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Knight's transition from player to coach began when he became an assistant at West Point after enlisting in the Army. By the age of 24, he ascended to head coach, becoming the youngest to do so at that time. His coaching style was rooted in discipline and preparation. Knight’s philosophy emphasized hard work and fundamental skills, setting the stage for his success in later years.

The relationships he fostered during his early coaching years, especially with fellow coaches like Pete Newell, provided Knight with the knowledge and perspective he would later apply at Indiana University.

The Indiana Era