Don't miss out on any of our exclusive football, basketball and recruiting coverage. While the crowd roared to life after his name was introduced, Woodson remained focused in the huddle with his players. I'm trying to win the national title. I could never not root for the Indiana Hoosiers.". Knight gave him a shirt reading Indiana University. Later, Knight said, when Woodson was a senior in high school, hed follow up. Four weekends ago, I was back home in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to surprise my little sister at her show choir competition. Thirty minutes into the first day of practice, Fitzsimmons had to leave the gym. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. I just started going down the list of guys that didn't raise their hand in the meeting. They knew people that I knew in Atlanta. Boys & Girls Club T-Shirt (Medium) $ 12.00. Indiana (20-10, 11-8) concludes the regular season on Sunday at home against Michigan. A lot of people don't know that. The only way I can do my homework is to watch these guys play on tape and assess them that way. I thought we had a 2-hour great meeting. 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. Woodson, left, has worked with some top NBA coaches including his time as an assistant for Doc Rivers with the Clippers. 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. "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. (AP Photo), FILE - In this Wednesday, April 16, 2014, file photo, then-New York Knicks head coach Mike Woodson watches his team play during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, in New York. 12-seed Wyoming in the NCAA Tournament, the Hoosiers' first March Madness win in six years. Club Kid Puzzle $ 5.00. I was wishing every coach that was here that they would have success. 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. (AP) Indiana Hoosiers coach Mike Woodson is expected to return to the sideline Saturday night for a crucial Big Ten contest against Ohio State. The untested Woodson was left to run practice on his own. (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. That was kind of disheartening over all these years. And you have no idea how much it means to me," Woodson said. Its nice.. "I had a helluva group to follow in the Mays, the (Quinn) Buckners, the (Kent) Bensons, the (Bobby) Wilkersons, the (Tom) Abernethys. All rights reserved. That's the only thing that I'm selling here as a head coach. But a lot of these guys are local, a lot of guys live up in Indy, they're close. "Then, Xavier and coach (Kenya) Hunter had a relationship there. The Knicks selected Woodson with the 12th pick of the 1980 NBA Draft and he enjoyed an 11-year NBA playing career, averaging 14.0 points over 786 games for the Knicks (1980-81), New Jersey (1981-82), Kansas City/Sacramento (1981-82 through 1985-86), the LA Clippers (1986-87 through 1987-88), Houston (1988-89 through 1990-91) and Cleveland (1990-91). "A kid in our neighborhood said, 'Hey, Wayne Radford plays at this court around the corner from you.'. "I feel like I've been around the world, and I've come back (to IU after) 40 years. - 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. "I couldn't believe it after all these years. I'm trying to win the Big Ten. 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. I get to live the rest of my life like a schnook." Do you mind telling me what any of them are? In 2000, Knight was fired, leaving the fan base split. What did you do to convince him to stay and how can you fix his weaknesses? "Tamar Bates' parents and I had some things in common based on people I knew while living in Atlanta. I was a part of it. I interviewed for the head job. About a week later, Dolson offered the job. Everybody is bragging about their program. 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. Knight, is surrounded by former players and staff during a ceremony with the Indiana players of the 1980 Big Ten championship team the halftime of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. Hes the ultimate multi-tasker now, and he tried to be (when he was younger). (AF) (Sadly, that's true, too.) 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. In New York, "anything I wanted was a phone call away. "To me, really there is no in between. In the Playoffs, he piloted the Hawks to back-to-back Game 7 wins in the first round over Miami in 2009 and Milwaukee in 2010. And we sat there for about an hour and it finally registered. Reasonable Rabby vs The Hoosier Hysterics. The board, the 1,092nd of his career . I put some film together based on his play here at Indiana University. 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. 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 that House was telling the story of Woodson finding his voice on a radio show named after him wasnt lost on her. KRAVITZ: At your age, people are starting to think about boats, golf and retirement. I've said that for many, many years. 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. I'm going to bring every one of them back, starting next month. There's fans everywhere I (went) in my walk of life in the NBA. I dont want no part of coaching.. (AF) (Sorry, TJD, just had to do it. Anitra House, I know if youre listening, boy, you were very instrumental in me getting through school. "At that time I was in the eighth grade. My senior year in college I did an internship at the company. And I couldn't have been happier about it, man. Man, Woodson responded. What message did you have that resonated with them? 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. Registered Address 403 EAST SIXTH ST, BLOOMINGTON, IN 47408 United States Agent Name MIKE WOODSON Agent Address 403 EAST SIXTH ST, BLOOMINGTON, IN, 47408 Directors / Officers MIKE WOODSON, agent, 4 Aug 1980 - MIKE WOODSON, president, 21 Apr 2016 - TERRY WOODSON, secretary, 21 Apr 2016 - Registry Page https://bsd.sos.in.gov/PublicBusiness. Here was a once-thriving basketball program that has slipped further and further away from national relevancy. Woodsons NBA playing career began in 1980-81, when he averaged 4.7 points over 11.7 minutes in 81 contests with the Knicks. On the surface, he never let his emotions get too high, too low. That's the only reason why I'm here. We've just lost our winning ways. So I don't know if it's ever really lost its brand. 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. 5 University of Arizona on Dec. 10, and thought his team wasn't tough enough in a loss to Rutgers on Dec. 3. 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. "Hoosier Nation has always supported Indiana basketball. He was working himself to death, with no time for eloquence. He had the honor of playing for some of the most decorated coaches in league history including Red Holzman (Knicks) Larry Brown (Nets) Cotton Fitzsimmons (Kings); Gene Shue (Clippers), Don Chaney (Clippers and Rockets). Yes, we've had a few players that left. 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. Everyones upset. "I can never forget the guys that came before me. Iowa defeated Indiana 90-68. Talked about personal things from both sides. He, Gayle (Cook's wife) and Carl, his son, all these years, about 40 years, I've had a relationship with that family. 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. Somehow, they did it. "I could have stayed in the NBA, I've lived over half my life in the NBA. Woodson's built-in familiarity with Bloomington and the Hoosiers allowed his transition to go smoother than IU coaches of the past. Who is Mike Woodson? (AP) Kris Murray scored 26 points, Tony Perkins flirted with the first triple-double in Iowa history and the Hawkeyes beat No. To be able to circle back home and coach Indiana University basketball means a great deal to me, Woodson said. New Indiana men's basketball coach Mike Woodson, right, is handed his old IU jersey by Athletic Director Scott Dolson on Monday morning after he was introduced as leader of the program with. Staff Writer. He had already endeared himself with the fanbase during his four-year IU playing career in the 1980's, and his return back to where it all started only strengthened that implicit trust and loyalty. Mike Woodson's House. He also averaged 12.2 points in 13 career Playoff games over five post-seasons. "The Knicks called (last fall) and asked me to come back (as an assistant coach). Each time the job opened, Woodson didnt consider interviewing. "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. "Again, I didn't get an opportunity to really come back because my schedule didn't permit me to come back. 9 min read. I don't care what level you coach at or what sport you coach. I mean that's something I've been doing for such a long time now. Obviously everybody is upset after the game (against Purdue) and coming back and doing this; its not what we stand for, Jackson-Davis said. The demands on Woodsons time outside of school meant that he was in for a major adjustment when he arrived at IU in 1976. "If they're able to do what they're supposed to do, on and off the floor, then I've got to think moving forward they're going to be pretty successful in their lives as they leave Indiana University and go on in other directions and other areas of their lives.". I was down because I was like, 'Wow, how can this be? Despite undergoing back surgery in December and missing seven weeks, he was honored as the Chicago Tribunes Silver Basketball Award Winner following the season. 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). I played 11 years in the NBA. The Boston Celtics head coach reportedly turned down the Hoosiers last month before IU eventually hired Mike Woodson as its head basketball coach. "I went to that court, and it was a battle, man. BOZICH: Your name was mentioned for the Indiana job in 2017, when IU hired Archie Miller. "If I was going to stay, that would be the first thing I'd fix,'' Woodson said. Because I know coaching is hard. Woodson captained the USAs Pan American Games team to a gold medal during the summer prior to his senior year and was all set to have a perfect season with the Hoosiers who were ranked No. You have permission to edit this article. I've been on the front end of it, when it was good. Thats not much to be said. Well, Im going too right? Woodson asked. That Mike Woodson had his head down, focused on the task at hand. 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. We've got to try to win a national title because that's what it's all about. He has an open-door policy with players so they can talk to him at any time. 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. And every time you change a school its a difficult transition. 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. Feb 27, 2023 at 3:25 pm ET 2 min read. The transcript of what Mike Woodson said after Indiana's 79-71 road win at Purdue. 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.". From 2011 to 2017, he was the head coach for the University of . Below is the full transcript. In 1991, after playing a decade in the NBA, Woodson was content with stepping away from the game. We left our game in West Lafayette, Woodson said. Aside from quick trips home for doctor's appointments, they don't return until. They cheer their team, and when they come to Bloomington it's totally opposite . During his coaching career, Woodson would quietly come back to Bloomington whenever he could. "I was able to do that along with my staff to get these three to commit to us. No, Fitzsimmons said. It hasn't been perfect. Instead, they're askinghow far can he take them? "Mentally, I'm pushed to coach basketball. On Tuesday morning, Woodson talked with Bob Kravitz of The Athletic; Gregg Doyel of the Indianapolis Star and me for more than 30 minutes. "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.". 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 . Perkins had 23. Even losing my dad at an early age, I just basically watched him work himself to death, trying to take care of his kids. Yes, I had to do my homework and due diligence on the player. Woodson missed Wednesday night's game at Minnesota because he was recovering from COVID-19. Against crazy odds, they have all but assuredly secured themselves a berth in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016.. 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. Anitra House first started tutoring IU mens basketball players when Woodson was a freshman in Bloomington. Mike Woodson has named Anitra House as assistant to the head coach. I'm living in an apartment and I spend most of my time here in Assembly Hall. I'm new at this. Homes - Celebrity - Sports - Basketball Links: en.wikipedia.org By: neotrix Advertisement Celebrity Homes Mailing List Policies Your Name Comment Advertisement Nearby: Why leave a 25-year NBA coaching career for college basketball? 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. But I've had my ups and downs, too. The release from Indiana follows: BLOOMINGTON, Ind. You would only expect that. I'm living in an apartment. "That's all I know. "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.' After five games, Woodson suffered a herniated disc in his back and had to undergo surgery. DOYEL: You've got four books over your shoulder (in his office). BLOOMINGTON, Ind. They wanted me to stay on board. Now back at his alma mater for the past year, Woodson has seeminglyembraced all the challenges. WOODSON: "These books were left over. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AF), Woodson said, "One dude in overalls said, 'I dont know why Cletus drug your tired old bones in here, he must of owed you something fierce. Tweet. "When I lost my dad at the age of 13, I had to grow up, quickly. The defeat, just Indianas second at home this season against 14 victories, came three days after the Hoosiers had gone on the road to beat No. 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 . "I don't have a home yet. All my ties had always been here at Indiana University, always. Then somebody sent me this book: 'Prepare to Win: A Lesson Learned at Knight School.'". ), He met with all his new players out in the lobby at Assembly Hall, out by all the statues. With Houses help, Woodson became the first person in his family to earn a college degree. It was as if Woodson had never truly left Indiana, and Indiana never left him. "There's a lot of great college coaches, I mean, there's no cupcakes in the Big Ten, there's just not. 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. He was living in New York City - the most famous city in the world - and decided to move to. The release from Indiana follows: Scott's been here all these years grinding, looking out over everything that we've done from a real estate standpoint. . You asked me about at 63, why am I still in this?". Coaching is tough. 4 Purdue for the first time in four years. But it lives on forever now thanks to the efforts of his family . Hey Woody, Ill see you later, Fitzsimmons. 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. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. Slideshow continues on the next slide Woody, why dont you come out and be my assistant in the summer league? Woodson recalls Fitzsimmons asking. 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. Woodson was the MVP after playing in only six league games that season. "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.'. 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. WOODSON: "The timing was always kind of off or against me, even when Tom Crean received the job (in 2008). "I've spent my life here. Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Penn State, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. Iowa had built a double-digit lead less than three minutes into the game and made its first five shots, including three 3-pointers. She began tutoring Woodson in 1976 as he became the first person in his family to earn a college degree. I had a chance to do some things that I hadn't done because I was coaching all those years. Everybody who watched him knows he needs to become less reliant on his left hand and prove he can make outside shots. WOODSON: "Sure it was different, because I spent my whole life here at Indiana. . 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. But after leading his Hoosiers to a huge road win over arch-rival Purdue, Woodson was filled with pride. So I pretty much got a late start. Talking with parents. And you've got two books by my mentor (Bloomington businessman) Bill Cook, who's no longer with us that owned Cook Incorporated. And I honestly thought I could help him make the next move to the big leagues. KRAVITZ: You've talked about bridging the gap between the older generation and the new generation of IU fans. Download this stock image: BLOOMINGTON, IN - JANUARY 14: Indiana Hoosiers coach Mike Woodson coaches on the sidelines against the Wisconsin Badgers on January 14, 2023, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. 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? Just as he was starting to get serious with the game of basketball, a young Woodson also started to take on jobs to help keep the family afloat, all while trying to keep up at school. Didn't get it. WOODSON: "That we're all going to be back as a family. He was 13 when his father died. I had nine sisters and there were three boys. I'm an average nobody. Im the coach, I gotta get them ready to play. His teacher, though, covered the cost and Woodson proceeded to win a three-on-three tournament. "You've got all these players that went to different universities. "That's the only reason that I'm back. He received a technical for the display. "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. Indiana head coach Mike Woodson during the team's Hoosier Hysteria NCAA basketball season kickoff event in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. I didn't want that. "It wasn't a knock against the young kid, but I showed film of what he couldn't do. 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. "You don't want to lose any player. (Brad Penner / USA Today file) He has a story to tell, and while he's 63. "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. They just competed, man. It's a secretary role, but one that is critical in keeping the men's basketball office functioning. 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. How long has being the IU basketball coach been your dream? "As long as I'm the coach here, they're going to be a part of it. Mike Woodson and those dulcet tones aren't going anywhere, baby. Storms arrive late. I was just waiting and waiting and waiting. "It's just, I've been coaching so long it's just what I do, so I feel comfortable being back here. They couldn't understand why Indiana athletic director Scott "Cletus" Dolson hired him in the first place. 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. The athletic department said Friday in a news release that Woodson . 15 Indiana 90-68 on Tuesday night. "And I think once he realized that, and it wasn't a knock against the young man. That was a bulls--- performance tonight. Its a secretary role, but one that is critical in keeping the mens basketball office functioning. It just doesn't happen. Wayne and I became the best of friends for more than 40 years and never had a hiccup. In Big Ten games, the Hoosiers also led the league in field goal percentage defense at 41.3%. All rights reserved. I never dreamt this would ever happen to me, Woodson said earlier this year. "I got the call that Sunday (March 28) that they were offering me the job. Always free! The game ball, he said, hes going to keep. 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). 1 in the preseason of the 1979-80 campaign. You have permission to edit this article. There's no way in hell they should not be a part of this program and in a grand way, too. WOODSON:"I've never felt that I was 63. Scott freed me up to be able to do what I do from a coaching standpoint. The former NBA player and current coach owns this property. "So you can't forget those guys in terms of what they've done. (AF) (Editor's Note: Sadly, that is not made up. 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. (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. Indiana and Woodson learned the harsh reality of that numerous times last season: blowing a 22-point lead against Wisconsin, losing to a Penn State team which hadn't played in over three weeks due to health and safety protocols, falling to Rutgers at home on a buzzer-beater three-pointer from Ron Harper Jr., the list goes on. Conversely, as the season progressed and Woodson grew more comfortable, the Hoosiers followed his lead. But then came 2021, when the timing finally seemed right. 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. He taught me how to be a man on and off the floor.. But hed need another coach to help him learn how to navigate life as a college student. My thing was, 'Golly, I just wish they would have given me an opportunity to coach them.'. When you were away, what did you think about what was going on, why it was that way and how it could be fixed? "We just travel. But every year I was right there rooting. He often looked back at his assistant coaches or twirled his finger to urge his players on. Today, they're still talked about. I get it. 15 Indiana's 90-68 home loss to Iowa. 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. He didn't want to see his defense make a habit of allowing 90 points, like it did against the No. 5 Purdue in what Jackson-Davis called probably the best victory weve had.. It's all good.". People that know me knew that over the years. As a senior in the 1979-80 season, he was named the Big Tens most valuable player, despite undergoing mid-season back surgery. 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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. (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. KRAVITZ: Was it a different feeling when you got this job than previous jobs in the pros? BLOOMINGTON, Ind. He wondered why he didn't have a statue himself. ET) The feel-good Coming2Bloomington story of Mike Woodson returning to his alma mater at Indiana as its new basketball coach came to an abrupt ending on Thursday morning when the legendary former Hoosiers star told Sports Illustrated Indiana that he was quitting. Indiana was that way. He (Knight) taught me how to play the game of basketball from a fundamental standpoint, Woodson said. See also: Three keys, highlights, final stats. 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