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Former Hoosier All-American Mike Woodson Named 30th Men\u2019s Basketball Coach at Indiana University<\/h1>\n

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. –\u00a0Indiana University Vice President and Director of Athletics\u00a0Scott Dolson<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0has named former Hoosier All-American and Indianapolis native\u00a0Mike Woodson\u00a0as the 30th<\/sup>\u00a0head coach in the men’s basketball program’s history.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
\nWoodson returns to the Bloomington campus with 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.\u00a0 He was currently serving as an assistant coach with the Knicks.<\/strong>
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\n“This is a great day and a great fit for Indiana Basketball,” said IU Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics\u00a0Scott Dolson<\/a><\/dfn>. “Throughout this process, I was looking for someone I could partner with to return Indiana Basketball to a level of success that Hoosier fans have come to know and expect, and Mike is that person.<\/strong>
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\n“During the last two weeks, I have spoken with numerous individuals at the college and NBA levels, and they were unanimous in their support of and respect for Mike. From his ability in terms of X’s and O’s to his skill\u00a0at building relationships and developing players, his reputation is outstanding. As a coach, he’s succeeded at the highest levels of the NBA, and he’s mentored some of the game’s all-time great players. On top of all of that, as one of our program’s legendary players, Mike certainly gives us a bridge to our past. But more important than what he did as a former Hoosier player, he’s someone who shares my vision for what Indiana Basketball is about, and I’m thrilled about what this day means for our program.”<\/strong>
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\nWoodson 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 Tournament’s Sweet Sixteen.\u00a0 Despite undergoing back surgery in December and missing seven weeks, he was honored as the Chicago Tribune’s Silver Basketball Award Winner following the season.<\/strong>
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\nIn addition, Dolson has announced that former Ohio State Coach\u00a0Thad Matta\u00a0will join the athletic department in the newly created position of Associate Athletic Director for Basketball Administration.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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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. This is a great hire.<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Mike Woodson is an Indiana guy through and through. Many of you have said that shouldn’t matter, but it does, it absolutely does. And it should. Those championship banners are there for a reason, and the goal should ALWAYS be to pursue more.<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Mike Woodson is a great basketball mind and a tireless worker. Ask NBA legends like Doc Rivers, who loved having Woodson on his staff. Ask Tom Thibodeau, current boss at the New York Knicks. They are much improved this season, and he’ll tell you that Mike Woodson has has a lot to do with that.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/header>\n
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Things are moving quickly for new Indiana head coach Mike Woodson after he was hired by the school on Sunday<\/a>, rocking the college basketball world and drawing some heavy criticism from media members<\/a>. But no matter how fast things are going, Woodson already has a challenge on his plate and that is getting Indiana players that are in the transfer portal to stay with the Hoosiers instead of leaving.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThey are the top priority right now,\u201d Woodson said of those players in the portal, according to CBS Sports\u2019 Jon Rothstein<\/a>. \u201cI\u2019ve got to get with them and meet with them.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Former IU players react to the hiring of Mike Woodson on social media<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Twitter is abuzz this afternoon with reaction from former IU players on the hiring of Mike Woodson.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve compiled all of the reaction below:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Lettsssss gooooo!!!!! Coach Woodson to the HOOSIERS!! NBA guy..Understands the IU culture\u2026Defensive minded..Hoosier Nation let\u2019s rally around him and get this program back on top!! #iubb<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2014 Verdell Jones (@Vj3_217) March 28, 2021<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Is it true? ? ?? ?? #iubb<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2014 Alan Henderson (@44AlanHenderson) March 28, 2021<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Home Sweet Home!! #iubb<\/a>https:\/\/t.co\/a5A9rmaEeb<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2014 A.J. Guyton (@ajguyton) March 28, 2021<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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I love it. Woody is a proven coach. He did an amazing job with our Knicks team. One of the nicest guys I\u2019ve ever met. Most of all understands our school better than anyone.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jared Jeffries (@ModernFishingTV) March 28, 2021<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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IU fans!! How y\u2019all feel about the new hire?????<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2014 Thomas Bryant (@nolimittb31) March 28, 2021<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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????????? https:\/\/t.co\/dpGlc9npRK<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2014 Christian Watford (@Cwat205) March 28, 2021<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Let it be known @IUHoosiers<\/a>https:\/\/t.co\/xFUC1vgr0R<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2014 Isiah Thomas (@IsiahThomas) March 28, 2021<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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\u2014 Eric Gordon (@TheofficialEG10) March 28, 2021<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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I like the new pick up https:\/\/t.co\/SvNI6YrxY7<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2014 Mo Creek (@Mo_Creek) March 28, 2021<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/article>\n

\u201cI love it. Woody\u2019s an amazing coach.\u201d Former Indiana players thrilled at the hiring of Mike Woodson<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<\/article>\n
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Former IU player and current NBA assistant coach Mike Woodson. <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Indiana and Mike Woodson have agreed in principle for Woodson to become Indiana\u2019s next basketball coach, sources tell Peegs.com.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Woodson has agreed to a six-year deal, sources tell Peegs.com.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A former IU player, Woodson has been an NBA head coach and assistant coach most every season since 1996-97. He currently is an assistant with the New York Knicks.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

From Indianapolis Broad Ripple, Woodson played at IU from 1976-77 through 1979-80, and is a career 19.8 points per game scorer. Woodson, who\u00a0turned 63 on March 24, is currently in his 22nd season as an NBA assistant or head coach.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

He has a career head coaching record of 315-365 that includes at complete rebuild of the Atlanta Hawks that started in 2004-05.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

His first three seasons with the Hawks, they went 13-69, 26-56 and 30-52 and they completely rebuilt the franchise. His fourth year, the Hawks went to the playoffs. His fifth (47-35) and sixth (53-29) years, the Hawks won a first-round playoff series and finished second in their division.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

As the head coach of the New York Knicks for parts of three seasons, from 2011-12 to 2013-14, Woodson was 109-79. His second season, he led the Knicks to a 54-28 record. The Knicks won a playoff series over the Boston Celtics before falling to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Woodson\u2019s 54-28 record in 2012-13 was the Knicks\u2019 best record since 1996-97.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Among the reasons the Knicks brought Woodson back as an assistant are his offensive mind and his ability to relate to younger players.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI think it\u2019s a wonderful hire,\u201d former IU great, NBA player and current Indiana Pacers assistant coach Calbert Cheaney told Peegs.com.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s a great coach with a wealth of experience, including a wealth of NBA experience. I know he understands Indiana basketball. He played there. He\u2019s been around the program for many years. He\u2019s always come back even though he\u2019s been in the league.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cHe understands Indiana basketball.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Former Ohio State, Xavier and Butler coach Thad Matta has agreed to a staff position in an non-recruiting role, meaning he can’t recruit off campus. Current IU assistant Kenya Hunter is being considered for one of the three assistant coach positions.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cHe can make it happen,\u201d said one former IU player.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Indiana athletic director Scott Dolson on Mike Woodson:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a great day and a great fit for Indiana Basketball. Throughout this process, I was looking for someone I could partner with to return Indiana Basketball to a level of success that Hoosier fans have come to know and expect, and Mike is that person.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cDuring the last two weeks, I have spoken with numerous individuals at the college and NBA levels, and they were unanimous in their support of and respect for Mike. From his ability in terms of X\u2019s and O\u2019s to his skill\u00a0at building relationships and developing players, his reputation is outstanding. As a coach, he\u2019s succeeded at the highest levels of the NBA, and he\u2019s mentored some of the game\u2019s all-time great players. On top of all of that, as one of our program\u2019s legendary players, Mike certainly gives us a bridge to our past. But more important than what he did as a former Hoosier player, he\u2019s someone who shares my vision for what Indiana Basketball is about, and I\u2019m thrilled about what this day means for our program.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n

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Indiana announces hiring of Mike Woodson as new head coach<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/header>\n
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The Indiana Hoosiers basketball program made a big splash on Sunday. In one fell swoop, the Hoosiers hired New York Knicks assistant and former head coach Mike Woodson as their new head coach,<\/a> replacing Archie Miller<\/a>, and hired former Ohio State head coach <\/a>Thad Matta<\/a> as their new associate athletic director.<\/strong>Woodson played for Indiana from 1976-1980 before going on to a decade-plus NBA career. Matta meanwhile, last coached for Ohio State in 2017.<\/strong>After the hirings were reported, Indiana made it official on Sunday afternoon regarding Woodson’s new role<\/strong><\/p>\n

Welcome home, Coach Woodson. pic.twitter.com\/jrIeKcYawR<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2014 Indiana Basketball (@IndianaMBB) March 28, 2021<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

“This is a great day and a great fit for Indiana Basketball,” IU Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Scott Dolson said in a statement.”Throughout this process, I was looking for someone I could partner with to return Indiana Basketball to a level of success that Hoosier fans have come to know and expect, and Mike is that person.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“During the last two weeks, I have spoken with numerous individuals at the college and NBA levels, and they were unanimous in their support of and respect for Mike. From his ability in terms of X’s and O’s to his skill\u00a0at building relationships and developing players, his reputation is outstanding. As a coach, he’s succeeded at the highest levels of the NBA, and he’s mentored some of the game’s all-time great players. On top of all of that, as one of our program’s legendary players, Mike certainly gives us a bridge to our past. But more important than what he did as a former Hoosier player, he’s someone who shares my vision for what Indiana Basketball is about, and I’m thrilled about what this day means for our program.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Woodson had two stops as a head coach in the NBA: the Atlanta Hawks from 2004-10 and the New York Knicks from 2011-14. In his career, Woodson is 315-365 as a head coach and made the playoffs five out of nine seasons (three with the Hawks and two with the Knicks). Woodson\u2019s teams never made it further than the Conference Semifinals.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Matta is expected to assist the Indiana coaching staff that will be led by new coach Mike Woodson. The 53-year-old Matta last coached Ohio State during the 2016-17 season.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Matta was head coach at Ohio State for 13 seasons from 2004-05 to 2016-17 and compiled a 337-123 record. His tenure with the Buckeyes also included two Final Four appearances, five Big Ten regular-season titles and four Big Ten Tournament titles.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Indiana\u2019s coaching search began earlier this month after firing Miller. The Hoosiers finished this season with a 12-15 record.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dolson released a statement after news broke on Miller\u2019s departure. He admitted while it was a difficult decision, it would benefit the Hoosiers\u2019 basketball program moving forward. Dolson indicated that one or more donors supplied the money to buy out Miller\u2019s contract.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cAs the Director of Athletics, I wanted to wait until the conclusion of the season before evaluating the leadership of our men’s basketball program,\u201d Dolson said in part of the statement. \u201cIn the days following the completion of our season in the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament, I have spent a great deal of time evaluating our recruiting, student-athlete development, leadership development, and playing philosophy and strategy. That review, combined with the on-court results, ultimately led me to conclude that a change in leadership of our program is warranted at this time. I shared my assessment with Indiana University President Michael McRobbie, and he accepted my recommendation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI want to thank Archie Miller<\/a>, his staff, and their families for their service and commitment to IU and for his unwavering commitment to our student-athletes, the men’s basketball program and Indiana University. We wish Archie and his family all the best in the next steps of their journey.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Given the university\u2019s very tight financial situation in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, private philanthropic funding has been obtained for all transition costs and obligations related to the change in leadership. We worked to secure the necessary private support following my recommendation to President McRobbie, ensuring that there would be no charges to the university budget.”<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n

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Indiana men’s basketball hires Mike Woodson; deal is for six years, WHO IS MIKE WOODSON;<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n
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Woodson coaching the Hawks in the 2008 NBA playoffs<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Indiana Hoosiers<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Position<\/strong><\/th>\nHead coach<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
League<\/strong><\/th>\nBig Ten Conference<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Born<\/strong><\/th>\nMarch 24, 1958 (age\u00a063)<\/span><\/strong>
\nIndianapolis, Indiana<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nationality<\/strong><\/th>\nAmerican<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Listed height<\/strong><\/th>\n6\u00a0ft 5\u00a0in (1.96\u00a0m)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Listed weight<\/strong><\/th>\n195\u00a0lb (88\u00a0kg)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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High school<\/strong><\/th>\nBroad Ripple<\/a><\/strong>
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College<\/strong><\/th>\nIndiana<\/a> (1976\u20131980)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NBA draft<\/a><\/strong><\/th>\n1980<\/a> \/ Round: 1 \/ Pick: 12th overall<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Selected by the New York Knicks<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Playing career<\/strong><\/th>\n1980\u20131990<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Position<\/strong><\/th>\nShooting guard<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number<\/strong><\/th>\n44, 42, 2<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coaching career<\/strong><\/th>\n1996\u2013present<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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1980<\/a>\u20131981<\/a><\/strong><\/th>\nNew York Knicks<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1982<\/a><\/strong><\/th>\nNew Jersey Nets<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1982<\/a>\u20131986<\/a><\/strong><\/th>\nKansas City \/ Sacramento Kings<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1986<\/a>\u20131988<\/a><\/strong><\/th>\nLos Angeles Clippers<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1988<\/a>\u20131990<\/a><\/strong><\/th>\nHouston Rockets<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1991<\/a><\/strong><\/th>\nCleveland Cavaliers<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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1996<\/a>\u20131999<\/a><\/strong><\/th>\nMilwaukee Bucks<\/a> (assistant)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1999<\/a>\u20132001<\/a><\/strong><\/th>\nCleveland Cavaliers (assistant)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2001<\/a>\u20132003<\/a><\/strong><\/th>\nPhiladelphia 76ers<\/a> (assistant)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2003<\/a>\u20132004<\/a><\/strong><\/th>\nDetroit Pistons<\/a> (assistant)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2004<\/a>\u20132010<\/a><\/strong><\/th>\nAtlanta Hawks<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2011\u20132012<\/a><\/strong><\/th>\nNew York Knicks (assistant)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2012<\/a>\u20132014<\/a><\/strong><\/th>\nNew York Knicks<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2014<\/a>\u20132018<\/a><\/strong><\/th>\nLos Angeles Clippers (assistant)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2020\u20132021<\/a><\/strong><\/th>\nNew York Knicks (assistant)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2021\u2013present<\/strong><\/th>\nIndiana<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Points<\/a><\/strong><\/th>\n10,981 (14.0 ppg)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rebounds<\/a><\/strong><\/th>\n1,838 (2.3 rpg)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Assists<\/a><\/strong><\/th>\n1,822 (2.3 apg)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stats<\/a>\u00a0\"Edit<\/a> at NBA.com<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stats<\/a>\u00a0\"Edit<\/a> at Basketball-Reference.com<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Michael Dean Woodson (born March 24, 1958) is an American basketball<\/a> coach and former professional player who is the head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers men\u2019s team<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Woodson was a 10-year professional in the National Basketball Association<\/a> (NBA) and spent his entire coaching career in the league until taking the Indiana job. He served as the head coach of the Atlanta Hawks<\/a> from 2004 to 2010 and the New York Knicks<\/a> from 2012 to 2014. He joined Indiana, his alma mater, after serving as an assistant coach for the Knicks.<\/strong><\/p>\n