adolph Rupp, Smith, and John Wooden in the early going and Krzyzewski, Rick Pitino, and Roy Williams in the later years.
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Coach Tom Izzo of Michigan State stated, "He was a guy I idolized when I got here [in 1983] because Bobby Knight was the man." "He helped me and gave me excellent treatment. I wish more people were aware of his wonderful heart. He was a different guy, but he would answer the bell if you needed assistance.
"The game has lost an icon."
Speaking to reporters prior to his team's game on Wednesday night, Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr recalled his first meeting with the explosive coach.
Most Wins by Head Coach*
COACH WINS
- Mike Krzyzewski 1,202
- Jim Boeheim 1,015
- Bob Huggins 935
- Jim Calhoun 920
- Roy Williams 903
- Bob Knight 902
- Dean Smith 879
- Adolph Rupp 876
