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Legendary basketball coach Bob Knight has been hospitalized.
The Indiana basketball program sent out an email regarding Knight’s hospitalization for “acute illness” and asked for prayers for the retired Hall of Fame coach.
“Please join us in sending prayers to coach Knight and his family. Coach Knight was admitted to the hospital Friday evening and is currently recovering from an acute illness,” the email read, via Rick Bozich of WDRB. “The family’s hope is to have him back home soon.”
Bob Knight gets hero's welcome in emotional Indiana return https://t.co/vGh7w66A7q pic.twitter.com/LCwUDEaC8f
— New York Post (@nypost) February 8, 2020
The legendary Knight is one of the best coaches in college basketball history, amassing an overall record of 902-371. During his time leading the Hoosiers, Knight ent 662-239 and won national titles in 1976, 1981, and 1987.
The 82-year-old Knight has been battling health issues for the past few years, but that hasn’t stopped him from showing up for his beloved Hoosiers during practices. Now, Indiana is hoping that Hoosiers nation can come together and show Knight that same love and support.
