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“The key is not the will to win. Everybody has that. It is the will to prepare to win that is important.”

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Bobby Knight
Bobby Knight

Bobby Knight, born on October 25, 1940, is a renowned basketball coach. He has a high reputation in the basketball world and has coached at the University of Kentucky and the University of Texas, leading his teams to multiple NCAA championships. more

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