Bio

Sam Knight came to Riverside from Cleveland to play for Jerry Tarkanian and never left. He helped the Tigers to a state championship and met Blanche, a former Tiger cheerleader, whom he would later marry. They eventually settled into the Indian Hills neighborhood, northwest of Riverside. Together they raised four children, all of whom became exceptional athletes, only not in basketball. Through the years, the Knights have remained connected to RCC through the Tiger Backers.

In the last year, Knight, along with other former Tarkanian players, have made it their mission to work with the Tarkanian family to hopefully erect a statue of Tarkanian in Wheelock Gym, remembering the icon coach for his successful years at RCC. Knight’s effort to honor his former coach has reconnected the Knights with the College and the Tiger Backers.