4 Purdue for the first time in four years. Well, I've always bragged about Indiana University, regardless of how they were doing. Talking with parents. We've got to try to win a national title because that's what it's all about. while Jackson-Davis could have celebrated after finishing the game with 2,081 points 20 more than Hoosiers coach Mike Woodson scored during his college career it was the second-year coach who seemed . Asked if his emotions were any different heading into Tuesday than when he coached for a new team in the NBA, Woodson said: I dont know.. Its good, Woodson said, To be back home., Postgame Discussion: Indiana vs. Iowa Four weekends ago, I was back home in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to surprise my little sister at her show choir competition. I just didnt like how the process was going when they wanted to talk with me, Woodson said. I'm an IU grad.'. I've been on the front end of it, when it was good. "That's the only reason that I'm back. You would only expect that. IU finished the conference season with six straight victories and won the Big Ten title. Now we know just how much IU coveted Stevens.. So he didnt know what he could do (academically). Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 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. "You guys never saw me come back, but every summer I was back here, visiting friends and family. "We got the Knicks up and going. When all looked to be lost for Indiana at various points, there was an aura of assurance that surrounded Woodson. I just kind of quietly went about my business as a coach and I was still able to come back here and be a part of Indiana University. Hey Woody, we can play golf every day, Fitzsimmons said. Murray got the Hawkeyes off to a fast start, hitting 3-pointers on their first two possessions. And Jim Dolan, the Knicks' owner, that's the only guy that I had to go face to get out of this deal. Upon losing Woodson, the Hoosiers went 7-5 in the Big Ten until he returned to spark Indiana back into action. Yes, we've had a few players that left. Scott May (former IU All-American) has been down here for many, many years. The 64-year-old was born on March 24, 1958 in Indianapolis. He was 13 when his father died. He was a little different at that point in time than he is now, said House on Monday evening to IU radio voice Don Fischer on Woodsons show. At least once a week there is great news about the direction of the program. (AF) (Footnote, "Goodfellas", "There's like 40 people on the conference call at my first press conference, so I asked my assistant to go out and pick up all the newspapers around the state so I could read them all. Mike and his wife, Terri, have two daughters, Alexis and Mariah, who were volleyball players at Georgia Tech. Share. The only way I can do my homework is to watch these guys play on tape and assess them that way. "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. Woodson approached her to join his staff just weeks after taking the job. (AF) (Yea, youngsters, a music record is oh, never mind. Knight stayed true to his promise. It hasn't been perfect. I get that. The transcript of what Mike Woodson said after Indiana's 79-71 road win at Purdue. And that House was telling the story of Woodson finding his voice on a radio show named after him wasnt lost on her. "So I've gone through the struggles, too, just like a lot of Indiana University basketball fans. Perkins had 23. CLASS 4A: Munster: Munster: 61: Merrillville: 55: Lake Central: 70: East Chicago Central: 55: Crown Point: Hobart: 55: Kankakee Valley: 44: Valparaiso: 62: Lowell: 26 . "He walked out of that meeting and he came back and he said, 'Hey, coach, I'm on board.'. BOZICH: But did you and your peers talk about what was wrong and how it could be fixed? It was as if Woodson had never truly left Indiana, and Indiana never left him. "It hasn't changed. Emailed daily. I've said it time and time again: Indiana University basketball is Bob Knight. Jackson-Davis ninth rebound made him the schools career leader in that category ahead of Alan Henderson. Boys & Girls Club Beverage Tumbler $ 13.00. - 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. Scattered storms (a few could be severe), mainly in Kentucky, BLOOMINGTON, IN - MARCH 29, 2021 - Head Coach Mike Woodson of the Indiana Hoosiers and Indiana Hoosiers Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Dolson during a press conference in Bloomington, IN. That component hasn't and won't be overlooked by Woodson. "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.". The Hoosiers are now 20-10 overall and 11-8 in Big Ten play, with the regular season . Mike Woodson's house Atlanta, Georgia (GA), US Like Tweet Share Pin The retired American basketball player and current head coach of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks lives here. "I'm hoping and praying that I'm putting the right pieces in place. That's how it's always been. Even through the buzzer in Indianas 68-62 win, one that was closer than it shouldve been, Woodson remained calm. Caitlin Clark. "When I'm recruiting kids, it's all about family to me, man. "I've spent my life here. Its just unacceptable the way we played tonight, Woodson said. 3 University of Kansas on Dec. 17. Mike Woodson has said he believes his father worked himself to death trying to take care of him and his 11 siblings on the near northeast side of Indianapolis in the '50s and '60s. He mostly took in the game on the sideline with his hands folded under his chest. So here I am.". It was just a full meltdown of our defensive game plan, Jackson-Davis said. "That's all I know. Getty Images. "At that time I was in the eighth grade. I'm trying to win the national title. 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. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 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). I couldn't sell it no other way when I went to Atlanta. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler), Indiana men's basketball coach Mike Woodson. They wanted me to stay on board. NCAA Tournament appears to be up for grabs, Sister Jean makes her pick for NCAA Tournament winner, Top NFL Draft prospect wanted on charges stemming from fatal crash, Morant allegedly went after teen, mall cop in incidents, Insider gives latest on Lamar Jackson, Ravens situation, Red Wings, Larkin agree to eight-year, $69.6M extension, Chargers GM responds to Keenan Allen speculation, MLB backs movement to exempt MiLB players from Florida wage law, Report: Giants have 'sweet spot' for Jones deal, line in sand with Barkley, Ex-welterweight title challenger released from UFC contract. BLOOMINGTON - Trayce Jackson-Davis set Indiana's career rebounds record Tuesday night. For the past three Januarys, the couple have left Chicago and set up house in a Bloomington extended-stay hotel. But every year I was right there rooting. DOYEL: You've got four books over your shoulder (in his office). 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. In fact, it is one of many aspects of Woodsons very public career she revels in. There's fans everywhere I (went) in my walk of life in the NBA. All rights reserved. Finally, sitting in the press room after the game, Woodson let himself crack a smile. It might have been the only work House would have come out of retirement for. Stays mild with some sun. They set something that you all strive to be, man, as a player, as a student athlete. Now I get to make people happy, by writing them a nice letter from coach, and showing them the side of him that I know, House said. I go to 29 different (arenas) to play NBA basketball, and IU is all over the place. That's not my makeup. "I feel like I've been around the world, and I've come back (to IU after) 40 years. House went from helping Woodson find his voice more than 40 years ago, to now often being his voice. I've said that for many, many years. "It wasn't a knock against the young kid, but I showed film of what he couldn't do. Indiana blown out by Iowa in worst home loss under Woodson, Northwest Allen County Schools faces backlash following decision to cancel school play, Nixed Carroll High School play to be replaced, superintendent says officials didn't cave to pressure, Indiana at Purdue Wrap-Up: The rivalry belongs to the Hoosiers, Purdue continues scuffling, Stalled Lofts at Headwaters Park project faces cost and contaminants, Board's stubborn focus preventing Philharmonic accord. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. And I honestly thought I could help him make the next move to the big leagues. Above is the full Q&A. "So I had to do some damage control I had to start setting up meetings with the parents and the players. The folks over at The Bluebird, Bloomington's coolest music place when live music is allowed, asked him to come over and play the sax for a while and just read lyrics. The former NBA player and current coach owns this property. "We just travel. On the surface, he never let his emotions get too high, too low. He said the same about his own team after the . Indiana was that way. 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. BLOOMINGTON After Indianas road loss to Iowa on Jan. 5, Hoosiers coach Mike Woodson called the performance of the referees bulls---.. The answer, according to Woodson, is actually quite simple. That's the only reason why I'm here. Once I got up there and got with Tom (Thibodeau), I was back in my comfort zone. I was a 5-9 point guard in the eighth grade. Then we've got to sell it as a unit. A look back at No. He gave me his blessings to do that. IU also led the Big Ten in field goal percentage defense at 39.6% and finished second in blocked shots at 4.83 a game. @Knickoson42. "The Knicks called (last fall) and asked me to come back (as an assistant coach). "It wasn't funny 35 years ago, and it's sure not funny now.'' Its a secretary role, but one that is critical in keeping the mens basketball office functioning. Boys & Girls Club T-Shirt (Small) $ 12.00. Indiana head coach Mike Woodson speaks with the media after the Hoosiers' midweek matchup with Iowa. He, Gayle (Cook's wife) and Carl, his son, all these years, about 40 years, I've had a relationship with that family. 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. They couldn't understand why Indiana athletic director Scott "Cletus" Dolson hired him in the first place. There was a problem saving your notification. I just kind of walked away from it.. How does it fit? "Yes, I've got a lot of big shoes to fill and I'm up for the challenge. After its regular week-long, non-televised celebrations, the annual awards ceremony concluded with its main ceremony on Saturday night. A widely-touted "players' coach" dating back to his NBA days, Woodson seemingly knew the right buttons to press at each turn, even if it took longer than some might've hoped. Unfortunately, the pandemic kept people at home this past season. See also: Three keys, highlights, final stats. Everyones upset. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler) Iowa - Away - Hoosiers Lose 74-83 Indiana threw away an 11-point first half lead and fell to Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. From 2011 to 2017, he was the head coach for the University of . "So to be able to get an opportunity to come back and coach, something I had been doing for a number of years at the NBA level, it was just like a dream come true because it just doesn't happen that often that a player gets to play college basketball at the highest level you can play it, go pro, go into in coaching and then circle back. Pin. A lot of people don't know that. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. I knew what that high was all about. DOYEL: What kind of season is acceptable in Year 1? 9 min read. But a lot of these guys are local, a lot of guys live up in Indy, they're close. I gave him the biggest hug. Just talked basketball. Thirty minutes into the first day of practice, Fitzsimmons had to leave the gym. He and I became close friends. Mike Woodson is going to be great in Bloomington. Got a lot of work that needs to be done to get this team back on top. The athletic department said Friday in a news release that Woodson . "I could have stayed in the NBA, I've lived over half my life in the NBA. It was already set when I came to Indiana University. 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.". They're going to be welcome because they deserve that. I'm going to try to do the best job that I can possibly do to get us back on top.". And when you say you brought your money back to Bloomington, do you own property or restaurants? "After watching all three, they kind of fit a need that we had here at Indiana University. Woodson is an American basketball coach and former professional basketball player who served three seasons as an assistant coach for the Milwaukee Bucks from 1996 to 1999. - Indiana coach Mike Woodson is expected to return to the sideline on Saturday when the Hoosiers take on Ohio State at 8 p.m. Former Hoosier and NBA coach Mike Woodson feels right at home back in Bloomington, returning to Indiana as the team's newest head coach. 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. WOODSON:"I've never felt that I was 63. Indiana men's basketball's effort bothered head coach Mike Woodson in the loss to the No. My. There has been struggles and a bit of a malaise. He is a graduate of Indiana University and an AP Top 25 football voter. Born in Indianapolis, Woodson was a star scoring guard under Hall of Fame coach Bob Knight from 1976-80, helping the school average 20 wins per season in his time there before the . 247Sports . That's what I'm about. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. Dateline BLOOMINGTON, Ind. I had a chance to do some things that I hadn't done because I was coaching all those years. Club Kid Puzzle $ 5.00. WOODSON:"Again, I didn't come back just to come back and be the coach at Indiana. And now it has all come full circle for House. And we sat there for about an hour and it finally registered. She began tutoring Woodson in 1976 as he became the first person in his family to earn a college degree. Woodson's built-in familiarity with Bloomington and the Hoosiers allowed his transition to go smoother than IU coaches of the past. "But coming from a big family taught me values. Before joining the Hawks, Woodson served for one season (2003-04) as an assistant coach with the Detroit Pistons, where he earned an NBA Championship ring as one of the chief architects behind Detroits suffocating defense that helped lift the Pistons to the 2004 NBA title. Because Coach Knight took a chance on me as a player. Don't miss out on any of our exclusive football, basketball and recruiting coverage. BOZICH: There's been a lot of discussion about the re-branding of Indiana basketball. Houses area of focus at that time was language education, and her job at the time among other things was to help the hyper-focused Woodson blossom into a communicator. Anitra House first started tutoring IU mens basketball players when Woodson was a freshman in Bloomington. Watch as Indiana coach Mike Woodson met with the media following a 90-68 loss to Iowa on Tuesday in Bloomington. ), Woodson also wondered why there was no statue of his coach, Bob Knight, who won three titles in the building. I've had my battles physically over the years, from the back surgery I had many years ago. These are books that obviously Archie was reading. Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. But to get (Race) Thompson back, to get Khristian Lander and (Jordan) Geronimo back, that was a major start for me, even though we lost Armaan Franklin (to Virginia) and the big fella, Joey (Brunk to Ohio State). This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. I was playing but I never played competitively until the eighth grade. 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. . ', "That's kind of how my career (got started). You asked me about at 63, why am I still in this?". '' (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.'' WOODSON: "I've got to give my staff a lot of credit. The release from Indiana follows: But for all of his success in his first season at the helm of the Hoosiers, there were still plenty of learning curves -- whether in the public eye or not. 5 Purdue in what Jackson-Davis called probably the best victory weve had.. Here is a slightly edited transcript of our discussion. They exploited it and they took advantage of it and they hit shots, so credit to them.. Instead, they're askinghow far can he take them? 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. He scored a career-high 18.2 ppg with Kansas City in 1982-83. 15 Indiana's 90-68 home loss to Iowa. But at the end of the day, it's relationships, it's talking to people. But hed need another coach to help him learn how to navigate life as a college student. What message did you have that resonated with them? Woodson, left, has worked with some top NBA coaches including his time as an assistant for Doc Rivers with the Clippers. He lost his dad when he was 13, and he started working part-time, and going to school, and moving around to different schools, and playing basketball. Right after I got here I ordered some spaghetti with marinara sauce and got egg noodles with ketchup. As an assistant, he has worked for greats such as Chris Ford (Bucks), George Karl (Bucks), Larry Brown (76ers and Pistons), Mike DAntoni (Knicks), Doc Rivers (Clippers), and Tom Thibodeau (Knicks). "And my staff that I rave about and will continue to rave about has put me in position to get on the phone and do Zooms with these parents and players. You guys are not even giving me a chance.'. I was so excited. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. He was living in New York City the most famous city in the world and decided to move to little ol' Bloomington on Monday when he was offered the job by current athletic director and former IU towel boy Scott Dolson. I've been able to do that over the years in the NBA. But there was also All-American Trayce Jackson-Davis throwing down dunks, providing optimism that the program is starting an upward trend. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) Mike Woodson has been the Indiana University men's basketball coach for less than two months but has already reshaped the roster, completed his staff and set goals. He wondered why he didn't have a statue himself. 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. And I walked away from that game that day saying, 'If I can hold my own against Wayne Radford, I got a shot at it. They came in here and kicked our ass, it was just that simple.. Whether lingering in the shadows of Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall for the past four decades, or front and center for 17,000 fans to cheer,the initial questions surrounding Woodson's abrupt jump to college basketball are becoming clearer by the day. 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.". "When I lost my dad at the age of 13, I had to grow up, quickly. Dylan Sinn is a College Sportswriter, covering mainly Indiana, Purdue and Notre Dame, as well local colleges in northeast Indiana and Fort Wayne TinCaps baseball. WOODSON:"Well, I think the main thing is, I think what's been missing, that I've talked to players my age, players who came before me or after me, is that they were left out. I thought we had a 2-hour great meeting. Coaching is tough. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. He went on to score more than 2,000 career points. (AF) (We all concur on that one.). I've had a lot of good times and I've had some bad times. If you don't come ready to play, you can be beaten by anybody in the Big Ten, let alone just in college in general.". Mike Woodson isn't a stranger to Indiana or Bloomington, that much was clear when he took the Hoosiers head coaching gig last spring. As a senior in the 1979-80 season, he was named the Big Tens most valuable player, despite undergoing mid-season back surgery. "It's just amazing. I'm living in an apartment and I spend most of my time here in Assembly Hall. It spurred a carousel of coaches: Mike Davis, then Kelvin Sampson, Dan Dakich and Tom Crean. WOODSON: "The timing was always kind of off or against me, even when Tom Crean received the job (in 2008). There were flashes of success, but nothing sustained. Copyright 2023 YB Media, LLC. "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. While the crowd roared to life after his name was introduced, Woodson remained focused in the huddle with his players. Quick brag . DOYEL: Assembly Hall has been redone, so you're not in Bob Knight's former office literally, but you're in there metaphorically. 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. Today, they're still talked about. "Unfortunately we've had our ups and downs over the years but I'm still there rooting. In Big Ten games, the Hoosiers also led the league in field goal percentage defense at 41.3%. There was a time when "Siri, call Lindsey's cell'' actually didn't work. "And with Archie, before he became the head coach, I got a call about the job. We've got to win the Big Ten. "There's a lot of great college coaches, I mean, there's no cupcakes in the Big Ten, there's just not. I think when you're recruiting players you've got to put them in the best positions to be successful. 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. Why give up the glitz and the glamor of the sports' highest league to instead recruit and coach a bunch of 18 to 22-year-olds? That's just the nature of coaching and the nature of sports.". Again, a lot of it had to do with timing, but this was the perfect timing. I didn't want that. They knew people that I knew in Atlanta. I don't care what level you coach at or what sport you coach. Because, again, I've never recruited at the college level, but I've recruited at the NBA level. Im going to play golf.. I could never not root for the Indiana Hoosiers.". Woodson missed Wednesday night's game at Minnesota because he was recovering from COVID-19. 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. Me being next to the youngest, most of my older sisters and an older brother, they were out of the home. In 1991, after playing a decade in the NBA, Woodson was content with stepping away from the game. Whereas some NBA coaches may perceive college basketball as a step down, Woodson hasn't, especially not in the brutally-honest Big Ten where a team can be humbled on any given night just as easily as it can be praised. That Mike Woodson had his head down, focused on the task at hand. I get it. 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. 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 just think Indiana basketball is still as big as ever. Mike Woodson's House. I don't need much. "I scored 2,000 damn points and won Big Ten Player of the Year when I only played six games!!!!'' WOODSON: "That we're all going to be back as a family. The development of Trey Galloway She got papers from Bloomington, Indianapolis, South Bend, Lafayette, Muncie, Evansville, Richmond, Martinsville, Bedford, French Lick, Paoli, Spencer and Clay City and it was THE SAME STORY in every paper.'' Hes started to bridge the gap, inviting Knight to practice and Isiah Thomas to Hoosier Hysteria. (AF), Big cities, big fun. 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