Bob Knight, the revered college basketball coach, died at 83.

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Bob Knight, a successful yet controversial college basketball coach, passed away at 83, as announced by his family on Wednesday.

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The family did not reveal the cause of death for the former Indiana University coach who led the team to three national championships, including the undefeated 1976 men's Division I team.

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The family announced on his website that Knight peacefully passed away at his residence in Bloomington, Indiana, with his loved ones by his side.

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Before retiring in 2008, Knight won an unprecedented 902 NCAA Division I men's games, leaving a lasting impact at the US Military Academy, Texas Tech University, and Bloomington.

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Mike Krzyzewski, the former Duke coach mentored by Knight at Army in the late 1960s, paid tribute to Knight on Wednesday, recognizing the immense loss of one of basketball's greatest coaches.

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Krzyzewski, NCAA Division I men's leader with 1,202 wins, mourns Coach Knight's passing. Knight recruited and mentored him, leaving a profound impact on his career and life

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Krzyzewski, with the most wins in NCAA Division I men's basketball at 1,202, expressed deep sorrow over the individual's passing, calling it a significant loss for the sport and his family.

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Knight was famous for both his on-court success and his impeccable program, with his players graduating and his teams avoiding NCAA sanctions.

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"The General" Knight transformed coaching with innovative motion offense and tenacious defense, leading his teams to 24 NCAA Division I men's tournament appearances.

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