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Legendary Indiana University basketball coach Bob Knight has died at the age of 83

Legendary Indiana University head coach Bob Knight has died at the age of 83.

Knight is the sixth-winningest coach in Division I men’s college basketball history. He won three national titles at Indiana, including an undefeated season.

Basketball coach Bob Knight has died at the age of 83, his family announced. pic.twitter.com/89mURdyDkv

— ESPN (@espn) November 1, 2023

“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.