LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Legendary Indiana University men's basketball coach Bob Knight has died. He was 83.

According to his official website, Knight passed away Wednesday at his home in Bloomington surrounded by his family. 

"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," the statement said. "We will continue to celebrate his life and remember him, today and forever as a beloved Husband, Father, Coach, and Friend."

Knight's all-time coaching record was 902-371. His total wins ranks fourth all-time. He coached at IU from 1971-2000 and won three national titles.

Knight was nicknamed "The General" and he was fired from IU in 2000. He once hit a police officer in Puerto Rico, threw a chair across the court and was accused of wrapping his hands around a player’s neck.

Instead of flowers, memorial contributions are being asked for the Alzheimer's Association or Marian University. 

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Starting at 11 p.m. Wednesday, the Big Ten Network will turn over to a programming slate dedicated to Knight. It will run through 3 p.m. on Thursday.

The IU men's and women's basketball teams will wear a special patch on their jerseys this season to honor Knight. The football team will have a helmet decal.

A full statement from current IU coach Mike Woodson can be read below:

“It is a profoundly sad day for all of us who loved Coach Knight. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Karen, his family, and to all those who loved him.

“I am so blessed that he saw something in me as a basketball player. He influenced my life in ways I could never repay. As he did with all of his players, he always challenged me to get the most out of myself as a player and more importantly, as a person.

“His record as a basketball coach speaks for itself. He will be remembered as one of the greatest ever and his impact on the game of basketball is etched in stone. His teams were always prepared and with him on the sideline, you always believed that he put you in the best position to win.

“I will always cherish the time we spent together after I played for him. His fierce loyalty to his former players never wavered. I am grateful that he was able to come to our practices after I came back. His presence meant so much to me, our staff, and our players.”

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