Indiana University basketball coach Bobby Knight, who guided the Hoosiers to three NCAA championships, has died at the age of 83, his family said. Today we will discuss about Bobby Knight: Net worth| Death cause| Height| Quotes.
Bobby Knight: Net worth| Death cause| Height| Quotes
Robert Montgomery Knight (October 25, 1940 – November 1, 2023) was an American men’s college basketball coach. Nicknamed “The General”, Knight won 902 NCAA Division I men’s basketball games, a record at the time of his retirement, and currently ranks fifth all-time. Knight was the head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers from 1971 to 2000. He also coached the Texas Tech Red Raiders (2001–2008) and the Army Black Knights (1965–1971).
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 25, 1940 Orrville, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | November 1, 2023 (aged 83) Bloomington, Indiana, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1959–1962 | Ohio State |
| Position(s) | Forward |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1962–1963 | Cuyahoga Falls HS (assistant) |
| 1963–1965 | Army (assistant) |
| 1965–1971 | Army |
| 1971–2000 | Indiana |
| 2001–2008 | Texas Tech |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 902–371 (.709) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| As player: NCAA champion (1960) As head coach: 3× NCAA Division I champion (1976, 1981, 1987) 5× Final Four (1973, 1976, 1981, 1987, 1992) 11× Big Ten regular season (1973–1976, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993) NIT (1979) |
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| Awards | |
| 2× Henry Iba Award (1975, 1989) Naismith College Coach of the Year (1987) 3× AP Coach of the Year (1975, 1976, 1989) Clair Bee Coach of the Year Award (2002) 5× Big Ten Coach of the Year (1975, 1976, 1980, 1981, 1989) Naismith Award for Men’s Outstanding Contribution to Basketball (2007) |
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Net worth
In nearly three decades of coaching, Knight amassed a net worth of $8 million. A great head coach, he led the Hoosiers to three NCAA championships and 11 Big Ten Conference championships. He was also able to record two undefeated seasons.
Death cause
Nothing was said about the cause of death. Knight was briefly hospitalized earlier this year.
Height
His height is 6′ 5″ (1.96 m).
Quotes
- When my time on earth ends, and my activities here end, I want them to bury me upside down, and my critics to kiss my ass! ,
- The key is not the ‘will to win’…everyone has it.
- Mental toughness is to physical as four is to one.
- People want a national championship banner.
