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Former Indiana basketball player Neil Reed dies


SANTA MARIA, Calif. (AP) -- Neil Reed, the former Indiana basketball
player who coach Bob Knight was caught on tape choking in 1997, has
died after collapsing in his Central California home. He was 36.


Pioneer Valley High School Principal Shanda Hererra says Reed died
Thursday morning of heart complications in Nipomo, Calif.


In March 2000, Reed accused Knight of choking him during a practice
in 1997.


When video of the practice surfaced backing Reed's claim, the Hall of
Fame coach, who was known for his temper as well as his success, was
put on a zero-tolerance policy by then-president Dr. Myles Brand.


Reed transferred to Southern Mississippi shortly after the incident and
played there in the 1998-99 season.


Hererra says he had worked at the Santa Maria school coaching football,
basketball, golf and teaching physical education since 2007.


Reed is survived by his wife, Kelly, and two daughters.

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