"I would try to find ways to brag about us, because it's a great institution from an academic standpoint and the program, like you said, it was sitting at the top. "That's kind of how we got Davis. Indiana (20-10, 11-8) concludes the regular season on Sunday at home against Michigan. Dateline BLOOMINGTON, Ind. Then there was Tuesday evening, a unique whirlwind of nostalgia and hope. Mike Woodsons voice? "I went to that court, and it was a battle, man. Against crazy odds, they have all but assuredly secured themselves a berth in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016.. Thats all I needed to hear, Woodson said. (AF) (Footnote, "Goodfellas", "There's like 40 people on the conference call at my first press conference, so I asked my assistant to go out and pick up all the newspapers around the state so I could read them all. Now back at his alma mater for the past year, Woodson has seeminglyembraced all the challenges. 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. I've had a lot of good times and I've had some bad times. I couldn't sell it no other way when I went to Atlanta. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. Coaching is tough. And if you're wondering what all these (AF) symbols are after every headline and paragraph, it stands for APRIL FOOLS!!!! 5 University of Arizona on Dec. 10, and thought his team wasn't tough enough in a loss to Rutgers on Dec. 3. "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.'. They exploited it and they took advantage of it and they hit shots, so credit to them.. I dont want no part of coaching.. 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. The Hawkeyes led 47-36 at halftime after shooting 61%. In the days leading up to his IU coaching debut, Mike Woodson didnt let his excitement show. The Hawkeyes went 3 for 28 from long distance in their previous road game, at Wisconsin, but were 13 for 23 on Tuesday. 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. Its nice.. Wayne and I became the best of friends for more than 40 years and never had a hiccup. All rights reserved. Mike Woodson - Head Coach - Staff Directory - Indiana University Athletics Indiana University Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Dolson named former Hoosier All-American and Indianapolis native Mike Woodson as the 30th . And that House was telling the story of Woodson finding his voice on a radio show named after him wasnt lost on her. All my ties had always been here at Indiana University, always. Mike Woodson and those dulcet tones aren't going anywhere, baby. "We had our struggles early with that young team. Watch as Indiana coach Mike Woodson met with the media following a 90-68 loss to Iowa on Tuesday in Bloomington. 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. I knew what that high was all about. "I was able to do that along with my staff to get these three to commit to us. Some may disagree, but this is a great hire. It's a secretary role, but one that is critical in keeping the men's basketball office functioning. 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. WOODSON:"I'm in the apartment business. He pushed me and he put me in the best position to be successful. Im going to play golf.. Click To Watch Free 'NAACP Image Awards 2023' Live Stream. They're going to be welcome because they deserve that. IU Athletic Director Scott Dolson flew to New York, where Woodson laid out his vision for the program and how he was going to bridge generations of a program. Iowa defeated Indiana 90-68. We just have to come in tomorrow and work.. 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. WOODSON: "I'm from a family of 12. "It wasn't a knock against the young kid, but I showed film of what he couldn't do. (AF) (Sorry, TJD, just had to do it. I'm concerned about what you can't do and how you can get better to help us win basketball games and better yourself for the future. "Yes, I've got a lot of big shoes to fill and I'm up for the challenge. Anitra House first started tutoring IU mens basketball players when Woodson was a freshman in Bloomington. It was already set when I came to Indiana University. "I think what has helped me is I've had relationships with people in my NBA world all these years. That's not my style. Just talked basketball. 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. I kind of walked away from that thinking it's just not going to happen for Mike Woodson, which I was fine with that. He didn't want to see his defense make a habit of allowing 90 points, like it did against the No. "I had a helluva group to follow in the Mays, the (Quinn) Buckners, the (Kent) Bensons, the (Bobby) Wilkersons, the (Tom) Abernethys. (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. "To me, really there is no in between. He lost his dad when he was 13, and he started working part-time, and going to school, and moving around to different schools, and playing basketball. That's going to be my job to get it back. I had (another back surgery) a couple years ago that really got me back. 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. "If we could walk into a Big Ten title, man, it would be one of the most beautiful things that can happen to this program. "That," IU coach Mike Woodson said postgame, mincing zero words, "was a bullshit performance "There has really not been any surprises for me, and I don't mean that in a braggadocious way," Woodson said. I just started going down the list of guys that didn't raise their hand in the meeting. "So I've gone through the struggles, too, just like a lot of Indiana University basketball fans. He taught me how to be a man on and off the floor.. I get it. 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). I was a 5-9 point guard in the eighth grade. Meanwhile, Woodson watched IUs basketball program face an array of struggles from afar. He just wasnt very verbal with people that he didnt know.. "He walked out of that meeting and he came back and he said, 'Hey, coach, I'm on board.'. 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. 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. I've said that for many, many years. We left our game in West Lafayette, Woodson said. 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. 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. 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. And you've got two books by my mentor (Bloomington businessman) Bill Cook, who's no longer with us that owned Cook Incorporated. Woodson missed Wednesday night's game at Minnesota because he was recovering from COVID-19. 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. I'm not selling anything else. Copyright 2021 WDRB Media. The answer, according to Woodson, is actually quite simple. It might have been the only work House would have come out of retirement for. "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. Jackson-Davis ninth rebound made him the schools career leader in that category ahead of Alan Henderson. Above is the full Q&A. Staff Writer. 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. Woodson, left, has worked with some top NBA coaches including his time as an assistant for Doc Rivers with the Clippers. "That's important. Anitra House, I know if youre listening, boy, you were very instrumental in me getting through school. Woodsons NBA playing career began in 1980-81, when he averaged 4.7 points over 11.7 minutes in 81 contests with the Knicks. If you do that, you put yourself in a position to win basketball games. This pairing Woodson leading IU basketball seemed unlikely for more reasons than one. 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!' 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. Now we've got to go after the rest of the guys.' "I hadn't been away from the game like I had been during the year and a half after I had back surgery. The release from Indiana follows: 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 . (Brad Penner / USA Today file) He has a story to tell, and while he's 63. When I watch him do his (radio) show or press conference, Im very proud to think about how far hes come in articulating what he wants to say, House said. 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. The only way I can do my homework is to watch these guys play on tape and assess them that way. But after that day, Woodson was hooked on coaching, wanting to provide the same mentorship as Knight did for him. Boys & Girls Club T-Shirt (Large) $ 12.00. Me being next to the youngest, most of my older sisters and an older brother, they were out of the home. WOODSON: "The timing was always kind of off or against me, even when Tom Crean received the job (in 2008). WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. Its a secretary role, but one that is critical in keeping the mens basketball office functioning. 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.". Share. 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. 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). The Hoosiers are now 20-10 overall and 11-8 in Big Ten play, with the regular season . The former NBA player and current coach owns this property. 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. But then plans changed when Woodson got a call from the late Cotton Fitzsimmons. "I've never been a hater when it come to coaching. Photo by Missy Minear/Indiana Athletics. He'll find good Italian food in Bloomington, he'll get that Bob Knight statue built, he'll win a lot of games and he will teach Trayce Jackson-Davis how to shake and bake with that right hand. 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. He grew up in inner-city Indianapolis and then spent four years in Bloomington as a great player for Bob Knight. Instead, they're askinghow far can he take them? He said the same about his own team after the . "I'm not selling it any differently here as the head coach at Indiana University. With Houses help, Woodson became the first person in his family to earn a college degree. BOZICH: One of the biggest recruiting wins you had was getting Trayce Jackson-Davis back for his junior year. "Hoosier Nation has always supported Indiana basketball. Thats not much to be said. "When I first got my coaching gig in Atlanta, I had just won an NBA title (as an assistant) with Larry Brown in Detroit. "A kid in our neighborhood said, 'Hey, Wayne Radford plays at this court around the corner from you.'. 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. 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 . That's not to say it's going to happen. I just wasn't ready to walk away. I've been able to do that over the years in the NBA. 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 . I interviewed for the head job. 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. The 64-year-old was born on March 24, 1958 in Indianapolis. From 2011 to 2017, he was the head coach for the University of . See also: Three keys, highlights, final stats. Getty Images. (Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images) - 2NHDRKD from Alamy's library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. She created and maintained an athletics database to facilitate eligibility, financial aid, and NCAA/Big Ten federal reporting including graduation rates. Woodson responded immediately, scoring 27 points in an upset win against Kentucky the weekend after Knight's punishments were announced. Woodson did not . BLOOMINGTON, Ind. It spurred a carousel of coaches: Mike Davis, then Kelvin Sampson, Dan Dakich and Tom Crean. Fitzsimmons, though, knew exactly how to convince Woodson. "The Knicks called (last fall) and asked me to come back (as an assistant coach). A lot of the fans who have rooted all these years for these great players, hey, they all they know. You've got to find players and people around you that believe in what you do. Talked about personal things from both sides. ), Woodson said that he drove over to Bob Knight's house and sat down for a visit. So here I am.". She has completed coursework for a Doctorate and has finished all but her dissertation in language education. They knew people that I knew in Atlanta. "I was like, 'Take me to the court.' "I can never forget the guys that came before me. He doesn't understand why all sorts of people in Bloomington were asking if Coach Knight threw him a chair. As a senior in the 1979-80 season, he was named the Big Tens most valuable player, despite undergoing mid-season back surgery. Mike Woodson's Indiana Hoosiers did it. But this is challenging for me, and I'm a competitive man.". 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. This connection Woodson and IU basketball started to really take shape when he was in sixth grade. There's fans everywhere I (went) in my walk of life in the NBA. He (Knight) taught me how to play the game of basketball from a fundamental standpoint, Woodson said. I was so excited. We've just lost our winning ways. All rights reserved. People that know me knew that over the years. I just didnt like how the process was going when they wanted to talk with me, Woodson said. Like. My senior year in college I did an internship at the company. I apologize to our fans. 15 Indiana will look to keep its roll going at home Tuesday night by . 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). Former Hoosier and NBA coach Mike Woodson feels right at home back in Bloomington, returning to Indiana as the team's newest head coach. Somebodys got to coach the team.. 15 Indiana 90-68 on Tuesday night. He and I became close friends. Because, again, I've never recruited at the college level, but I've recruited at the NBA level. I knew nothing about coaching, Woodson said. The Boston Celtics head coach reportedly turned down the Hoosiers last month before IU eventually hired Mike Woodson as its head basketball coach. It was as if Woodson had never truly left Indiana, and Indiana never left him. 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. That's just the nature of coaching and the nature of sports.". 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. I know there were a lot of names surfacing about the job. Wayne was a sophomore at Arlington (High) and he was the leading scorer in the city. "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. They came in here and kicked our ass, it was just that simple.. I put some film together based on his play here at Indiana University. About a week later, Dolson offered the job. I really needed a laugh early this morning, and I hope you got one, too. 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. "So you can't forget those guys in terms of what they've done. 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. They're playing great basketball. Storms arrive late. "Scott was on the plane the next day. Four weekends ago, I was back home in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to surprise my little sister at her show choir competition. This article first appeared on FanNation Hoosiers Now and was syndicated with permission. In Big Ten games, the Hoosiers also led the league in field goal percentage defense at 41.3%. IU finished the conference season with six straight victories and won the Big Ten title. "When I'm recruiting kids, it's all about family to me, man. That soft, soothing voice "will make millions,'' some slick NYC record producer said. Pulled out of retirement to assume the role of Assistant to the Head Coach for the mens basketball program, House regularly sees a strong, confident Woodson take charge of a room, with all eyes on him. You asked me about at 63, why am I still in this?". (AF) *(Footnote, quotes courtesy of Henry Hill, "Goodfellas''), Woodson is 63 years old. Proudly powered by Tuto WordPress theme from, Baseball Schedule (links to iuhoosiers.com), IU basketball still in contention for a Big Ten Tournament double-bye, The Daily Hoosier Report: The Latest in IU News and Recruiting Notes (3/1), Watch: Q&A with IU football OC Walt Bell, new WR coach Anthony Tucker, Look: IU radio legend Don Fischer featured on BTNs The Journey, IU basketball: Iowa at Indiana The Report Card, Iowa extends winning streak over IU by causing defensive breakdowns, Watch: Woodson and Jackson-Davis discuss loss to Iowa Its just unacceptable. Late in the second half of a game against Michigan State on Saturday, McCaffery stared down Big Ten official Kelly Pfeifer for at least 20 seconds soon after receiving a technical foul. There's no way in hell they should not be a part of this program and in a grand way, too. Everybody who watched him knows he needs to become less reliant on his left hand and prove he can make outside shots. KRAVITZ: This has little to do with basketball, but you come from a big family and I just wondered how that has shaped you? BLOOMINGTON After Indianas road loss to Iowa on Jan. 5, Hoosiers coach Mike Woodson called the performance of the referees bulls---.. There was a time when "Siri, call Lindsey's cell'' actually didn't work. Obviously everybody is upset after the game (against Purdue) and coming back and doing this; its not what we stand for, Jackson-Davis said. BOZICH: There's been a lot of discussion about the re-branding of Indiana basketball. "I have those Cook books. Each time the job opened, Woodson didnt consider interviewing. There was IU's 66-58 win over No. Indiana won 87-85 in overtime. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. Even through the buzzer in Indianas 68-62 win, one that was closer than it shouldve been, Woodson remained calm. That component hasn't and won't be overlooked by Woodson. Chester Woodson was. And every time you change a school its a difficult transition. I go to 29 different (arenas) to play NBA basketball, and IU is all over the place. Mike Woodson has named Anitra House as assistant to the head coach. (AF), Woodson said he met with Indiana's current players players, but he couldn't understand why Trey Galloway had his pants tucked into his socks, why Khristian Lander had a man-bun and not a bald head and goatee like Woody rocks, why Joey Brunk's back was worse than his and why Trayce Jackson-Davis shook hands with him using his left hand. A lot of people don't know that. Here is a slightly edited transcript of our discussion. When you were away, what did you think about what was going on, why it was that way and how it could be fixed? No longer are fans and pundits askingwhy? They set something that you all strive to be, man, as a player, as a student athlete. In 2000, Knight was fired, leaving the fan base split. He is a graduate of Indiana University and an AP Top 25 football voter. Mike Woodson has named Anitra House as assistant to the head coach. She was a natural choice for the job. Boys & Girls Club T-Shirt (Small) $ 12.00. But Murray answered with a 3-pointer, starting a string of eight consecutive made baskets for the Hawkeyes, at the end of which they led 61-40. "When I lost my dad at the age of 13, I had to grow up, quickly. Here was Woodson, a 63-year-old with no collegiate coaching experience, walking the sidelines on the court that he last played on 41 years ago. Got a lot of work that needs to be done to get this team back on top. @Knickoson42. It was just a full meltdown of our defensive game plan, Jackson-Davis said. "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.". There was a problem saving your notification. 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. They wanted me to stay on board. Senior forward Trayce Jackson-Davis celebrates after a foul Feb. 18, 2023 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. 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. When Tuesday finally came, Woodson kept the same composure. It hasn't been that way for awhile. How Mike Woodson met Anitra House Two things you have to know about Mike Woodson: his humble upbringing, and his rich loyalty. "People don't give that enough credit. It's all good.". I've been here my whole life.". Yes, we've had a few players that left. Mike Woodson's House. 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. 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. Zach Osterman, Indianapolis Star. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. That's the only thing that I'm selling here as a head coach. "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. 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