Bob Knight, one of the most accomplished and decorated NCAA basketball coaches of all-time, has passed away at the age of 83.
In a statement posted on Knight’s website, it was announced that he passed away on Wednesday in his home of Bloomington, Indiana, with his family at his side:
“It is with heavy hearts that we share that Coach Bob Knight passed away at his home in Bloomington surrounded by his family. We are grateful for all the thoughts and prayers, and appreciate the continued respect for our privacy as Coach requested a private family gathering, which is being honored. We will continue to celebrate his life and remember him, today and forever as a beloved Husband, Father, Coach, and Friend.”
Knight had just celebrated his 83rd birthday on Oct. 25. He had two sons, Tim and Pat, with his first wife Nancy. The two divorced in 1985, and Knight married his second wife, Karen Vieth Edgar three years later.
Knight coached the Indiana Hoosiers to national championships in 1976, 1981 and 1987. Before coaching the Hoosiers’ program (1971 to 2000), he was the head coach of the Army Black Knight’s team (1965-1971).
Following his departure from the Hoosiers, Knight took over as head coach of the Texas Tech Red Raiders program in 2001, and he stayed there until 2008. Knight also won a national championship as a player with the Ohio State Buckeyes in 1960.
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Knight was also frequently featured on television because of his notable outbursts and entertaining press conferences. He got ejected in a 1985 game against Purdue for throwing a chair onto the court.
Knight finished with a remarkable NCAA head coaching record of 902-371. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1991 and into the College Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Knight, his family and friends during this difficult time.
