Bob Knight, a legendary college basketball coach, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 83, according to his family.
Knight’s family claimed he “passed away at his home in Bloomington, surrounded by his family,” in a statement posted on his official website. Knight requested to be memorialized at a “private family gathering,” and his request will be fulfilled, the statement continued.
Knight was one of the most accomplished basketball coaches of all time. He most famously coached the Indiana Hoosiers from 1971 to 2000, whom he led to three NCAA titles and 11 Big Ten championships.
Despite all his success, Knight was controversial due to his volatile behavior, which led to his firing from Indiana in 2000. Knight never forgave the school administrators who ousted him, but he eventually made an emotional return to Indiana in 2020.
Knight’s health had been a source of concern in recent years, including a scare in April 2023. He remains fourth on the NCAA’s all-time list with 902 coaching victories. Knight is a member of both the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.
