IU to Honor Bob Knight with Permanent Statue Inside Assembly Hall

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Indiana University announced plans to commission and install a bronze statue honoring Hall of Fame basketball coach Bob Knight. The statue will be placed in the south lobby of Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, a location that ties directly into the most iconic stretch of Indiana basketball history. Knight coached the Hoosiers for 29 years, leading them to three NCAA National Championships, one NIT Title, and 11 Big Ten regular-season titles.

Why it matters

Bob Knight is one of the most legendary figures in college basketball history, and his tenure at Indiana transformed the program into a national powerhouse. Placing a permanent statue of Knight inside Assembly Hall will serve as a lasting tribute to his immense impact on the university and the sport.

The details

The project will be designed and fabricated by Brian Hanlon of Hanlon Studios, with timeline details to be announced later. IU Athletics also noted the statue will be fully funded by a long-time supporter who chose to remain anonymous.

• IU Athletics announced the plans for the statue on Monday, February 15, 2026.

What’s next

Timeline details for the installation of the Bob Knight statue will be announced at a later date.