"When I'm recruiting kids, it's all about family to me, man. KRAVITZ: When you talk to former IU players, they talk about how the culture, the Indiana culture, has been lost the last number of years. Big Ten tournament seeding and tiebreaker scenarios, Big Ten tournament seeding and tiebreaker scenarios, Five takeaways from Indianas loss against Iowa, Indianas defense nonexistent in 90-68 loss to Iowa, Five takeaways from Indianas win over Eastern Michigan. Talking with parents. "But I don't know if we've ever lost the brand. "There's a lot of great college coaches, I mean, there's no cupcakes in the Big Ten, there's just not. Here was Woodson, a 63-year-old with no collegiate coaching experience, walking the sidelines on the court that he last played on 41 years ago. ', "That's kind of how my career (got started). Woodsons NBA playing career began in 1980-81, when he averaged 4.7 points over 11.7 minutes in 81 contests with the Knicks. DOYEL: You've got four books over your shoulder (in his office). Hey Woody, we can play golf every day, Fitzsimmons said. You would only expect that. Mike Woodson is one of the best players to ever put on an Indiana uniform, and now he's coming home to Bloomington to coach the Hoosiers. That was a bulls--- performance tonight. During his coaching career, Woodson would quietly come back to Bloomington whenever he could. Never once. Mike Woodson is going to be great in Bloomington. There was a problem saving your notification. I've been away from this part of the country, but I've always come back every summer quietly, but people just didn't know that.". When I watch him do his (radio) show or press conference, Im very proud to think about how far hes come in articulating what he wants to say, House said. 12-seed Wyoming in the NCAA Tournament, the Hoosiers' first March Madness win in six years. How do you plan to do that? She worked under Kurpius from 1974-79 as a tutor and joined the department full-time in November, 1979 as a member of the Academic Services office. And Jim Dolan, the Knicks' owner, that's the only guy that I had to go face to get out of this deal. "I feel like I've been around the world, and I've come back (to IU after) 40 years. There was Indiana's first win over then-No. What did you do to convince him to stay and how can you fix his weaknesses? I was just waiting and waiting and waiting. Getty Images. (AF) (Sadly, that's true, too.) House was Woodson's tutor at Indiana during his playing days, and with her help he became the first person from his family to earn a college degree. (AF), Woodson said he hasn't been well-received since he got to Bloomington, because a lot of fans who are Hall of Fame coaches from their mom's basement wanted a young, flashy successful college coach instead instead of an old man who's never once coached a college game. "Yes, I've got a lot of big shoes to fill and I'm up for the challenge. It was already set when I came to Indiana University. Today she watches him lead a high major college basketball program and deal with the media, but she remembers a much different side of him in 1976. I get that. She was a natural choice for the job. I've been able to do that over the years in the NBA. A person with knowledge of the decision confirmed the hiring to The Associated Press on Sunday, March 28, 2021. Indiana (20-10, 11-8) concludes the regular season on Sunday at home against Michigan. Its good, Woodson said, To be back home., Postgame Discussion: Indiana vs. Iowa My senior year in college I did an internship at the company. Well, I've always bragged about Indiana University, regardless of how they were doing. You have permission to edit this article. Products. "It's just, I've been coaching so long it's just what I do, so I feel comfortable being back here. He mostly took in the game on the sideline with his hands folded under his chest. And when Chester Woodson passed away in 1971, a 13-year-old Michael Dean Woodson followed suit he put his head down and got work. Fran McCaffery is in Bloomington today fresh off perhaps his strangest moment as a head coach and he's set the bar pretty high in that regard. Friday's invite-only (and non-televised) awards dinner will go on as scheduled from L.A. Live Event Deck, a popular event venue located . "But my loyalty and my feelings toward the basketball program have always been stronger than ever. Instead, they're askinghow far can he take them? Tweet. We've just got to get back to our winning ways.". You've got to be dedicated to what you're doing. "Well, everybody committed except the five best players. And you have no idea how much it means to me," Woodson said. Woodson discussed why, at age 63, he wanted the challenge of the IU job, how he intends to reshape the program's culture, growing up with 11 sisters and brothers and his early success recruiting. Mike Woodson accomplished a lot playing for Indiana under Bob Knight. '' (AF)*(Footnote, quotes courtesy of George Walker, "Hoosiers''), Woodson said he couldn't figure out the media situation here in Indiana, either, when he went out to"get the papers, get the papers.'' Despite undergoing back surgery in December and missing seven weeks, he was honored as the Chicago Tribunes Silver Basketball Award Winner following the season. Upon losing Woodson, the Hoosiers went 7-5 in the Big Ten until he returned to spark Indiana back into action. Fitzsimmons, though, knew exactly how to convince Woodson. "But it didn't work out that way and I wish them nothing but the best as they move forward and move on with their careers. BLOOMINGTON - Trayce Jackson-Davis set Indiana's career rebounds record Tuesday night. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. This article first appeared on FanNation Hoosiers Now and was syndicated with permission. Mike Woodson has named Anitra House as assistant to the head coach. So I pretty much got a late start. "I've spent my life here. Thats not much to be said. He and I became close friends. I had to tell them what was on my heart and how I felt, about the individual player, as a player and how I thought that player could help us from a team standpoint. At Broad Ripple High School in Indianapolis, he averaged 28.6 points as a senior, scored 1,154 points in his career, and earned All-State honors while being a member of the Indiana All-Stars. What message did you have that resonated with them? And why make the jump at 63 when potential retirement could've been on the horizon? I interviewed for the head job. "So I'm grateful and honored that this university put this team in my hands. But this is challenging for me, and I'm a competitive man.". Trey Galloway scored five quick points to help the Hoosiers cut the deficit to 21-18, but Iowa responded with a 13-2 spurt that included a pair of 3s from Payton Sandfort. Zach Osterman, Indianapolis Star. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler), Indiana men's basketball coach Mike Woodson. (The Hawkeyes) had their way, doing everything they wanted to do. How Mike Woodson met Anitra House Two things you have to know about Mike Woodson: his humble upbringing, and his rich loyalty. But it lives on forever now thanks to the efforts of his family . "I'm not selling it any differently here as the head coach at Indiana University. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. So I don't need much. "The Knicks called (last fall) and asked me to come back (as an assistant coach). And part of what Knight expected from all of his players was academic success. She created and maintained an athletics database to facilitate eligibility, financial aid, and NCAA/Big Ten federal reporting including graduation rates. Indiana head coach Mike Woodson reacts to the action on the court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. 9 min read. As head coach of the Knicks, Woodson guided his 2012-13 Atlantic Division Champions to their first appearance in the Eastern Conference semifinals since 2000 and finished his tenure as New Yorks coach with a record of 109-79 (.680). "He finally figured it out because I'm not concerned about what you do well. When cracks appeared to be forming throughout the season and shades of Indiana's old ways began rearing its ugly head, Woodson was often the mediator and reconciler. When I got the call about IU when it opened up, I was gung ho about pursuing it and I was hoping like hell I got the opportunity to come back.". I really felt good about the interview once Scott left and came back to Bloomington, still not knowing that I would get the shot to coach. Even through the buzzer in Indianas 68-62 win, one that was closer than it shouldve been, Woodson remained calm. "My ties have always been in Bloomington. After its regular week-long, non-televised celebrations, the annual awards ceremony concluded with its main ceremony on Saturday night. We've got to try to win a national title because that's what it's all about. In the following days, Woodson read his name in news stories about IUs opening. I'm living in an apartment and I spend most of my time here in Assembly Hall. Indiana University Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Dolson named former Hoosier All-American and Indianapolis native Mike Woodson as the 30th head coach in the mens basketball programs history on March 28, 2021. WOODSON: "I don't know if IU has ever lost its brand. Boys & Girls Club T-Shirt (Small) $ 12.00. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. You asked me about at 63, why am I still in this?". 247Sports . You've got a Herman B Wells book. WOODSON:"I've never felt that I was 63. I really needed a laugh early this morning, and I hope you got one, too. On the surface, he never let his emotions get too high, too low. That's not my makeup. Woodson stayed in. Woodson then earned the head coaching job with the Atlanta Hawks, followed by New York Knicks. It's all good.". He led the Hoosiers to the Big Ten Tournament semifinals for the first time since 2003 and helped three players earn All-Big Ten status including Trayce Jackson-Davis, Race Thompson and Xavier Johnson. Share. "That's all I needed to hear. Wayne Radford (another former IU player from Indianapolis), I talk about Wayne, but he was one of the first guys that I met at the age of 14. I couldn't sell it no other way when I went to Atlanta. He has an open-door policy with players so they can talk to him at any time. "So you can't forget those guys in terms of what they've done. Who is Mike Woodson? - Indiana coach Mike Woodson appeared on the weekly radio show 'Inside Indiana Basketball' with Don Fischer on Monday night at Southern Stone Restaurant. "That," IU coach Mike Woodson said postgame, mincing zero words, "was a bullshit performance Woodson approached her to join his staff just weeks after taking the job. In the days leading up to his IU coaching debut, Mike Woodson didnt let his excitement show. In 1996, he got his first assistant coaching job with the Milwaukee Bucks, which eventually led him to become an assistant coach under Larry Brown for the 2004 NBA champion Detroit Pistons. All rights reserved. (AF) For you young people, a phone book is a large printed object that has names and phone numbers in it of everyone who lives in your town. Perkins had 23. Trayce Jackson-Davis scored 26 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and had five assists for the Hoosiers (20-10, 11-8 Big Ten), but Kris Murray scored 26 points for Iowa (19-11, 11-8) and the visitors shot 56% from the field. And when you say you brought your money back to Bloomington, do you own property or restaurants? And Miller, I knew people that knew Miller in Houston, Texas, because I lived in Houston for 20-some years. Homes - Celebrity - Sports - Basketball Links: en.wikipedia.org By: neotrix Advertisement Celebrity Homes Mailing List Policies Your Name Comment Advertisement Nearby: I'm an average nobody. Pulled out of retirement to assume the role of Assistant to the Head Coach for the mens basketball program, House regularly sees a strong, confident Woodson take charge of a room, with all eyes on him. "I was able to do that along with my staff to get these three to commit to us. "I wasn't able to come back and actually catch games because of the conflict of me playing my schedule in the NBA just never allowed me to come and catch a game. He often looked back at his assistant coaches or twirled his finger to urge his players on. Iowa defeated Indiana 90-68. Yes, we've had a few players that left. That soft, soothing voice "will make millions,'' some slick NYC record producer said. "He walked out of that meeting and he came back and he said, 'Hey, coach, I'm on board.'. Hey Woody, Ill see you later, Fitzsimmons. "You guys, you write about it, but until you sit in that seat and have to experience it on a day-to-day basis, it's tough. If you do that, you put yourself in a position to win basketball games. I've been here my whole life.". (AF), "I kept thinking every morning and every night that I was moving from New York City to Bloomington, and that just started to blow my mind,'' Woodson said. WOODSON: "These books were left over. I kind of walked away from that thinking it's just not going to happen for Mike Woodson, which I was fine with that. Mike Woodson isn't a stranger to Indiana or Bloomington, that much was clear when he took the Hoosiers head coaching gig last spring. BLOOMINGTON - IU expects head coach Mike Woodson to be on the bench for Saturday's visit from Ohio State, after Woodson missed the Hoosiers' Wednesday win at Minnesota while recovering from COVID. "To me, really there is no in between. He was working himself to death, with no time for eloquence. Now back at his alma mater for the past year, Woodson has seeminglyembraced all the challenges. I relate to those guys. Indiana will hire former star player and longtime NBA coach Mike Woodson as its new head coach. "So for me, to say that I'm going to bridge the old to the new, I'm bringing (the former players) back. The athletic department said Friday in a news release that Woodson . He played for a demanding coach in high school in Broad Ripples Bill Smith, but Indianas Bob Knight wrote the book on high expectations. Woodson played 104 games for the Hoosiers after graduating in 1976 from Broad Ripple High School and is the fifth all-time leading scorer with 2,061 points and his 19.8 points per game average is tied (Calbert Cheaney) for the second highest by a Hoosier who played four seasons in college. I was the head coach in (Atlanta). But at the end of the day, it's relationships, it's talking to people. "After watching all three, they kind of fit a need that we had here at Indiana University. Reasonable Rabby vs The Hoosier Hysterics. That was kind of disheartening over all these years. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Feb 27, 2023 at 3:25 pm ET 2 min read. There has been struggles and a bit of a malaise. Indiana men's basketball's effort bothered head coach Mike Woodson in the loss to the No. Indiana head coach Mike Woodson during the team's Hoosier Hysteria NCAA basketball season kickoff event in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. He doesn't understand why all sorts of people in Bloomington were asking if Coach Knight threw him a chair. Its just unacceptable the way we played tonight, Woodson said. We've just lost our winning ways. @Knickoson42. Thirty to 40 of Woodsons friends and family attended Tuesdays game, including longtime writer Bob Hammel, whom Woodson exchanged pleasantries with in the press room, bringing back memories from the programs past. "They liked that and they were able to commit to us. He said the same about his own team after the 15th-ranked Hoosiers lost to the Hawkeyes 90-68 at Assembly Hall on Tuesday night, a defeat that ended IUs hopes of sharing the Big Ten championship with Purdue. KRAVITZ: At your age, people are starting to think about boats, golf and retirement. You've got to find players and people around you that believe in what you do. The release from Indiana follows: "So the interview really wasn't an interview (in 2017) as far as I was concerned. "But I like the direction of where we are right now and where we are headed, knowing there is a lot of work that's got to be done.". 1 in the preseason of the 1979-80 campaign. From 2011 to 2017, he was the head coach for the University of . They just competed, man. I'm living in an apartment. WOODSON:"Again, I didn't come back just to come back and be the coach at Indiana. He is a graduate of Indiana University and an AP Top 25 football voter. Katy, Texas (TX), US. I go to 29 different (arenas) to play NBA basketball, and IU is all over the place. And now it has all come full circle for House. He just wasnt very verbal with people that he didnt know.. Woodson joined the Knicks staff following six seasons as head coach of the Hawks, where he guided the Hawks to the NBA Playoffs in each of his last three seasons (including 2007-08, ending Atlantas eight-year Playoff drought), and into the Eastern Conference Semifinals in his last two seasons. - Indiana coach Mike Woodson said on his weekly radio show with Don Fischer on Monday night that senior point guard Xavier Johnson will not play on Tuesday against Iowa. Me being next to the youngest, most of my older sisters and an older brother, they were out of the home. I was playing but I never played competitively until the eighth grade. Mike Dean Woodson was born on 24 March 1958 in Indianapolis. Club Kid Puzzle $ 5.00. "I took this job for one reason and one reason only: to come back here and win Big Ten titles and national titles," Woodson said at last weekend's Peegs.com golf outing. Most kids start very young. The Scott Mays, (George) McGinnis, (Steve) Downing, the Van Arsdale twins, the guys who came before Mike Woodson, set the table. Chester Woodson was. The Hoosiers are now 20-10 overall and 11-8 in Big Ten play, with the regular season . He'd come home to Bloomington, he figured, and work alongside his friend Scott May at a real. When all looked to be lost for Indiana at various points, there was an aura of assurance that surrounded Woodson. "We just travel. He, Gayle (Cook's wife) and Carl, his son, all these years, about 40 years, I've had a relationship with that family. 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WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court's conservative wing signaled deep skepticism Tuesday over President Joe Biden's plan to wipe away $400 billion in student loan debt, suggesting the administration may have overstepped its authority by creating a program estimated to benefit more than 40 million . But there was also All-American Trayce Jackson-Davis throwing down dunks, providing optimism that the program is starting an upward trend. And I couldn't have been happier about it, man. Woodson did not . So Woodson went out to Phoenix, Arizona, for his first coaching job. It's a secretary role, but one that is critical in keeping the men's basketball office functioning. "We had our struggles early with that young team. There was the miraculous 17-point comeback win over Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Above is the full Q&A. "Then, Xavier and coach (Kenya) Hunter had a relationship there. But, boy, that team became a beautiful team to watch over the years. That's how I felt. It was one of the most embarrassing times of my life as a coach I was like shit, I played 11 years in the NBA and I have no idea what Im doing from a coaching standpoint.. Woodson was the 1980 Big Ten Player of the Year and NABC All-American as a senior in leading the Hoosiers to a conference title and a berth in the NCAA Tournaments Sweet Sixteen. A native of southern Indiana who graduated from Silver Creek High School, she earned a bachelors degree in secondary education/social studies and a masters degree in reading. My brothers had a lot to do with my success. "So I've gone through the struggles, too, just like a lot of Indiana University basketball fans. That's what I'm about. "At that time I was in the eighth grade. I was just being real. After Crean was fired in 2017, though, Woodson put his name into consideration. (AP) Kris Murray scored 26 points, Tony Perkins flirted with the first triple-double in Iowa history and the Hawkeyes beat No. The board, the 1,092nd of his career . Hosted by Grammy . "And you've got to get players to perform at a high level. That's what we did over the years. Because coaching is hard. ), He met with all his new players out in the lobby at Assembly Hall, out by all the statues. That's what I'm going to try to do. Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. In his first year, Woodson guided the team to a nine-win improvement, an NCAA Tournament win, built the top-rated defense in the Big Ten according to KenPom (22nd, nationally). "He finally said, 'Well, damn coach, we've been sitting here watching tape and you haven't put anything on there that I've done well.'. I'm just happy that he stayed and knowing that we've got a lot of work on our hands to do to get this turned around.". "Coach Woodson is doing great," the statement read. Then there was Tuesday evening, a unique whirlwind of nostalgia and hope. Alexis also played one season at IU. Boys & Girls Club T-Shirt (Large) $ 12.00. There were flashes of success, but nothing sustained. I put some film together based on his play here at Indiana University. He said the same about his own team after the . Somehow, they did it. No longer are fans and pundits askingwhy? "You don't want to lose any player. BOZICH: One of the biggest recruiting wins you had was getting Trayce Jackson-Davis back for his junior year. (AF) (Actually, that's true too, amazingly. It hasn't been perfect. Indiana coach Mike Woodson gestures during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. Woodson hit key free throws late in regulation to send. He needed to spend all that time on basketball, because look at what basketball has brought to him. Hes started to bridge the gap, inviting Knight to practice and Isiah Thomas to Hoosier Hysteria. Woodson, the boy who was hooked on IU basketball after receiving a T-shirt from Knight in grade school and who once couldnt fathom a coaching career, was at the epicenter of the Hoosier basketball world, winning his first career game. Murray, with Galloway's hand in his face, pulled up and drained the 3-pointer over his defender. "That's the only reason that I'm back. Thirty minutes into the first day of practice, Fitzsimmons had to leave the gym. The development of Trey Galloway With his ninth rebound in Indiana men's basketball's game against Iowa on Tuesday night, senior forward Trayce Jackson-Davis broke the program record, passing Alan Henderson. Boys & Girls Club T-Shirt (Medium) $ 12.00. Wayne and I became the best of friends for more than 40 years and never had a hiccup. But after leading his Hoosiers to a huge road win over arch-rival Purdue, Woodson was filled with pride. House was Woodsons tutor at Indiana during his playing days, and with her help he became the first person from his family to earn a college degree. I told that kid, 'Take me to the courts,' because I wanted to see how I fared against Wayne Radford, who I read about in the paper. While on the surface Woodson could've just been holding his cards close, in his own mind he said he always felt at ease, no matter the situation. . Woodson wanted to attend Bob Knights basketball camp, but given he grew up in a family with 12 siblings in inner-city Indianapolis he didnt have enough money to pay for it. "My thought process was, 'If you were interested in Mike Woodson coming to Indiana University to coach, get on a plane and you come see me or I come see you.' It's being able to get people are these young men, your dreams and goals of how you want to play and how they fit into the realm of what you're doing or are trying to do here at Indiana University. "That's kind of how we got Davis. The release from Indiana follows: BLOOMINGTON, Ind. Not because he didnt want it, but because he was tied up in his NBA life. Whether it was leading the Hoosiers to their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2016, or learning the recruiting ropesso seamlessly thathis first freshmen class includes a pair of five-star signees, Woodson hasn't backed down from the transition to college. See also: Three keys, highlights, final stats. "You guys never saw me come back, but every summer I was back here, visiting friends and family. WOODSON: "I'm from a family of 12. I walked away from that meeting really dejected. And you've got two books by my mentor (Bloomington businessman) Bill Cook, who's no longer with us that owned Cook Incorporated. Indiana shot 43%. Mike Woodson's House. "This time I thought the timing was perfect, even though I was in a contract year and had some years on my contract with the Knicks (as an assistant), not even knowing if they would let me out of my deal. The game ball, he said, hes going to keep. The Hawkeyes led 47-36 at halftime after shooting 61%. He gave me his blessings to do that. That's not to say it's going to happen. The answer, according to Woodson, is actually quite simple. He pushed me and he put me in the best position to be successful. There were thousands and thousands of players that came before me in the NBA that set the table for me to be able to do what I was able to do in the NBA. But then plans changed when Woodson got a call from the late Cotton Fitzsimmons. Woodson accepted. That component hasn't and won't be overlooked by Woodson. Woodson returned to the Bloomington campus in the spring of 2021 with a vast experiences and knowledge after playing in the NBA for 11 seasons beginning in 1980 and serving as a coach in the league beginning in 1996 for seven NBA franchises, including nine years combined as a head coach with the Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks. Mike Woodsons voice? Thats all I needed to hear, Woodson said. "It hasn't changed. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File), Former Indiana basketball head coach Bobby Knight, center, makes his first appearance at Indiana University since his dismissal in September of 2000. Yes, I had to do my homework and due diligence on the player. Michael Dean Woodson is a head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers men's team. Everyones upset. Unfortunately, the pandemic kept people at home this past season. Anitra House, I know if youre listening, boy, you were very instrumental in me getting through school. I'm new at this. Because, again, I've never recruited at the college level, but I've recruited at the NBA level. He continued on with his coaching cliches, telling his players to take it one game at a time. All he wanted to do, he said, was beat Eastern Michigan. "I started at the top with Davis. Woodson had promised his mother and siblings that he would go to IU and get a degree, and he had the intellect to get that done. In New York, "anything I wanted was a phone call away. The demands on Woodsons time outside of school meant that he was in for a major adjustment when he arrived at IU in 1976. Prior to his six years at the helm of the Hawks, Woodson logged eight seasons as an assistant coach with Milwaukee (1996-97 through 1998-99), Cleveland (1999-2000 through 2000-01), Philadelphia (2001-02 through 2002-03) and Detroit (2003-04). (AF) (Yea, youngsters, a music record is oh, never mind. "It wasn't funny 35 years ago, and it's sure not funny now.'' "That's all I know. Indiana forward Miller Kopp, right, attempts to block a shot by Iowa guard Tony Perkins in the second half Tuesday in Bloomington. People that know me knew that over the years. Do you mind telling me what any of them are? Talked about personal things from both sides. "We got the Knicks up and going. And we're going to try to make this thing happen together. Slideshow continues on the next slide 15 Indiana men's basketball had some momentum for perhaps the first time all night, junior guard Trey Galloway found himself guarding junior forward Kris Murray on the perimeter. Here was a once-thriving basketball program that has slipped further and further away from national relevancy. But I'd like to think the players we've brought in will be very instrumental in us moving forward. "I've never been a hater when it come to coaching. IU Athletic Director Scott Dolson flew to New York, where Woodson laid out his vision for the program and how he was going to bridge generations of a program. IU finished the conference season with six straight victories and won the Big Ten title. "I can never replace Bob Knight and all the things that he's done over the years for Indiana University basketball. Year 1 in your coaching tenure is not supposed to be your best one, but what do you expect to see, based on your roster and your own goals? 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