How does it fit? 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. "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.". I just wasn't ready to walk away. 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). It's a secretary role, but one that is critical in keeping the men's basketball office functioning. "I got the call that Sunday (March 28) that they were offering me the job. 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. 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.". "And with Archie, before he became the head coach, I got a call about the job. And if we can position ourselves to win a national title, then that's what I'm going to push for. (AF) *(Footnote, quotes courtesy of Henry Hill, "Goodfellas''), Woodson is 63 years old. There was a time when "Siri, call Lindsey's cell'' actually didn't work. ), He met with all his new players out in the lobby at Assembly Hall, out by all the statues. The Hawkeyes led 47-36 at halftime after shooting 61%. "I started playing basketball very late. BOZICH: But did you and your peers talk about what was wrong and how it could be fixed? Murray got the Hawkeyes off to a fast start, hitting 3-pointers on their first two possessions. ''His voice is so cool,'' the Bluebird guys said, ''that we could probably sell out the place even if he was just reading the phone book.'' This has been my life. "I'm not selling it any differently here as the head coach at Indiana University. Anitra House first started tutoring IU mens basketball players when Woodson was a freshman in Bloomington. I looked at them. "He walked out of that meeting and he came back and he said, 'Hey, coach, I'm on board.'. Getty Images. 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 go to 29 different (arenas) to play NBA basketball, and IU is all over the place. Here is a slightly edited transcript of our discussion. Indiana was that way. 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. I was just waiting and waiting and waiting. 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. 247Sports Home; . You've got to be dedicated to what you're doing. I gave him the biggest hug. Iowa forward Kris Murray (24) makes contact with Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (23), who was bringing the ball up court during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. A lot of people don't know that. "You've got all these players that went to different universities. Woodson was the MVP after playing in only six league games that season. Even through the buzzer in Indianas 68-62 win, one that was closer than it shouldve been, Woodson remained calm. At the age of 63, what compelled you to take on this job? And that House was telling the story of Woodson finding his voice on a radio show named after him wasnt lost on her. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I don't. "I can never forget the guys that came before me. That was a bulls--- performance tonight. "I was up in Fort Wayne about four or five days ago speaking to about a thousand at a sit-down dinner, and so many people kept saying to me 'welcome home.' You asked me about at 63, why am I still in this?". 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. See also: Three keys, highlights, final stats. I said, 'Hey, man, let's do this together. I wasn't being realistic about it. 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. Caitlin Clark. Jackson-Davis ninth rebound made him the schools career leader in that category ahead of Alan Henderson. I'm happy as hell that we were able to get three quality players that I think can help this program and help us move forward as we navigate this.". Im going to play golf.. The board, the 1,092nd of his career . He pushed me and he put me in the best position to be successful. He is a graduate of Indiana University and an AP Top 25 football voter. DOYEL: Have you found a place yet in Bloomington or have you owned a place all this this time? "But I don't know if we've ever lost the brand. 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. I really needed a laugh early this morning, and I hope you got one, too. BOZICH: There's been a lot of discussion about the re-branding of Indiana basketball. "I scored 2,000 damn points and won Big Ten Player of the Year when I only played six games!!!!'' But this is challenging for me, and I'm a competitive man.". My. Mike Woodson - Postgame Q&A (Iowa) Watch on. "I was able to do that along with my staff to get these three to commit to us. And part of what Knight expected from all of his players was academic success. The development of Trey Galloway I just told him. "When I say that he was my mentor, he was my mentor at an early age. That's what we did over the years. I get that. Michael Dean Woodson is a head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers men's team. 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!' (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. 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. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. He averaged 21.0 points during his junior season and helped lead Indiana to an NIT Championship. Mike Woodson has named Anitra House as assistant to the head coach. As their area took on more responsibilities, her role expanded and culminated with experience as a learning specialist, certifying eligibility, and athletic financial aid. Again, a lot of it had to do with timing, but this was the perfect timing. I kind of think I helped Michael find his voice, House said. The former NBA player and current coach owns this property. In the following days, Woodson read his name in news stories about IUs opening. Most kids start very young. 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. Perkins had 23. Boys & Girls Club T-Shirt (Small) $ 12.00. 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.". Always free! The untested Woodson was left to run practice on his own. "I was like, 'Take me to the court.' Its just unacceptable the way we played tonight, Woodson said. WOODSON: "I've got to give my staff a lot of credit. I was a 5-9 point guard in the eighth grade. I'm new at this. Born in Indianapolis, Woodson was a star scoring guard under Hall of Fame coach Bob Knight from 1976-80, helping the school average 20 wins per season in his time there before the . There was IU's 66-58 win over No. Woodsons NBA playing career began in 1980-81, when he averaged 4.7 points over 11.7 minutes in 81 contests with the Knicks. - Indiana coach Mike Woodson is expected to return to the sideline on Saturday when the Hoosiers take on Ohio State at 8 p.m. Do you mind telling me what any of them are? I was just being real. BOZICH: When you played at Indiana (from 1976-80), IU was feared as one of the top programs in the country. "Then, Xavier and coach (Kenya) Hunter had a relationship there. Its nice.. It might have been the only work House would have come out of retirement for. WOODSON:"I've never felt that I was 63. It hasn't been that way for awhile. I've been able to do that over the years in the NBA. 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. (Radford, a member of IU's 1976 title team, was 64 when he died Jan. 10, 2020.). 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. 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. "I've never been a hater when it come to coaching. I couldn't sell it no other way when I went to Atlanta. It hasn't been perfect. 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.". Just talked basketball. "We got the Knicks up and going. Staff Writer. I had a chance to retool and rethink what I really wanted to do the rest of my coaching career. WOODSON:"Well, I think the main thing is, I think what's been missing, that I've talked to players my age, players who came before me or after me, is that they were left out. Mike Woodson is the answer to IU fans' dreams. "So I had to do some damage control I had to start setting up meetings with the parents and the players. He, Gayle (Cook's wife) and Carl, his son, all these years, about 40 years, I've had a relationship with that family. 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. There was Indiana's first win over then-No. Indiana forward Miller Kopp, right, attempts to block a shot by Iowa guard Tony Perkins in the second half Tuesday in Bloomington. "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.'. The Scott Mays, (George) McGinnis, (Steve) Downing, the Van Arsdale twins, the guys who came before Mike Woodson, set the table. Once I got up there and got with Tom (Thibodeau), I was back in my comfort zone. "So the interview really wasn't an interview (in 2017) as far as I was concerned. Club Kid Puzzle $ 5.00. Then we've got to sell it as a unit. 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). That Mike Woodson had his head down, focused on the task at hand. Watch as Indiana coach Mike Woodson met with the media following a 90-68 loss to Iowa on Tuesday in Bloomington. Wayne was a sophomore at Arlington (High) and he was the leading scorer in the city. The Hawkeyes went 3 for 28 from long distance in their previous road game, at Wisconsin, but were 13 for 23 on Tuesday. We had a bunch of people who helped us from a business standpoint to learn the real estate market. (AF), Woodson, a great player at Indiana from 1976-1980, played 11 years in the NBA and coached another 25. Yes, we've had a few players that left. I've had my battles physically over the years, from the back surgery I had many years ago. WOODSON:"Again, I didn't come back just to come back and be the coach at Indiana. "So for me, to say that I'm going to bridge the old to the new, I'm bringing (the former players) back. . Because, again, I've never recruited at the college level, but I've recruited at the NBA level. "When I first got my coaching gig in Atlanta, I had just won an NBA title (as an assistant) with Larry Brown in Detroit. It spurred a carousel of coaches: Mike Davis, then Kelvin Sampson, Dan Dakich and Tom Crean. "And you've got to get players to perform at a high level. Mike Woodson's House. But it lives on forever now thanks to the efforts of his family . About a week later, Dolson offered the job. "But I blossomed as a player. "We had our struggles early with that young team. "I'm really back now, and that means a great deal to me," Woodson said. "They liked that and they were able to commit to us. The 54th NAACP Image Awards did the thing! He was currently serving as an assistant coach with the Knicks. Tweet. "I started at the top with Davis. "So I've gone through the struggles, too, just like a lot of Indiana University basketball fans. 247Sports . "He finally figured it out because I'm not concerned about what you do well. Got a lot of work that needs to be done to get this team back on top. 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. Despite undergoing back surgery in December and missing seven weeks, he was honored as the Chicago Tribunes Silver Basketball Award Winner following the season. Its good, Woodson said, To be back home., Postgame Discussion: Indiana vs. Iowa DOYEL: Assembly Hall has been redone, so you're not in Bob Knight's former office literally, but you're in there metaphorically. (AF) (Sorry, TJD, just had to do it. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. I'm just happy that he stayed and knowing that we've got a lot of work on our hands to do to get this turned around.". (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. I'm an IU grad.'. "I didn't get them all. "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. That's the only thing that I'm selling here as a head coach. 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. Woodson, the boy who was hooked on IU basketball after receiving a T-shirt from Knight in grade school and who once couldnt fathom a coaching career, was at the epicenter of the Hoosier basketball world, winning his first career game. He was inducted into the IU Athletics Hall of Fame in 1992 and the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010. "We just travel. 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). Mike Woodson accomplished a lot playing for Indiana under Bob Knight. 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: "These books were left over. 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. Emailed daily. So I pretty much got a late start. You've got an old Branch McCracken book. These are books that obviously Archie was reading. And you've got two books by my mentor (Bloomington businessman) Bill Cook, who's no longer with us that owned Cook Incorporated. How long has being the IU basketball coach been your dream? I interviewed for the head job. All rights reserved. "I can never replace Bob Knight and all the things that he's done over the years for Indiana University basketball. "My ties have always been in Bloomington. I'm trying to win the Big Ten. 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. WOODSON: "Sure it was different, because I spent my whole life here at Indiana. Click To Watch Free 'NAACP Image Awards 2023' Live Stream. I've got to make this a family atmosphere. 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. They knew people that I knew in Atlanta. "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. WOODSON: "Again, after watching him on tape after I got the job, as a coach, I think you've got to find buttons to push when you're dealing with players. "As long as I'm the coach here, they're going to be a part of it. 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. They set something that you all strive to be, man, as a player, as a student athlete. 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. After Archie Miller was fired, Woodson made it clear he was interested. 5 University of Arizona on Dec. 10, and thought his team wasn't tough enough in a loss to Rutgers on Dec. 3. As head coach of the Knicks, Woodson guided his 2012-13 Atlantic Division Champions to their first appearance in the Eastern Conference semifinals since 2000 and finished his tenure as New Yorks coach with a record of 109-79 (.680). Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. They exploited it and they took advantage of it and they hit shots, so credit to them.. Indiana landfill to house waste shipments from toxic Ohio train derailment IU Bloomington issues alert for armed person on campus News / Feb 27, 2023 / 10:08 PM EST But after that day, Woodson was hooked on coaching, wanting to provide the same mentorship as Knight did for him. (AF), Woodson said he hasn't been well-received since he got to Bloomington, because a lot of fans who are Hall of Fame coaches from their mom's basement wanted a young, flashy successful college coach instead instead of an old man who's never once coached a college game. 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. She began tutoring Woodson in 1976 as he became the first person in his family to earn a college degree. Knight gave him a shirt reading Indiana University. Later, Knight said, when Woodson was a senior in high school, hed follow up. 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. 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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). What does that mean to you and how do you hope to accomplish it? Woodson said that after everyone listened to his silky smooth voice during all his press conferences that he got all sorts of requests from people asking him to record voicemail message for them, or recording jingles for their Tik-Tok videos ''but I didn't know what that was,'' Woodson said. That's how it's always been. Talking with parents. "It wasn't a knock against the young kid, but I showed film of what he couldn't do. "They should never be closed out because this program was built around a lot of great players who have played here. I had (another back surgery) a couple years ago that really got me back. After its regular week-long, non-televised celebrations, the annual awards ceremony concluded with its main ceremony on Saturday night. 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After securing a sweep of in-state rival Purdue for the first time in a decade, No. 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. 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. Mike Woodson's House. Woodson hit key free throws late in regulation to send. Feb 27, 2023 at 3:25 pm ET 2 min read. In fact, it is one of many aspects of Woodsons very public career she revels in. Four weekends ago, I was back home in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to surprise my little sister at her show choir competition. Woodson responded immediately, scoring 27 points in an upset win against Kentucky the weekend after Knight's punishments were announced. (The Hawkeyes) had their way, doing everything they wanted to do. He just wasnt very verbal with people that he didnt know.. Anitra House, I know if youre listening, boy, you were very instrumental in me getting through school. Because coaching is hard. "I feel like I've been around the world, and I've come back (to IU after) 40 years. I played 11 years in the NBA. 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 . And Miller, I knew people that knew Miller in Houston, Texas, because I lived in Houston for 20-some years. Copyright 2021 WDRB Media. 4 Purdue for the first time in four years. They came in here and kicked our ass, it was just that simple.. 5 Purdue in what Jackson-Davis called probably the best victory weve had.. 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 component hasn't and won't be overlooked by Woodson. Indiana shot 43%. People that know me knew that over the years. Indiana will hire former star player and longtime NBA coach Mike Woodson as its new head coach. All my ties had always been here at Indiana University, always. (AP) Trayce Jackson-Davis quickly caught and surpassed his coach on Indiana's career scoring list Saturday. "But my loyalty and my feelings toward the basketball program have always been stronger than ever. When Tuesday finally came, Woodson kept the same composure. WOODSON:"First of all, to think about all the accomplishments that coach Knight has had in his career as a coach and even as a player at Ohio State it's hard to imagine for me, the guy who played for him, the guy who was given a scholarship to come from Indianapolis to play for him at Indiana, for me, it's like a dream come true. (AF), Big cities, big fun. Above is the full Q&A. Fitzsimmons, though, knew exactly how to convince Woodson. 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