Bob Knight, Legendary College Basketball Coach and Hall of Famer, Passes Away at 83

Legendary college basketball coach Bob Knight has died at the age of 83. Knight was the head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers for three decades, and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1991.

Knight’s family released a statement Wednesday evening on his foundation’s website, saying he had passed away at his home in Bloomington, Indiana, surrounded by family and friends.

“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,” his family said. “We will continue to celebrate his life and remember him, today and forever as a beloved Husband, Father, Coach, and Friend.”

Knight was known for his intense coaching style and his commitment to his players. He led the Indiana Hoosiers to three NCAA championships and was the first coach to win 900 games. He was also the first coach to win NCAA championships at three different schools.

Knight was a beloved figure in the basketball world and his death has been met with an outpouring of love and admiration from his former players and colleagues. The Basketball Hall of Fame called him “a legend among coaches.”

Knight’s family has asked for privacy during this difficult time. They will continue to celebrate his life and remember him as a beloved husband, father, coach, and friend.