Bob Knight, one of the most iconic and decorated coaches in college basketball history, died at age 83 Wednesday night after a long illness, his family announced.
[Bob Knight, legendary coach at Indiana who won 3 titles, dies at 83]
Many across the college basketball landscape reacted to the news, remembering the man who was among the most successful coaches in the sport. Knight won three national championships and 11 Big Ten titles during his 30 seasons at Indiana from 1971-2000. He also coached at Texas Tech and Army, where he mentored a young basketball player named Mike Krzyzewski, who went on to have his own legendary career as a college basketball coach.
A moment of silence was held inside Indiana’s Assembly Hall Wednesday night, as well as at Mackey Arena, home of Indiana’s archrival Purdue.
Others shared their remembrances on social media, including Indiana’s official men’s basketball account and Mike Woodson, who is set to begin his third season as the program’s head coach.
Other current and former men’s college basketball coaches across the country shared their condolences as well.
Members of the FOX Sports community shared their reactions to the news, including college basketball broadcaster and writer John Fanta:
Many other college basketball programs and NBA teams were quick to react to the news:
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