Knight additionally coached the 1984 U.S. Olympic crew that gained a gold medal in Los Angeles.

Former President Donald Trump paid tribute to legendary Indiana Hoosiers basketball coach Bob Knight after his dying on Wednesday night time.

“The World just lost an incredible person, the Great Bobby Knight. He was not just an award-winning and record-breaking Coach,” Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social.

The main Republican presidential candidate referred to as Knight “loyal.”

“He was loyal to his Players, to his State, and to our Country. Tough as nails, but a big heart,” Trump continued.

Knight was a staunch supporter of Trump’s political endeavours on the marketing campaign path at numerous rallies all through the years.

During a 2018 rally, the previous president shared how his relationship started with the well-known coach.

“A year before I was going to run, Bobby Knight called,” he recalled. “‘Trump! This is Bobby Knight and you gotta run for president. Our country needs you.'”

Trump shared on Wednesday night time that Knight helped in his political endeavours.

“When he Endorsed me, it was like the whole Great World of Indiana opened up happy and wide,” he mentioned on social media.

Knight died on Wednesday on the age of 83. He was hospitalised as a result of extended sickness and had been ill for no less than a couple of years now.

“It is with heavy hearts that we share that Coach Bob Knight passed away at his home in Bloomington surrounded by his family,” his web site mentioned.

“We are grateful for all the thoughts and prayers and appreciate the continued respect for our privacy as Coach requested a private family gathering, which is being honored. We will continue to celebrate his life and remember him, today and forever as a beloved Husband, Father, Coach, and Friend.”

Knight guided Indiana to 3 nationwide championships and reached the NCAA March Madness match 24 occasions in his 29 years at Indiana. Additionally, Knight additionally coached the 1984 U.S. Olympic crew that gained a gold medal in Los Angeles.

“Our hearts and prayers are with his wonderful wife Karen and Sons, Tim and Pat—Their Father was a great man!” Trump mentioned in his Truth Social message.