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Indiana University Honors Bob Knight with Bronze Statue

2/10/2026

Summary

Story summary

Indiana University will install a bronze statue of former basketball coach Bob Knight at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
The statue will be located in the south lobby, next to the 1976 national championship team statues.
Athletic director Scott Dolson acknowledged Knight's significant impact on basketball and the university.
The statue, designed by Brian Hanlon, is funded by an anonymous donor, with a completion timeline to be announced later.
Knight, who died in 2023, won three national titles with IU and is regarded as a transformative figure in college basketball.

History

Historical Context

Indiana University's basketball team, under Coach Bob Knight, achieved a historic perfect season in 1975-76, culminating in a national championship. Knight, who won three NCAA titles and transformed coaching methods, remains a pivotal figure in college basketball. The recent decision to honor him with a statue highlights his enduring legacy and the significance of commemorating influential figures in collegiate athletics.

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Story summary

Indiana University will install a bronze statue of former basketball coach Bob Knight at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
The statue will be located in the south lobby, next to the 1976 national championship team statues.
Athletic director Scott Dolson acknowledged Knight's significant impact on basketball and the university.
The statue, designed by Brian Hanlon, is funded by an anonymous donor, with a completion timeline to be announced later.
Knight, who died in 2023, won three national titles with IU and is regarded as a transformative figure in college basketball.

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