Sports Media Mourns Death of College Basketball Legend Denny Crum

RIP to Denny Crum, one of the kindest humans and a legend of Basketball in the Bluegrass state

He was an innovator on and off the court and as known for his generosity as his ability. He made Louisville Basketball what it is and his heart was as big as his talent

God Bless him pic.twitter.com/kVVKKP7E8L

— Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) May 9, 2023

…way to represent your school, your team, your players, your city…everything. I meant it then, I mean it now.
You can't celebrate the great life of Denny Crum without mentioning who he was, not just what he achieved.
He was extraordinary man.

— Bob Valvano (@espnVshow) May 9, 2023

The best thing about Denny Crum is that almost every Louisville fan I know has both a favorite memory of some moment from one of his teams and a favorite individual memory of interacting with him individually at an event or in public that is just as precious to them.

— Mark Ennis (@MarkEnnis) May 9, 2023

Every fan base dreams of a head coach coming to their program, taking it to another level, and then falling in love with the place so much that they stay forever.

Denny Crum was that dream realized. https://t.co/qEVrKf8LkR pic.twitter.com/65yFvUOHwX

— Mike Rutherford (@CardChronicle) May 9, 2023

When people want to clash, be at each other’s throat over some controversial stance, whether it be sports or politics, Kentuckians would be wise to follow a path Denny Crum & Joe Hall followed their last 25 years, loving, caring and appreciating life in general. RIP, Denny & Joe. pic.twitter.com/vQ8FN4Cqk4

— Oscar Combs (@wildcatnews) May 9, 2023

From being an adversary of mine as a kid (Cats vs Cards), to recruiting me as a teenager, then to an actual competitive adversary in college, to a radio icon, Coach Denny Crum was pure class and is a legend of Kentucky. pic.twitter.com/x3JqCy4gdC

— CAMERON MILLS (@CameronMillz) May 9, 2023

So sad to learn of the passing of good friend DENNY CRUM ⁦⁦@LouisvilleMBB⁩ – A true LEGEND & HALL OF FAMER ! May Coach Crum RIP via @ESPN App https://t.co/AUWTxuQfDJ

— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) May 9, 2023

RIP to the legendary Louisville coach Denny Crum. Coach Crum was a brilliant coach, teacher, and competitor, and one of the finest gentlemen and champions the game has ever known. Denny Crum will always be Louisville Basketball. #RIP pic.twitter.com/GY09wBiFzm

— Jay Bilas (@JayBilas) May 9, 2023

this is sad news. HOF coach Denny Crum has passed at age 86. He was the MAN in Louisville for a long time, leading Cards to six Final Fours and two national championships in 1980 and 1986. Tears.

— Dick Weiss (@HoopsWeiss) May 9, 2023

Denny Crum was one of the great college coaches, and getting to cover his games as beat writer for Memphis and Cincinnati was an honor.
Am sorry to hear of his passing.
It wasn't just about 80 and 86, it was about everyone from Junior Bridgeman to DeJuan Wheat. He was a legend.

— Michael DeCourcy (@tsnmike) May 9, 2023

I am honored to say that I was 0-1 vs. ⁦@LouisvilleMBB⁩ Hall of Fame coach, Denny Crum. He was one of our profession’s all-time greats & was very kind to young coaches. Those that knew him considered him the same way off the court. Rest is peace, Coach Crum. pic.twitter.com/PgsZS0c2tj

— Fran Fraschilla (@franfraschilla) May 9, 2023

Column: RIP to Louisville legend Denny Crum, a coach who helped college basketball continue its evolution as a showcase of Black excellence in the 1970s and 80s. His teams played with soul. https://t.co/nJzh6gFrh5

— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) May 9, 2023

Denny Crum was a basketball legend, making an impact here in Kentucky by leading Louisville to win multiple national titles. But even more importantly, he made a difference in the community by running an inclusive program for all to enjoy. He will be greatly missed. ^AB

— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) May 9, 2023