Royce Waltman dies at 72

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    Royce Waltman captivated Indiana's basketball fans with his folksy attitude and a penchant for winning.

    Being Bob Knight's right-hand man helped, too.

    On Monday night, the man who became a familiar face on college basketball sidelines throughout the state died at age 72 after a long battle with health problems. Waltman's wife, Carole, notified Indiana State officials Tuesday morning of the death, sports information director Ace Hunt said.

    "His knowledge of the game and ability to teach it was only eclipsed by the way he made you feel when you were with him," Indiana coach Tom Crean said in a statement Tuesday. "Personally, I respected him long before I came to Indiana. In getting to know Royce here, I was incredibly fortunate to have become his friend."

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