Former Indiana University head coach Bobby Knight will kick off ICAST 2012 as the guest keynote speaker during the annual State of the Industry Breakfast held July 11. Knight was one of college basketball’s most successful and innovative coaches, having won 902 NCAA Division 1 men’s basketball games. Knight remains “the object of near fanatical devotion” from his former players and Indiana fans. With his colorful personality, Knight currently serves as a studio analyst for ESPN during Championship Week and for coverage of the NCAA Tournament.

“This year, we’re delighted to host Coach Knight as our keynote speaker during Wednesday morning’s State of the Industry Breakfast,” said ASA President and CEO Mike Nussman. “There is no better way to jump start the world’s largest sportfishing trade show than with a rousing message of teamwork and team spirit – Coach Knight style.”