WASHINGTON – A Senate resolution honoring the life and achievements of Indiana basketball coach Robert Montgomery Knight passed the Senate Monday night.
Sponsored by Indiana’s U.S. Senators Todd Young and Mike Braun, the resolution celebrates Coach Knight’s achievements during 29 years at Indiana University, including coaching 11 Big Ten Conference Championship teams, 24 teams to the NCAA tournament, and the last team to go undefeated and win the NCAA tournament during the 1975-76 season.
“Some of my best memories growing up in an IU family were watching games with my Dad, from IU-Purdue nailbiters to Big Ten and NCAA title runs. Bob Knight was a basketball genius who made a tremendous impact on the players he coached, the IU community, and the entire state of Indiana. I’m proud to join with Senator Braun to pay tribute to the life and legacy of The General, who will be remembered on and off the court for generations to come,” said Senator Todd Young.
“Coach Knight embodied so many Hoosier values: perseverance, accountability, and above all, hard work. Hoosiers will always remember Coach Knight, and it was an honor to commemorate his life and success with this Senate resolution with Senator Young,” said Senator Mike Braun.
