Trump pays tribute to 'great man' Bob Knight: 'Tough as nails, but a big heart'

Dan Dakich, a former Indiana star basketball player and host of OutKick's "Don't @ Me" pays tribute to coaching legend Bob Knight.

The death of Bob Knight on Wednesday made sports fans recount their memories of the legendary college basketball coach.

Knight, 83, was one of the most successful coaches ever but also one of the most controversial, calling for plenty of stories to be told.

But former President Donald Trump had only high opinions of Knight.

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Then-President Trump embraces former Indiana University basketball coach Bob Knight during a campaign rally on November 2, 2018, at Southport High School in Indianapolis. (Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images)

Trump posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, to pay tribute to the coach.

"The World just lost an incredible person, the Great Bobby Knight. He was not just an award-winning and record-breaking Coach, he was loyal to his Players, to his State, and to our Country—Tough as nails, but a big heart," Trump wrote.

Knight supported Trump when he ran for president in 2016 and appeared at a rally during the 2018 midterms.

"When he Endorsed me, it was like the whole Great World of Indiana opened up happy and wide. Our hearts and prayers are with his wonderful wife Karen and Sons, Tim and Pat—Their Father was a great man!"

Former Indiana basketball coach Bob Knight speaks while standing next to then-presidential candidate Donald Trump during a campaign event in Evansville, Indiana, on April 28, 2016. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Knight was a three-time national champion and made five Final Fours, all during his 29-season tenure at Indiana.

Knight's first college head coaching job was with Army in 1965; he