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02-28-2008, 07:59 PM
Bob Knight will work as a guest studio analyst for ESPN during the NCAA tournament.
The Hall of Fame coach, who resigned from Texas Tech on Feb. 4, will begin his new job on March 12 during the conference tournaments, the network announced Thursday.
Knightâs busy schedule will include providing commentary on Selection Sunday and traveling to San Antonio to offer analysis during the Final Four.
âI think ESPN has been real good for college basketball and I look forward to working with some of their people who I have known a long time,â Knight said in a statement.
The winningest coach in Division I menâs college basketball with 902 victories, Knight captured three national championships at Indiana. Heâs just as well known for his fiery temperâespecially with the mediaâwhich got him in trouble on and off the court.
âCoach Knight is a legend with a depth of knowledge on tournament basketball,â Norby Williamson, ESPNâs executive vice president for production, said. âFans have always found him to be a compelling listen and we are delighted to add his insights to our tournament coverage.â
The Hall of Fame coach, who resigned from Texas Tech on Feb. 4, will begin his new job on March 12 during the conference tournaments, the network announced Thursday.
Knightâs busy schedule will include providing commentary on Selection Sunday and traveling to San Antonio to offer analysis during the Final Four.
âI think ESPN has been real good for college basketball and I look forward to working with some of their people who I have known a long time,â Knight said in a statement.
The winningest coach in Division I menâs college basketball with 902 victories, Knight captured three national championships at Indiana. Heâs just as well known for his fiery temperâespecially with the mediaâwhich got him in trouble on and off the court.
âCoach Knight is a legend with a depth of knowledge on tournament basketball,â Norby Williamson, ESPNâs executive vice president for production, said. âFans have always found him to be a compelling listen and we are delighted to add his insights to our tournament coverage.â
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Bob Knight hired as analyst by ESPN for NCAA tournament. - by RavenBoy - 02-28-2008, 07:59 PM
Bob Knight hired as analyst by ESPN for NCAA tournament. - by DALE - 02-29-2008, 12:36 AM
Bob Knight hired as analyst by ESPN for NCAA tournament. - by Brooks4Prez - 02-29-2008, 12:45 AM
Bob Knight hired as analyst by ESPN for NCAA tournament. - by OMG - 02-29-2008, 01:28 AM
Bob Knight hired as analyst by ESPN for NCAA tournament. - by FreakNasty - 03-01-2008, 02:14 AM
Bob Knight hired as analyst by ESPN for NCAA tournament. - by RavenBoy - 03-01-2008, 01:00 PM
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