He is an Indiana player coming back to Indiana to coach Indiana Basketball fans are living in a dream world where everything is just the way it should be, and none of us wants to wake up. The 64-year-old was born on March 24, 1958 in Indianapolis. "It wasn't funny 35 years ago, and it's sure not funny now.'' 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. "And I think once he realized that, and it wasn't a knock against the young man. That's how it's always been. 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. 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. When you were away, what did you think about what was going on, why it was that way and how it could be fixed? "So the interview really wasn't an interview (in 2017) as far as I was concerned. 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. So I pretty much got a late start. "The Knicks called (last fall) and asked me to come back (as an assistant coach). I thought we had a 2-hour great meeting. "I feel like I've been around the world, and I've come back (to IU after) 40 years. Boys & Girls Club Beverage Tumbler $ 13.00. Other coaches were mentioned, too. Don't miss out on any of our exclusive football, basketball and recruiting coverage. I wasn't being realistic about it. Above is the full Q&A. The Scott Mays, (George) McGinnis, (Steve) Downing, the Van Arsdale twins, the guys who came before Mike Woodson, set the table. "It hasn't changed. There's fans everywhere I (went) in my walk of life in the NBA. "I started at the top with Davis. Woodsons NBA playing career began in 1980-81, when he averaged 4.7 points over 11.7 minutes in 81 contests with the Knicks. Its just unacceptable the way we played tonight, Woodson said. 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). Who is Mike Woodson? IU still has a chance to get one of the four double-byes into the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament but must beat Michigan in the regular-season finale Sunday and get some help from some of the other six teams Iowa among them that entered Tuesday within a game of second place. @Knickoson42. (The Hawkeyes) had their way, doing everything they wanted to do. "I could have stayed in the NBA, I've lived over half my life in the NBA. The only way I can do my homework is to watch these guys play on tape and assess them that way. He grew up in inner-city Indianapolis and then spent four years in Bloomington as a great player for Bob Knight. 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. Didn't get it. Then somebody sent me this book: 'Prepare to Win: A Lesson Learned at Knight School.'". Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. It just doesn't happen. The answer, according to Woodson, is actually quite simple. Whether it was leading the Hoosiers to their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2016, or learning the recruiting ropesso seamlessly thathis first freshmen class includes a pair of five-star signees, Woodson hasn't backed down from the transition to college. Unfortunately, the pandemic kept people at home this past season. My senior year in college I did an internship at the company. I'm trying to win the national title. There were flashes of success, but nothing sustained. "I'm going to do a lot of things to make sure they're involved in what we've doing here at Indiana University and this program.". Because Coach Knight took a chance on me as a player. He didn't want to see his defense make a habit of allowing 90 points, like it did against the No. I've got to make this a family atmosphere. Homes - Celebrity - Sports - Basketball Links: en . He wondered why he didn't have a statue himself. 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). It might have been the only work House would have come out of retirement for. BLOOMINGTON - Trayce Jackson-Davis set Indiana's career rebounds record Tuesday night. I'm going to try to do the best job that I can possibly do to get us back on top.". But after leading his Hoosiers to a huge road win over arch-rival Purdue, Woodson was filled with pride. ET at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The Hawkeyes led 47-36 at halftime after shooting 61%. WOODSON: "I'm from a family of 12. 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. "After watching all three, they kind of fit a need that we had here at Indiana University. I was playing but I never played competitively until the eighth grade. "Unfortunately we've had our ups and downs over the years but I'm still there rooting. I'm trying to win the Big Ten. 1 in the preseason of the 1979-80 campaign. 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. "To answer your question, I'm looking to push this team and put a competitive team on the floor that's going to make our fan base so happy. So thats what we did, I helped him find his voice.. WOODSON:"Again, I didn't come back just to come back and be the coach at Indiana. Got a lot of work that needs to be done to get this team back on top. Why leave a 25-year NBA coaching career for college basketball? 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. He scored a career-high 18.2 ppg with Kansas City in 1982-83. "I started playing basketball very late. During his coaching career, Woodson would quietly come back to Bloomington whenever he could. "I got the call that Sunday (March 28) that they were offering me the job. I was down because I was like, 'Wow, how can this be? My brothers had a lot to do with my success. KRAVITZ: Was it a different feeling when you got this job than previous jobs in the pros? 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. Hes started to bridge the gap, inviting Knight to practice and Isiah Thomas to Hoosier Hysteria. "If I was going to stay, that would be the first thing I'd fix,'' Woodson said. 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. Everyones upset. Trayce Jackson-Davis scored 26 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and had five assists for the Hoosiers (20-10, 11-8 Big Ten), but Kris Murray scored 26 points for Iowa (19-11, 11-8) and the visitors shot 56% from the field. "I'm really back now, and that means a great deal to me," Woodson said. "To me, really there is no in between. 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 . So here I am.". He also averaged 12.2 points in 13 career Playoff games over five post-seasons. But every year I was right there rooting. "He finally figured it out because I'm not concerned about what you do well. He and I became close friends. (AF) (Sadly, that's true, too.) The release from Indiana follows: Woodson then earned the head coaching job with the Atlanta Hawks, followed by New York Knicks. Knight stayed true to his promise. "When I say that he was my mentor, he was my mentor at an early age. Fitzsimmons, though, knew exactly how to convince Woodson. Murray got the Hawkeyes off to a fast start, hitting 3-pointers on their first two possessions. Michael Dean Woodson is a head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers men's team. I've been here my whole life.". "I had a helluva group to follow in the Mays, the (Quinn) Buckners, the (Kent) Bensons, the (Bobby) Wilkersons, the (Tom) Abernethys. The transcript of what Mike Woodson said after Indiana's 79-71 road win at Purdue. In Big Ten games, the Hoosiers also led the league in field goal percentage defense at 41.3%. Im the coach, I gotta get them ready to play. 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 feel good about my staff that I've assembled. We've just got to get back to our winning ways.". (AF) *(Footnote, quotes courtesy of Henry Hill, "Goodfellas''), Woodson is 63 years old. In fact, it is one of many aspects of Woodsons very public career she revels in. Against crazy odds, they have all but assuredly secured themselves a berth in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016.. 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. 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. "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. "But I don't know if we've ever lost the brand. Woodson responded immediately, scoring 27 points in an upset win against Kentucky the weekend after Knight's punishments were announced. Mike Woodson has named Anitra House as assistant to the head coach. 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.". "When I first got my coaching gig in Atlanta, I had just won an NBA title (as an assistant) with Larry Brown in Detroit. Hey Woody, Ill see you later, Fitzsimmons. All rights reserved. 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). WOODSON:"I've never felt that I was 63. And you have no idea how much it means to me," Woodson said. Finally, sitting in the press room after the game, Woodson let himself crack a smile. Mike Woodson's House. Watch as Indiana coach Mike Woodson met with the media following a 90-68 loss to Iowa on Tuesday in Bloomington. There was Indiana's first win over then-No. I looked at them. A look back at No. I was a part of it. Woodson played 104 games for the Hoosiers after graduating in 1976 from Broad Ripple High School and is the fifth all-time leading scorer with 2,061 points and his 19.8 points per game average is tied (Calbert Cheaney) for the second highest by a Hoosier who played four seasons in college. 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. 4 Purdue for the first time in four years. Photo by Missy Minear/Indiana Athletics. Tony Perkins, who might make my All-Indiana Killer team if I bother to do one, then escaped Galloway's attention for another layup to make . "Hoosier Nation has always supported Indiana basketball. That was kind of disheartening over all these years. (April 1, 2021, 8 a.m. (Brad Penner / USA Today file) He has a story to tell, and while he's 63. I played 11 years in the NBA. Prior to his six years at the helm of the Hawks, Woodson logged eight seasons as an assistant coach with Milwaukee (1996-97 through 1998-99), Cleveland (1999-2000 through 2000-01), Philadelphia (2001-02 through 2002-03) and Detroit (2003-04). Then there was Tuesday evening, a unique whirlwind of nostalgia and hope. People that know me knew that over the years. 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. In the following days, Woodson read his name in news stories about IUs opening. 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. "But I blossomed as a player. A relationship that began in 1976 whenMike Woodsonfirst came to the IU campus will be rekindled as Anitra House will assume the role of Assistant to the Head Coach for the mens basketball program. Yes, I had to do my homework and due diligence on the player. 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. "But coming from a big family taught me values. Now we've got to go after the rest of the guys.' "You don't want to lose any player. (AP) Kris Murray scored 26 points, Tony Perkins flirted with the first triple-double in Iowa history and the Hawkeyes beat No. 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. Homes - Celebrity - Sports - Basketball Links: en.wikipedia.org By: neotrix Advertisement Celebrity Homes Mailing List Policies Your Name Comment Advertisement Nearby: That was huge for me, because it gave me a chance to retool. You've got an old Branch McCracken book. 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. Im going to play golf.. "I can never forget the guys that came before me. You know what they are, now that vinyl is back.). That (1976 unbeaten NCAA championship) team was phenomenal. House went from helping Woodson find his voice more than 40 years ago, to now often being his voice. 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. I've said that for many, many years. I just wasn't ready to walk away. WOODSON: "That we're all going to be back as a family. Mike Woodson's Indiana Hoosiers did it. The 54th NAACP Image Awards did the thing! Some may disagree, but this is a great hire. And I've been on the back end of it, when it was bad. 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.". Mike Woodsons voice? (AF), Big cities, big fun. The development of Trey Galloway Boys & Girls Club T-Shirt (Small) $ 12.00. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court's conservative wing signaled deep skepticism Tuesday over President Joe Biden's plan to wipe away $400 billion in student loan debt, suggesting the administration may have overstepped its authority by creating a program estimated to benefit more than 40 million . While the crowd roared to life after his name was introduced, Woodson remained focused in the huddle with his players. Copyright 2023 YB Media, LLC. "That's the only reason that I'm back. 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? "I couldn't believe it after all these years. ', "That's kind of how my career (got started). 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. "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.". They cheer their team, and when they come to Bloomington it's totally opposite . Do you mind telling me what any of them are? "Yes, I've got a lot of big shoes to fill and I'm up for the challenge. He gave me his blessings to do that. Indiana (20-10, 11-8) concludes the regular season on Sunday at home against Michigan. They knew people that I knew in Atlanta. He was inducted into the IU Athletics Hall of Fame in 1992 and the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010. So he didnt know what he could do (academically). They wanted me to stay on board. 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