Bobby Knight: A Life in Basketball

Bobby Knight: A Life in Basketball Bobby Knight, the legendary basketball coach who won three national championships at Indiana University and was one of the winningest coaches in NCAA history, died on November 1, 2023, at the age of 83. Knight was a controversial figure, known for his intense coaching style and on-court outbursts. But he was also a brilliant basketball mind and a demanding teacher who pushed his players to be their best. He won three national championships at Indiana University , and was the winningest coach in Big Ten Conference history. But Knight was also known for his fiery temper and on-court outbursts, which led to his firing from Indiana in 2000. Personal Details Knight was born in Massillon, Ohio, in 1940. He grew up playing basketball and baseball, and was a star player at Massillon Washington High School. After high school, Knight attended Ohio State University, where he played basketball for four years. He was a member of the Buckeyes' 1960 national cha...