Rooted in fact-based, transparent reporting, Newsy is an award-winning opinion-free network owned by the E.W. Scripps Company that is relentlessly focused on “the why” of every story and seeks to enable a more intimate and immersive understanding of the issues that matter.
Legendary Hall of Fame basketball coach Bob Knight has died, his family confirmed in a statement. He was 83 years old. The family said in their statement,"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.
He made a deep mark in the competitive sport of basketball among driven fans in southern Indiana, where he spent some of the more highlighted portions of his career in coaching. In 1971 he was hired as a head coach at Indiana and went on to be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Hall of Fame college basketball coach Bob Knight dies at 83Hall of Fame college basketball head coach Bob Knight, whose Indiana University teams won three national championships under his guidance, has died at the age of 83, his family announced on Wednesday.
Read more »
Family: Basketball Hall of Fame coach Bob Knight has diedThe boil water notice was initially issued on Monday, Oct. 30.
Read more »
Legendary college basketball coach Bob Knight dies at 83The longtime coach of the Indiana Hoosiers was well known for his success and outbursts on the court
Read more »
Legendary college basketball coach Bob Knight dies at 83Fiery basketball coach Bob Knight has died at 83. For decades, Knight's legacy has been synonymous with college basketball as he put together successful runs of success with Indiana, Texas Tech and Army.
Read more »
Former Texas Tech basketball coach Bob Knight dies at 83Knight was among the winningest coaches in college basketball, finishing his career with 902 victories in 42 seasons at Army, Indiana and Texas Tech.
Read more »