Bob Knight
Inducted:
1991
Stats
Born
October 25, 1940
Massillon, Ohio, U.S.
Died
November 1, 2023
Bloomington, Indiana, U.S.
Position
Coach
College
NA
Bob Knight was one of the most successful and intense coaches in basketball history. Best known for his tenure at Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball, Knight built a powerhouse program defined by discipline, motion offense, and tough man-to-man defense.
Over 29 seasons at Indiana (1971–2000), he led the Hoosiers to three NCAA championships (1976, 1981, 1987). His 1975–76 team remains the last undefeated national champion in Division I men’s basketball. Knight also coached the U.S. Olympic team to a gold medal in 1984.
Known for his fiery sideline demeanor, he combined tactical brilliance with a deep commitment to fundamentals. Knight was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1991.
Knight's Awards & Records
- 3× NCAA Division I Champion (1976, 1981, 1987)
- 4× National Coach of the Year (1975, 1976, 1987, 1989)
- 8× Big Ten Coach of the Year
- 11× Big Ten Regular Season Champion
- 2× Henry Iba Award (1975, 1989)
- Olympic Gold Medalist (1984)
- NIT Champion (1979)
Teams
Army (1965–1971)
Indiana (1971–2000)
Texas Tech (2001–2008)
NBA Stats
Seasons Coached:
42
Total Career Wins:
902
Total Career Losses:
371
NCAA Championships:
3
Final Four Appearances:
5
Winning Percentage:
.709