Days of Knight: How the General Changed My Life - Softcover

Kirk Haston

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0253022274 ISBN 13: 9780253022271

Publisher: Indiana University Press (IPS), 2016

Synopsis

What happens when a 6' 9" kid from Lobelville, Tennessee is recruited by legendary basketball coach Bob Knight? Kirk Haston's life was changed forever with just a two-minute phone call. Containing previously unknown Knight stories, anecdotes, and choice quotes, fans will gain an inside look at the notoriously private man and his no-nonsense coaching style. Which past Hoosier basketball greats returned to talk to and practice with current teams? How did Knight mentally challenge his players in practices? How did the players feel when Knight was fired? In this touching and humorous book, Haston shares these answers and more, including his own Hoosier highs-shooting a famous three-point winning shot against number one ranked Michigan State-and lows-losing his mom in a heartbreaking tornado accident. Days of Knight is a book every die-hard IU basketball fan will treasure.

About this title

Review:

"Coach Knight is a complex man with a very clear vision. Through a vast array of techniques and emotions, Days of Knight is an incredible inside look at Coach Knight s version of teaching the game of life and basketball. Most importantly, we see all sides of a fascinating leader and a brilliant tactician. --Coach Tom Crean, Indiana Hoosiers

"I ve read lots of words about Bobby Knight, but never from one of his players. I can t wait to read this." --" Tony Kornheiser, co-host of ESPN s Pardon the Interruption and former sportswriter for The Washington Post

"This is an outstanding read. Kirk has done a great job of portraying the very unique relationship that is player/coach. This book will take you inside one of the most storied college basketball programs and give you insight into one of the game s greatest coaches." --Michael Lewis, Indiana Hoosiers 1997-2000, Hoosiers all-time assists leader, assistant coach at University of Nebraska"

Review:

Kirk Haston is one of my all-time favorite players. Author: Bob Knight

About this edition

• Publisher: Indiana University Press (IPS)
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0253022274
• ISBN 13: 9780253022271
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 226