Staff Writer. My thing was, 'Golly, I just wish they would have given me an opportunity to coach them.'. I didn't want that. This time, it was IU that didnt show the level of interest Woodson hoped for. It is, for a second, worth taking a big picture view of this moment, this night. 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 . "I didn't get them all. 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. BOZICH: But did you and your peers talk about what was wrong and how it could be fixed? Indiana forward Miller Kopp, right, attempts to block a shot by Iowa guard Tony Perkins in the second half Tuesday in Bloomington. "A week later, we'd had some communications within that week. I had (another back surgery) a couple years ago that really got me back. Fitzsimmons, though, knew exactly how to convince Woodson. Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Indiana University's campus in Bloomington, Ind. You've got a Herman B Wells book. I was just waiting and waiting and waiting. Reasonable Rabby vs The Hoosier Hysterics. The Boston Celtics head coach reportedly turned down the Hoosiers last month before IU eventually hired Mike Woodson as its head basketball coach. Because coaching is hard. 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. "He finally figured it out because I'm not concerned about what you do well. Its good, Woodson said, To be back home., Postgame Discussion: Indiana vs. Iowa Like. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. KRAVITZ: Was it a different feeling when you got this job than previous jobs in the pros? You have permission to edit this article. Why leave a 25-year NBA coaching career for college basketball? "I'm not selling it any differently here as the head coach at Indiana University. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. Four weekends ago, I was back home in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to surprise my little sister at her show choir competition. "We are following CDC COVID guidelines, and our . But from there he lived in New York, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Houston, Cleveland, Milwaukee, Cleveland again, Philadelphia, Detroit, Atlanta, New York again, Los Angeles again, and New York a third time. (AF) (Sadly, that's true, too.) "And I think once he realized that, and it wasn't a knock against the young man. Then there was Tuesday evening, a unique whirlwind of nostalgia and hope. Other coaches were mentioned, too. (April 1, 2021, 8 a.m. 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. From 2011 to 2017, he was the head coach for the University of . Somebodys got to coach the team.. "That's kind of how we got Davis. Woodson approached her to join his staff just weeks after taking the job. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) Trayce Jackson-Davis quickly caught and surpassed his coach on Indiana's career scoring list Saturday. He'd come home to Bloomington, he figured, and work alongside his friend Scott May at a real. And you've got two books by my mentor (Bloomington businessman) Bill Cook, who's no longer with us that owned Cook Incorporated. She retired from her position as Director of Eligibility and Systems in 2014. I think when you're recruiting players you've got to put them in the best positions to be successful. "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. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. 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. "So I've gone through the struggles, too, just like a lot of Indiana University basketball fans. 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. He didn't want to see his defense make a habit of allowing 90 points, like it did against the No. "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. All rights reserved. "After watching all three, they kind of fit a need that we had here at Indiana University. At the age of 63, what compelled you to take on this job? As an NBA head coach with Atlanta (2004-2010) and New York (2011-2014), Woodson saw his teams compile two 50-plus win seasons including a personal high of 54 victories during the 2012-13 season with the Knicks. Woodson responded immediately, scoring 27 points in an upset win against Kentucky the weekend after Knight's punishments were announced. That doesnt leave a whole lot of time to go home and do your homework. I walked away from that meeting really dejected. 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. (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. Wayne was 6-2 and 400 pounds. Among the All-Stars hes mentored are Ray Allen (Milwaukee Bucks), Kenny Anderson (Atlanta Hawks), Carmelo Anthony (New York Knicks), Chauncey Billups (Detroit Pistons), Sam Cassell (Milwaukee Bucks), Derrick Coleman (Philadelphia 76ers), Baron Davis (New York Knicks), Blake Griffin (Los Angeles Clippers), Richard Hamilton (Detroit Pistons), Al Horford (Atlanta Hawks), Allen Iverson (Philadelphia 76ers), Joe Johnson (Atlanta Hawks), DeAndre Jordan (Los Angeles Clippers), Shawn Kemp (Cleveland Cavaliers), Jason Kidd (New York Knicks), Kenyon Martin (New York Knicks), Dikembe Mutombo (Philadelphia 76ers), Chris Paul (Los Angeles Clippers), Paul Pierce (Los Angeles Clippers), Julius Randle (New York Knicks), Glenn Robinson (Milwaukee Bucks), Derrick Rose (New York Knicks), Amare Stoudemire (New York Knicks),Antoine Walker (Atlanta Hawks), Ben Wallace (Detroit Pistons) and Rasheed Wallace (Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks). During his coaching career, Woodson would quietly come back to Bloomington whenever he could. "When I lost my dad at the age of 13, I had to grow up, quickly. Tuesday was the worst home loss of the coachs two-year tenure and equaled the largest margin of defeat for the Hoosiers this season (they also lost by 22 to Kansas, 84-62). "He walked out of that meeting and he came back and he said, 'Hey, coach, I'm on board.'. I couldn't sell it no other way when I went to Atlanta. 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. 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.". Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. "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 release from Indiana follows: BLOOMINGTON, Ind. "I'm really back now, and that means a great deal to me," Woodson said. He probably only said 25 words the first semester that I worked with him. Ryan Joseph "Archie" Miller (born October 30, 1978) is an American men's college basketball coach for the Rhode Island Rams.. Miller played point guard for North Carolina State from 1998 to 2002 and ended his career among the school's leaders in free-throw percentage, three-point field goal percentage, and total three-pointers. For the past three Januarys, the couple have left Chicago and set up house in a Bloomington extended-stay hotel. He doesn't understand why all sorts of people in Bloomington were asking if Coach Knight threw him a chair. I had a chance to do some things that I hadn't done because I was coaching all those years. 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. "Because if you don't push that and sell it, then it becomes second nature to these guys. Slideshow continues on the next slide I've said it time and time again: Indiana University basketball is Bob Knight. I've been here my whole life.". 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. I can go to dinner and there's an IU (fan), 'Hey, Woody, how you doing? 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. That's the only thing that I'm selling here as a head coach. Iowa had built a double-digit lead less than three minutes into the game and made its first five shots, including three 3-pointers. That Mike Woodson had his head down, focused on the task at hand. I just think Indiana basketball is still as big as ever. KRAVITZ: This has little to do with basketball, but you come from a big family and I just wondered how that has shaped you? Michael Dean Woodson is a head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers men's team. "So you can't forget those guys in terms of what they've done. "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 then earned the head coaching job with the Atlanta Hawks, followed by New York Knicks. "I started playing basketball very late. My senior year in college I did an internship at the company. I kind of walked away from that thinking it's just not going to happen for Mike Woodson, which I was fine with that. It was already set when I came to Indiana University. Iowa defeated Indiana 90-68. That's not my style. "When I say that he was my mentor, he was my mentor at an early age. Copyright 2021 WDRB Media. 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 got the Hawkeyes off to a fast start, hitting 3-pointers on their first two possessions. 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. Got a lot of work that needs to be done to get this team back on top. 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. A look back at No. Scott's been here all these years grinding, looking out over everything that we've done from a real estate standpoint. DOYEL: Have you found a place yet in Bloomington or have you owned a place all this this time? Woodson stayed in. 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.". . After Crean was fired in 2017, though, Woodson put his name into consideration. There were flashes of success, but nothing sustained. 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). "I could have stayed in the NBA, I've lived over half my life in the NBA. He is a graduate of Indiana University and an AP Top 25 football voter. "It's just, I've been coaching so long it's just what I do, so I feel comfortable being back here. "Every year I'd come back. Detroit Pistons(Assistant) 2004 NBA CHAMPIONS. And part of what Knight expected from all of his players was academic success. It's a secretary role, but one that is critical in keeping the men's basketball office functioning. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. "I was able to do that along with my staff to get these three to commit to us. To be able to circle back home and coach Indiana University basketball means a great deal to me, Woodson said. They wanted me to stay on board. ', "That's kind of how my career (got started). In his first months as Indianas head coach, Woodson has captivated the fanbase and reignited the program with energy by way of his natural charisma. "There has really not been any surprises for me, and I don't mean that in a braggadocious way," Woodson said. . The transcript of what Mike Woodson said after Indiana's 79-71 road win at Purdue. But I've had my ups and downs, too. "Yes, I've got a lot of big shoes to fill and I'm up for the challenge. All my ties had always been here at Indiana University, always. "And with Archie, before he became the head coach, I got a call about the job. The untested Woodson was left to run practice on his own. A story of valor nearly lost to history. I was just being real. "I've spent my life here. Woodson did not . And that House was telling the story of Woodson finding his voice on a radio show named after him wasnt lost on her. Didn't get it. "Then, Xavier and coach (Kenya) Hunter had a relationship there. After an up and down two weeks where Indiana suffered two losses and recorded two wins including one over Purdue at Mackey Arena Mike Woodson joined Don Fischer for his radio show Monday . That's the only reason why I'm here. When Tuesday finally came, Woodson kept the same composure. Indiana stole three consecutive inbounds passes early in the second half and Jackson-Davis threw down a dunk off one to get IU within single digits. But there was also All-American Trayce Jackson-Davis throwing down dunks, providing optimism that the program is starting an upward trend. I was so excited. He also averaged 12.2 points in 13 career Playoff games over five post-seasons. Woodson hit key free throws late in regulation to send. Here is a slightly edited transcript of our discussion. 9 min read. "I hadn't been away from the game like I had been during the year and a half after I had back surgery. That was a bulls--- performance tonight. It was just a full meltdown of our defensive game plan, Jackson-Davis said. The release from Indiana follows: 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. About a week later, Dolson offered the job. Thirty minutes into the first day of practice, Fitzsimmons had to leave the gym. You guys are not even giving me a chance.'. "I was like, 'Take me to the court.' (Brad Penner / USA Today file) He has a story to tell, and while he's 63. Mike Woodson and those dulcet tones aren't going anywhere, baby. Indiana landfill to house waste shipments from toxic Ohio train derailment IU Bloomington issues alert for armed person on campus News / Feb 27, 2023 / 10:08 PM EST You have permission to edit this article. We had a bunch of people who helped us from a business standpoint to learn the real estate market. And we sat there for about an hour and it finally registered. 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 don't have a home yet. Mike Woodson has named Anitra House as assistant to the head coach. Copyright 2023 YB Media, LLC. "The Knicks called. Now, Woodson says, it's his turn to repay the fanbase for sticking by his side over 40 years later, even when they didn't have to. This article first appeared on FanNation Hoosiers Now and was syndicated with permission. You know what they are, now that vinyl is back.). Im going to play golf.. I'm an IU grad.'. "Mentally, I'm pushed to coach basketball. I had a plan going in when I put the tape together. BOZICH: When you played at Indiana (from 1976-80), IU was feared as one of the top programs in the country. He and I became close friends. KRAVITZ: At your age, people are starting to think about boats, golf and retirement. "I can never replace Bob Knight and all the things that he's done over the years for Indiana University basketball. Because, again, I've never recruited at the college level, but I've recruited at the NBA level. "You've got all these players that went to different universities. Mike Dean Woodson was born on 24 March 1958 in Indianapolis. I know there were a lot of names surfacing about the job. I was a part of it. I really needed a laugh early this morning, and I hope you got one, too. ), Woodson said that he drove over to Bob Knight's house and sat down for a visit. 15 Indiana's 90-68 home loss to Iowa. WOODSON: "I don't know if IU has ever lost its brand. As their area took on more responsibilities, her role expanded and culminated with experience as a learning specialist, certifying eligibility, and athletic financial aid. Indiana was that way. Then we've got to sell it as a unit. I was wishing every coach that was here that they would have success. "That's all I needed to hear. WOODSON: "That we're all going to be back as a family. 247Sports . BOZICH: One of the biggest recruiting wins you had was getting Trayce Jackson-Davis back for his junior year. 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? (AF) (Editor's Note: Sadly, that is not made up. We've got to try to win a national title because that's what it's all about. 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. I apologize to our fans. "We had our struggles early with that young team. Getty Images. What do you want people to say about the culture that you're going to establish? He wondered why he didn't have a statue himself. 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. 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). 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. Some may disagree, but this is a great hire. "Hoosier Nation has always supported Indiana basketball. "I couldn't believe it after all these years. I knew nothing about coaching, Woodson said. It was as if Woodson had never truly left Indiana, and Indiana never left him. Knight stayed true to his promise. He grew up in inner-city Indianapolis and then spent four years in Bloomington as a great player for Bob Knight. 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. In Big Ten games, the Hoosiers also led the league in field goal percentage defense at 41.3%. So I don't need much. Mike Woodson accomplished a lot playing for Indiana under Bob Knight. "They should never be closed out because this program was built around a lot of great players who have played here. 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. He taught me how to be a man on and off the floor.. Despite undergoing back surgery in December and missing seven weeks, he was honored as the Chicago Tribunes Silver Basketball Award Winner following the season. He went on to score more than 2,000 career points. I had a chance to retool and rethink what I really wanted to do the rest of my coaching career. How long has being the IU basketball coach been your dream? I looked at them. A lot of the fans who have rooted all these years for these great players, hey, they all they know. On Tuesday morning, Woodson talked with Bob Kravitz of The Athletic; Gregg Doyel of the Indianapolis Star and me for more than 30 minutes. I'm going to bring every one of them back, starting next month. How Mike Woodson met Anitra House Two things you have to know about Mike Woodson: his humble upbringing, and his rich loyalty. This connection Woodson and IU basketball started to really take shape when he was in sixth grade. Caitlin Clark. Mike Woodson has named Anitra House as assistant to the 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. I've been on the front end of it, when it was good. No longer are fans and pundits askingwhy? 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. The game ball, he said, hes going to keep. Always free! "I feel like I've been around the world, and I've come back (to IU after) 40 years. "At that time I was in the eighth grade. There's fans everywhere I (went) in my walk of life in the NBA. Coaching is tough. So here I am.". I'm happy as hell that we were able to get three quality players that I think can help this program and help us move forward as we navigate this.". I mean that's something I've been doing for such a long time now. WOODSON:"I've never felt that I was 63. Now,. I've had a lot of good times and I've had some bad times. "My ties have always been in Bloomington. I'm trying to win the Big Ten. Alexis also played one season at IU. I've had my battles physically over the years, from the back surgery I had many years ago. And maybe I was nave and foolish to even go into Atlanta, knowing that we had gutted the whole team and started over with 18-, 19- and 20-year-old kids. I'm new at this. ), He met with all his new players out in the lobby at Assembly Hall, out by all the statues. I wasn't being realistic about it. They knew people that I knew in Atlanta. That's just the nature of coaching and the nature of sports.". Don't miss out on any of our exclusive football, basketball and recruiting coverage. He averaged 21.0 points during his junior season and helped lead Indiana to an NIT Championship. "As long as I'm the coach here, they're going to be a part of it. Mike Woodson's House. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) Mike Woodson has beenthe Indiana University men's basketball coach for less than two months but has already reshaped the roster, completed his staff and set goals for the 2021-22 season. 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. She has completed coursework for a Doctorate and has finished all but her dissertation in language education. After starring for Broad Ripple High School, Woodson accepted a scholarship offer to Indiana. Mike Woodson's Indiana Hoosiers did it. Fact is, mister, you start screwing up this team, Ill personally hide-strap your ass to a pine rail and send you up the Monon Line!' They just competed, man. "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.' In New York, "anything I wanted was a phone call away. Hes the ultimate multi-tasker now, and he tried to be (when he was younger). But I'd like to think the players we've brought in will be very instrumental in us moving forward. I was a 5-9 point guard in the eighth grade. "I had a helluva group to follow in the Mays, the (Quinn) Buckners, the (Kent) Bensons, the (Bobby) Wilkersons, the (Tom) Abernethys. 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. The development of Trey Galloway I've been able to do that over the years in the NBA. As a senior in the 1979-80 season, he was named the Big Tens most valuable player, despite undergoing mid-season back surgery. This has been my life. I'm living in an apartment. That (1976 unbeaten NCAA championship) team was phenomenal. Finally, sitting in the press room after the game, Woodson let himself crack a smile. WOODSON: "I'm from a family of 12. There was a problem saving your notification. Iowa forward Kris Murray (24) makes contact with Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (23), who was bringing the ball up court during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. And I've been on the back end of it, when it was bad. Scott freed me up to be able to do what I do from a coaching standpoint. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. Click To Watch Free 'NAACP Image Awards 2023' Live Stream. "That's like the oldest, most stale joke in Indiana basketball history,'' Woodson said. But then plans changed when Woodson got a call from the late Cotton Fitzsimmons. Boys & Girls Club T-Shirt (Medium) $ 12.00. 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. 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