Fri Mar 14 19:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Indiana Basketball Legend Calbert Cheaney Reflects on Life, Legacy, and Coach Knight
**BLOOMINGTON, IN** – Indiana University basketball icon Calbert Cheaney, now the Hoosiers’ Director of Player Development, recently shared poignant memories of his time playing under legendary coach Bob Knight, who passed away on November 1st. In an interview on the weekly IU basketball radio show, Cheaney reminisced about his last visit with Knight, describing a quiet, intimate gathering where he simply expressed his gratitude.
Cheaney, the Big Ten’s all-time leading scorer with 2,613 career points, emphasized the importance of teamwork and camaraderie during his four years at Indiana (1989-1993). While acknowledging his individual achievements, including three All-American honors and a spot as the No. 6 overall NBA draft pick, he highlighted the strong bonds formed with teammates like Chris Reynolds, Pat Graham, and Alan Henderson. He credited their collective effort for their success, including two Big Ten Championships and a Final Four appearance.
Cheaney described Knight as “one of the greatest coaches ever,” expressing gratitude for the opportunity to have played under him. His time at Indiana, marked by both individual accolades and team success, is a testament to his talent and the legacy of Coach Knight’s influence. Now, Cheaney focuses on mentoring the current generation of Hoosiers, working behind the scenes to support the program he once helped define.
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