Legendary Basketball Coach Bobby Knight Passes Away at 83

1. Hall of Fame basketball coach Bobby Knight passes away at 83.

2. Known for his unapologetic coaching style and "the General" nickname.

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3. Achieved over 900 wins in his college coaching career.

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4. Noted for fiery temper and profanity, leading to a polarizing legacy.

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5. Knight's emphasis on discipline, academics, and teamwork in coaching.

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6. Coached Indiana to three NCAA championships and multiple accolades.

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7. Controversial incidents, including chair-throwing and offensive comments.

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8. Dismissed from Indiana University in 2000 for policy violations.

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9. Later coached at Texas Tech and worked as a basketball analyst for ESPN.

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10. A return to Bloomington, Indiana in 2019 and a heartfelt standing ovation.

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