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Knight's illustrious career defined by list of achievements

Canadian Press
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FILE -Texas Tech head basketball coach Bob Knight, left, stands by his son and head coach designate, Pat Knight, right, during a NCAA basketball game against Texas A&M in Lubbock, Texas, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008. Coach Bob Knight earned his 900th career win with the 68-53 victory. Bob Knight, the brilliant and combustible coach who won three NCAA titles at Indiana and for years was the scowling face of college basketball has died. He was 83. Knight's family made the announcement on social media Wednesday evening, Nov. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Bob Knight's long, illustrious career can be defined by his long list of accomplishments. He won three national championships and appeared in five Final Fours as a coach. He's one of three men to play on a national champion and coach a national champion. He retired in 2008 as the men's Division I career leader in victories with 902.

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