Legendary Indiana Hoosiers basketball coach Bobby Knight passes away at the age of 83

According to his family, Bobby Knight, the basketball coach at Indiana University who led the Hoosiers to three NCAA titles, passed away at the age of 83.

According to a statement from his family, the Hall of Fame coach passed away on Wednesday at his Bloomington, Indiana, home while surrounded by his loved ones. The gave no explanation for the demise.

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

He was an athlete for the Ohio State Buckeyes during their 1960 NCAA championship run, and he coached the Indiana Hoosiers during their three NCAA championship runs from 1971 to 2000.

Knight was a world-class coach as well. When the United States Men's Olympic Basketball Team won the gold medal at the Los Angeles Summer Games in 1984, he was in charge of the team.

Knight won four national coach of the year awards and five Big Ten coaching titles.

Although referred to as Bob or Bobby, Knight was born Robert Knight on October 25, 1940, in Massillon, Ohio.

According to the Hall of Fame, he is only one of three coaches to win "the triple crown"—an NCAA championship, an NIT title, and an Olympic gold medal.

The family of Knight asked that donations to Marian University in Indianapolis or the Alzheimer's Association be made in lieu of flowers. The family added, "Donations to any charity in his name are also appreciated."