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Nov 1, 2023 · March 23, 2001: Bob Knight becomes Texas Tech's head coach. Six months after being fired by Indiana, Knight was introduced as the newest head coach of the Texas Tech basketball team in front...
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He went on to coach at Texas Tech, mostly without incident, from 2001 to 2008. In the seven full seasons that Knight coached the Red Raiders, his teams qualified for a post-season tournament five times.
Born: October 25, 1940. Alma Mater: Ohio St. (1962) As Player: 74 G, 3.8 PPG, Ohio State ( Full Record) Career Record (major schools): 42 Years, 899-374, .706 W-L%. Schools: Army, Indiana and Texas Tech.
Apr 20, 2000 · Bob Knight's six-month exile from college basketball ends on March 23 with Texas Tech taking a chance on the volatile but successful coach. Knight's temper led to his firing from Indiana in...
The Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball team represents Texas Tech University in basketball. Texas Tech competes in NCAA Division I, and has been a charter member of the Big 12 Conference since its first season in 1996. The team previously competed in the Border Conference and Southwest Conference. The team was founded in 1925, having since won ...
Nov 1, 2023 · Knight resigned as Texas Tech's basketball coach in the middle of the 2008-09 season, his 42nd year as a head coach, and walked away from college basketball. "Texas Tech joins college basketball fans across the country who mourn the passing of legendary head coach Bob Knight. Coach Knight, from his 902 career wins...
Feb 5, 2003 · 1988 - Became the winningest coach in Big Ten history with his 214th win, a 74-73 win over Purdue. 1989 - Won 500th game with a 92-67 win over Northwestern, at age 48 became the second youngest coach to win 500 games.