Legendary Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball coach Bob Knight was hospitalized Friday night because of an "acute illness."
That is according to an email the school sent to former players, per Rick Bozich of WDRB.
Bozich shared the text of the email that asked for prayers for the 82-year-old former coach:
"PRAYERS FOR COACH KNIGHT
DEAR MBB ALUMNI:
"Please join us in sending prayers to coach Knight and his family. Coach Knight was admitted to the hospital Friday evening and is currently recovering from an acute illness. The family's hope is to have him back home soon.