Bob Knight might be remembered most for yelling at officials and throwing chairs during his coaching glory days with the Indiana Hoosiers.

But Knight will soon be honored for his contributions t o the game of basketball as a player and not a coach.

Knight, a member of the 1960 NCAA champion Ohio State team who went on to become one of the most successful collegiate basketball coaches in history, will be inducted into the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame this fall, it was announced Friday.

With the addition of Knight, the 2012 Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame class totals 12 members, including Knight. The rest are:

Louise Bond-Williams (fencing), Pete Cusick (football), Jessica Davenport (basketball), George Downes (wrestling), Joseph Gailus (football), Ray Griffin (football), Rex Holman (wrestling), Keturah Lofton (track and field), Dick Schafrath (football), Jim Stone (volleyball coach) and Mike Vrabel (football).

The class will be inducted Sept. 14 at a dinner and will be introduced to the public at halftime of the Ohio State home football game against California on Sept. 15.

"Our basketball program is thrilled with this recognition of Coach Knight," Ohio State coach Thad Matta said. "Coach told me personally how honored he was last year receiving the University Ambassador medal. I know being inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame this year is something that will also mean a great deal to him. Ohio State holds a very special place in his heart, and this is another wonderful way to pay tribute to him for his career achievements."

Although better known for his coaching successes, Knight lettered three seasons at Ohio State for legendary coach Fred Taylor, serving as a reserve forward on the Buckeyes' 1960 national championship team and helping them make appearances in the NCAA title game in 1961 and 1962.