Bob Knight Health update: How is he doing now?

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Bob Knight- former head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers men
Bob Knight- former head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team (Image via Instagram @teambobcoach)

Bob Knight, the legendary former head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team, has been synonymous with the sport for decades. However, in recent years, there has been concern about his health and well-being.

In 2015, Knight suffered a stroke that left him with limited mobility and speech difficulties. He also suffers from a number of other health issues, including diabetes and back problems.

Despite these challenges, Knight has remained active and engaged in the world of college basketball. He has continued to attend games and events and has even made television appearances.


Legendary Basketball Coach Bob Knight's Health Update Revealed After Recent Hospitalization

Coach Knight was released from a Bloomington hospital on Monday, April 3, after spending the weekend there with an acute illness. Dick Vitale tweeted that he had just spoken with Cheryl Knight, who told him that her husband was recovering from pneumonia at home.

The 82-year-old former Indiana coach will be living back in Bloomington, where he coached for 29 years and won three national championships between 1976 and 1987.

Image via Twitter @dickvitale)
Image via Twitter @dickvitale)

He went into the hospital on Friday and his son Pat released a statement about his father's health on their family website on Monday. In a statement from Pat Knight posted online:

Pat knight release the statement about his father's health on his website. (Image via www.bobknight.com)
Pat knight release the statement about his father's health on his website. (Image via www.bobknight.com)

An email was sent on Friday by Indiana University asking their former basketball players to pray for their former coach, Bob Knight.


Bob Knight's legacy as one of the greatest coaches in college basketball history will continue to live on. His impact on the sport and the countless players and coaches he has influenced is immeasurable, and his name will forever be associated with excellence, passion, and dedication.

Despite the challenges he has faced in recent years, Knight remains an icon in the world of college basketball. As he continues to recover, we can only hope for the best for him and his family.

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