Chris Beard consider Bob Knight A mentor.
It was clear at halftime on Tuesday evening, when her Ole Miss Rebels had a 23 -point lead on Kentucky.
“It is Bob Knight. The victory promotes the most aggressive team and the team that makes the least mistakes, “he told ESPN.
Ole Miss (17-6, 6-4) is in the upper half of the Southeast Conference ranking after Kentucky. THE Rebels lost little against Purdue In November and challenged No. 1 Auburn last week.
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The history of Beard de Beard coaches includes a decade as a associated chief traction under Bob and Pat Knight in Texas Tech from 2001-11. He trained the 2016-21 Red Raiders, taking them in the Final Four 2019.
Texas, his Alma Mater, hired him far from Texas Tech in 2021. During his second season, he was accused of having attacked his fiancée and was dismissed although the accusations were abandoned.
Ole Miss hired Beard just after the end of the 2022-23 season, and has a 37-18 file. He has rebels near the national ranking.
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HOOSIER Nation! Guess who has just beat the Kentucky brakes (98 points, 24 assists and only 1 turnover) while paying tribute to Bob Knight.
We need this man to be our next coach!
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– Adam Robert (@adambtweetin) February 5, 2025
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