Legendary college basketball coach Bob Knight died on Wednesday at 83. Knight’s family made the announcement on social media, saying he was surrounded by family at his home in Bloomington.

Knight led the Indiana Hoosiers to three NCAA championships. He was among college basketball’s winningest coaches, with 902 victories in 42 seasons at Army, Indiana and Texas Tech. He coached the U.S. to the 1984 Olympic gold medal. His temper was legendary: In 1985, he tossed a chair across the court. But he took pride in his players’ high graduation rates and never was accused of a major NCAA violation.

As news of his death broke, the sports world reacted.

“RIP to the legendary Bob Knight,” Jay Bilas posted. “He was an American original. I had the honor of knowing him well, and while he wasn’t for everyone, I always truly liked, respected and admired him. As he once said of Henry Iba, of all the shadows cast in the game, his was the longest.”

Added Dick Vitale: “So sorry to learn of the passing of Bob Knight who was so good in his prime teaching how to play the game. Always loved talking hoops with him over the years. My heart goes out to Karen the love of his life & his family & friends.”

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