I just told him. 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.". I thought we had a 2-hour great meeting. (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. (AF) For you young people, a phone book is a large printed object that has names and phone numbers in it of everyone who lives in your town. BOZICH: One of the biggest recruiting wins you had was getting Trayce Jackson-Davis back for his junior year. WOODSON: "I'm from a family of 12. Wayne was 6-2 and 400 pounds. "I went to that court, and it was a battle, man. That's how it's always been. "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.". Early in the second half, when No. 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. He often looked back at his assistant coaches or twirled his finger to urge his players on. 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. "But my loyalty and my feelings toward the basketball program have always been stronger than ever. Me being next to the youngest, most of my older sisters and an older brother, they were out of the home. What did you do to convince him to stay and how can you fix his weaknesses? (AF) (Sadly, that's true, too.) There were flashes of success, but nothing sustained. After securing a sweep of in-state rival Purdue for the first time in a decade, No. I don't need much. "It wasn't funny 35 years ago, and it's sure not funny now.'' I'm trying to win the national title. I was so excited. That's not my style. But I've had my ups and downs, too. I get it. Always free! They set something that you all strive to be, man, as a player, as a student athlete. 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.". House first began her association with IU Athletics in 1974 as a tutor under Buzz Kurpius who was hired as an Assistant Football Coach for Academics in 1974-75. They knew people that I knew in Atlanta. 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). If you do that, you put yourself in a position to win basketball games. Mike Woodson accomplished a lot playing for Indiana under Bob Knight. Im going to play golf.. Indiana head coach Mike Woodson speaks with the media after the Hoosiers' midweek matchup with Iowa. BLOOMINGTON - After Indiana's road loss to Iowa on Jan. 5, Hoosiers coach Mike Woodson called the performance of the referees "bulls---.". There's fans everywhere I (went) in my walk of life in the NBA. (AF) (Yea, youngsters, a music record is oh, never mind. I'm trying to win the Big Ten. 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. "I didn't get them all. I put some film together based on his play here at Indiana University. 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). No longer are fans and pundits askingwhy? He and I became close friends. "Hoosier Nation has always supported Indiana basketball. For the past three Januarys, the couple have left Chicago and set up house in a Bloomington extended-stay hotel. 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. There was the miraculous 17-point comeback win over Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament. "I'm hoping and praying that I'm putting the right pieces in place. It was just a full meltdown of our defensive game plan, Jackson-Davis said. He pushed me and he put me in the best position to be successful. "I could have stayed in the NBA, I've lived over half my life in the NBA. 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. The only way I can do my homework is to watch these guys play on tape and assess them that way. "I can never replace Bob Knight and all the things that he's done over the years for Indiana University basketball. Everybody who watched him knows he needs to become less reliant on his left hand and prove he can make outside shots. DOYEL: Have you found a place yet in Bloomington or have you owned a place all this this time? "I scored 2,000 damn points and won Big Ten Player of the Year when I only played six games!!!!'' That's what I'm going to try to do. "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. This time, it was IU that didnt show the level of interest Woodson hoped for. (AF) (Actually, that's true too, amazingly. But what wasn't immediately clear waswhy? 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? It was one of the most embarrassing times of my life as a coach I was like shit, I played 11 years in the NBA and I have no idea what Im doing from a coaching standpoint.. I had a chance to do some things that I hadn't done because I was coaching all those years. (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. (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. 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 there was also All-American Trayce Jackson-Davis throwing down dunks, providing optimism that the program is starting an upward trend. "That," IU coach Mike Woodson said postgame, mincing zero words, "was a bullshit performance 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. (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. 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. And you've got two books by my mentor (Bloomington businessman) Bill Cook, who's no longer with us that owned Cook Incorporated. Woodson never forgot the role House played in his acclimation to college life and helping him to deliver on his promise to earn a degree. The release from Indiana follows: BLOOMINGTON, Ind. A person with knowledge of the decision confirmed the hiring to The Associated Press on Sunday, March 28, 2021. So I pretty much got a late start. As their area took on more responsibilities, her role expanded and culminated with experience as a learning specialist, certifying eligibility, and athletic financial aid. 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. It spurred a carousel of coaches: Mike Davis, then Kelvin Sampson, Dan Dakich and Tom Crean. "So I'm grateful and honored that this university put this team in my hands. "Mentally, I'm pushed to coach basketball. "So I've gone through the struggles, too, just like a lot of Indiana University basketball fans. We left our game in West Lafayette, Woodson said. 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. 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 . "You don't want to lose any player. How long has being the IU basketball coach been your dream? ), He met with all his new players out in the lobby at Assembly Hall, out by all the statues. He (Knight) taught me how to play the game of basketball from a fundamental standpoint, Woodson said. "We had our struggles early with that young team. There was a problem saving your notification. "I was a little down because after I gave my coaching speech to all the guys, I sat them down in the locker room and I asked guys to raise their hands that were going to commit to me and this university and this program and my staff. She got papers from Bloomington, Indianapolis, South Bend, Lafayette, Muncie, Evansville, Richmond, Martinsville, Bedford, French Lick, Paoli, Spencer and Clay City and it was THE SAME STORY in every paper.'' 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. 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). Despite the goings-on during a game or behind the scenes, Woodson continued to appear in control as his even-keeled, laid-back personality gave Indiana fans a reason for optimism. (AP) Indiana Hoosiers coach Mike Woodson is expected to return to the sideline Saturday night for a crucial Big Ten contest against Ohio State. He just wasnt very verbal with people that he didnt know.. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. "It's a lot of work in college, it is," Woodson said. Dateline BLOOMINGTON, Ind. You have permission to edit this article. 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. I go to 29 different (arenas) to play NBA basketball, and IU is all over the place. 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). 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. Mike Woodson isn't a stranger to Indiana or Bloomington, that much was clear when he took the Hoosiers head coaching gig last spring. Well, Im going too right? Woodson asked. Im the coach, I gotta get them ready to play. ), Woodson also wondered why there was no statue of his coach, Bob Knight, who won three titles in the building. 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. You've got an old Branch McCracken book. We've got to try to win a national title because that's what it's all about. Boys & Girls Club T-Shirt (Large) $ 12.00. 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). Its nice.. Coaching is tough. 15 Indiana 90-68 on Tuesday night. 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. Getty Images. And when you say you brought your money back to Bloomington, do you own property or restaurants? The 64-year-old was born on March 24, 1958 in Indianapolis. (Photo: Peegs.com) Woodson's built-in. 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. Fran McCaffery is in Bloomington today fresh off perhaps his strangest moment as a head coach and he's set the bar pretty high in that regard. "We are following CDC COVID guidelines, and our . They came in here and kicked our ass, it was just that simple.. 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. Feb 27, 2023 at 3:25 pm ET 2 min read. Share. Caitlin Clark. I could never not root for the Indiana Hoosiers.". 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. 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. "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. And Miller, I knew people that knew Miller in Houston, Texas, because I lived in Houston for 20-some years. (April 1, 2021, 8 a.m. Why leave a 25-year NBA coaching career for college basketball? She has completed coursework for a Doctorate and has finished all but her dissertation in language education. He has worked for ESPN, CBSSports and FOXSports and most recently spent five years at ESPN as a multi-platform basketball insider - on SportsCenter, doing sideline for games, features, 1-on-1 sit-downs and also establishing himself as the pre-eminent news-breaker in college basketball. We had a bunch of people who helped us from a business standpoint to learn the real estate market. In 2000, Knight was fired, leaving the fan base split. "When I got the call from Scott (Dolson, the IU athletic director) about the possibility of interviewing, I told him the same thing: 'Either you come see me or I come see you.'. Hey Woody, we can play golf every day, Fitzsimmons said. In 1991, after playing a decade in the NBA, Woodson was content with stepping away from the game. I was just being real. "That's important. I just wasn't ready to walk away. "I've spent my life here. Woodsons NBA playing career began in 1980-81, when he averaged 4.7 points over 11.7 minutes in 81 contests with the Knicks. "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. (The Hawkeyes) had their way, doing everything they wanted to do. Not because he didnt want it, but because he was tied up in his NBA life. 9 min read. 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. Hed come home to Bloomington, he figured, and work alongside his friend Scott May at a real estate company. I was a part of it. Indiana was that way. BOZICH: When you played at Indiana (from 1976-80), IU was feared as one of the top programs in the country. 3 University of Kansas on Dec. 17. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. "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.". . She retired from her position as Director of Eligibility and Systems in 2014. Knight gave him a shirt reading Indiana University. Later, Knight said, when Woodson was a senior in high school, hed follow up. What do you want people to say about the culture that you're going to establish? (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. How Mike Woodson met Anitra House Two things you have to know about Mike Woodson: his humble upbringing, and his rich loyalty. I think when you're recruiting players you've got to put them in the best positions to be successful. Despite undergoing back surgery in December and missing seven weeks, he was honored as the Chicago Tribunes Silver Basketball Award Winner following the season. I was a 5-9 point guard in the eighth grade. Most kids start very young. "Because if you don't push that and sell it, then it becomes second nature to these guys. That soft, soothing voice "will make millions,'' some slick NYC record producer said. "I have those Cook books. 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. Jackson-Davis ninth rebound made him the schools career leader in that category ahead of Alan Henderson. "When I'm recruiting kids, it's all about family to me, man. Zach Osterman, Indianapolis Star. "When I say that he was my mentor, he was my mentor at an early age. It's a secretary role, but one that is critical in keeping the men's basketball office functioning. (AF) (We all concur on that one.). "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. Anitra House first started tutoring IU mens basketball players when Woodson was a freshman in Bloomington. In his first year, Woodson guided the team to a nine-win improvement, an NCAA Tournament win, built the top-rated defense in the Big Ten according to KenPom (22nd, nationally). 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. 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. Got a lot of work that needs to be done to get this team back on top. All rights reserved. (AF) (Sorry, TJD, just had to do it. Fitzsimmons, though, knew exactly how to convince Woodson. To be able to circle back home and coach Indiana University basketball means a great deal to me, Woodson said. You have permission to edit this article. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. Woodson's built-in familiarity with Bloomington and the Hoosiers allowed his transition to go smoother than IU coaches of the past. Mike Woodson has named Anitra House as assistant to the head coach. I'm new at this. Talking with parents. 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. Mike Woodson has named Anitra House as assistant to the head coach. At the age of 63, what compelled you to take on this job? But, boy, that team became a beautiful team to watch over the years. Iowa had built a double-digit lead less than three minutes into the game and made its first five shots, including three 3-pointers. Thirty minutes into the first day of practice, Fitzsimmons had to leave the gym. IU head coach Mike Woodson speaks to a crowd of IU fans at a Peegs.com golf outing on May 20, 2022, at Pfau Golf Course in Bloomington, Indiana. Senior forward Trayce Jackson-Davis celebrates after a foul Feb. 18, 2023 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. BOZICH: Your name was mentioned for the Indiana job in 2017, when IU hired Archie Miller. "I feel like I've been around the world, and I've come back (to IU after) 40 years. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler), Indiana men's basketball coach Mike Woodson. 5 Purdue in what Jackson-Davis called probably the best victory weve had.. "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. Storms arrive late. When all looked to be lost for Indiana at various points, there was an aura of assurance that surrounded Woodson. IU finished the conference season with six straight victories and won the Big Ten title. 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. She was a natural choice for the job. The development of Trey Galloway Indiana shot 43%. (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. I gave him the biggest hug. I was just waiting and waiting and waiting. "They liked that and they were able to commit to us. 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. 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. (AF). Then somebody sent me this book: 'Prepare to Win: A Lesson Learned at Knight School.'". "And with Archie, before he became the head coach, I got a call about the job. Katy, Texas (TX), US. The Boston Celtics head coach reportedly turned down the Hoosiers last month before IU eventually hired Mike Woodson as its head basketball coach. 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. "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. And if we can position ourselves to win a national title, then that's what I'm going to push for. In 1996, he got his first assistant coaching job with the Milwaukee Bucks, which eventually led him to become an assistant coach under Larry Brown for the 2004 NBA champion Detroit Pistons. Mike Dean Woodson was born on 24 March 1958 in Indianapolis. I'm an IU grad.'. No, Fitzsimmons said. "I was like, 'Take me to the court.' He probably only said 25 words the first semester that I worked with him. 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. With his ninth rebound in Indiana men's basketball's game against Iowa on Tuesday night, senior forward Trayce Jackson-Davis broke the program record, passing Alan Henderson. "You guys never saw me come back, but every summer I was back here, visiting friends and family. Because, again, I've never recruited at the college level, but I've recruited at the NBA level. 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