Knight pokes fun in victory

LUBBOCK, TEXAS — Bob Knight passed along a couple of love taps -- clearly in jest -- during Texas Tech’s 93-59 win over Arkansas Little Rock on Tuesday night.

A day after Knight forcefully lifted up a player’s chin on the sideline, the volatile coach poked fun at himself.

Knight patted Darryl Dora on the back of the head and gave him two light swats on the behind as the senior jogged to the foul line late in the first half.

The crowd roared its approval.

Near the end of the game, Knight also gave Michael Prince -- the player Knight confronted Monday night -- a gentle pat on the behind. Fans responded with light applause.

Texas Tech (3-0) never trailed and beat the Trojans (2-1) in the College Basketball Experience Classic. The Red Raiders advanced to play No. 16 Marquette in Monday’s semifinal at Kansas City, Mo.

After the game, Knight rebuffed questions from reporters about the incident with Prince.

“I have said nothing publicly about it nor do I intend to, and that is the attention that it deserves,” Knight said.