Bob Knight Hires Agent

Bob Knight, fired earlier this year by Indiana University, has signed an exclusive management contract with IMG for representation in all areas including broadcasting, publishing, public speaking and commercial endorsement.

Knight spent 29 years at Indiana, leading the Hoosiers to three NCAA basketball titles and 11 Big Ten championships. He also coached gold-medal teams in the Olympics and Pan American Games.

IMG, founded by Mark McCormack, represents Tiger Woods, Pete Sampras, Vince Carter, Peyton Manning, Evander Holyfield, Wayne Gretzky, Joe Montana, John Madden and Arnold Palmer, among others.

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