When Knight constructed the last American amateur Olympic team to win gold, he relied on the same philosophy that led the Indiana University Hoosiers to his first two national championships.
INDIANAPOLIS Bob Knight built his best teams with a blend of talent and fit. It was never more evident than on the 12-man roster he selected for the 1984 US Olympic team. Sure, the General cut future Hall of Famers Charles Barkley and John Stockton. But he kept three others, each…
Bob Knight built his best teams with a blend of talent and fit. It was never more evident than on the 12-man roster he selected for the 1984 U.S. Olympic team. Sure, the General cut future Hall of Famers Charles Barkley and John Stockton. But he kept three others, each of whom later made the 1992 Olympic “Dream Team” - Patrick Ewing, Michael Jordan and Chris Mullin.
Bob Knight built his best teams with a blend of talent and fit. It was never more evident than on the 12-man roster he selected for the 1984 U.S. Olympic team. Sure, the General cut future Hall of Famers Charles Barkley and John Stockton.