Legendary college basketball coach Bob Knight dead at 83

[pwaldo]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/co...-medalist.html

Bob Knight, one of the most legendary coaches in the history of college basketball, passed away at the age of 83.

In a statement, Knight's family said that he passed away at his home 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,' the statement read.

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

Knight is probably most well known for his outspoken nature and his volatility both on and off the court - in play and in his interactions with people.

He's gone down as the greatest coach in the history of the storied basketball program at Indiana University - leading the Hoosiers to three national titles.

[WilyWestbrook0]

He was memorable for sure, if often for the wrong reasons. Definitely don't see anyone like him anymore in today's era.

[Devlin]

great coach. Not so much in other areas. Very entitled