Mike Woodson to be next IUBB coach. Thad Matta to be associate AD

[FrenchConnection]

1 minute ago, Banksyrules said:

Don’t get me wrong , I think he can coach but I know him through the Knicks.  I don’t think he has the energy to recruit. 

I may be wrong, but it’s my understanding that assistant coaches do most of the legwork recruiting and head coaches come in to close the deal.

[Magisterium]

Just now, Josh said:

Maybe so.  We could have dropped $10M/year on Stevens, or $5M/year on Woody and spend more on assistants.  Big win there

that depends on whom those assistants turn out to be

[NOLA Hoosier]

10 minutes ago, Whoozhers said:

I’m ECSTATIC!!!
GO MIKE!
GO HOOSIERS!!!
LET’S DO THIS!!!!


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Same. With an NBA guy, Matta, and some good assistants, this actually rules. 

I’ll eat my words if this doesn’t work out, but I’m ready for them to come out swinging. 

[Banksyrules]

Anyone who approves of this hire is drinking kool aid.  Guys this awful.  

[WayneFleekHoosier]

1 minute ago, Banksyrules said:

Don’t get me wrong , I think he can coach but I know him through the Knicks.  I don’t think he has the energy to recruit. 

I’m concerned about this.  Low energy personality.  Maybe recruits and families will like that?  Maybe younger assistants can do a lot of the legwork.  

[Trish]

I need to find Scott out at a bar one night and ask him what happened with Brad. 

[DWB]

2 minutes ago, bleedhoosier said:

Well Woody. Just win and we're all square here. Definitely going to have to win over the fan base. 

Personally, I think he's already won most of them over already. It's just a few of you nay-sayers on here that are the hold outs.

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan]

Wow man. I’m out. Our program is done

If true and he succeeds, don't come back.

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[Banksyrules]

This is god awful. 

[RaceToTheTop]

13 minutes ago, IUwins0708 said:

I mean he won a national championship so......

And he's top 20 in all-time NBA scoring and pretty much a lock for the HOF......nobody should be doubting Carmelo Anthony's acumen.  Coaching him is a plus.

[iu eyedoc]

15 minutes ago, HoosierHoopster said:

Yep. Think we’ll see players returning, will be interesting to watch 

Maybe not Al but I think he sees his position as diminishing, so NBD.

 

As a side my son always quotes Frozone when he sees Al's pointy chin. Cracks me up every time:

[IU Prof]

I wonder if Woodson and Matta know each other. Seems like a lot of opportunity for disagreement in terms of coaching style, players to target, etc. 

[Artie86]

Just now, IUwins0708 said:

He needs some good, young assistants to help with that.  Lewis and Fife would be fine with me.

Order of business Coach Woodson ...

1. hire stud assistant coaches

2. Find players YOU feel will best represent IU basketball! 

[Banksyrules]

I’ll root for the team, but I’m not watching a game. This specific departement in men’s athletic is a dumpster fire. I’ll watch women’s basketball with joy.  Thank god the football team is legit. 

[Varsity Villas 253]

6 minutes ago, theriverpilot said:

Apparently he was 2nd on Dolsons list


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I'd say at least 3rd.  Apparently behind Matta

[iubb]

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[JHoosier914]

Look, gut reaction—I hated it. But despite his age, I’m coming around. I think several positives here:

1) he knows the NBA. He’s coached some good players and SHOULD be pushing their names and using those guys as recruiting tools.

2) he’s been successful in the nba. Was in staff with the 2004 nba champion Pistons. His Hawks team had a bette record every year he coached from 2004-2010.

3) he DOES know what it means to play for IU.

4) he is, and I say this with zero sarcasm and with 100% confidence that it will help, African American. I believe that WILL help offset some of his perceived recruiting shortfalls

5) he’s got Matta to help him navigate the rules of the NCAA and a true college basketball mind in his offices.

Now, I DO hope that he can bring in a dynamite staff to help him. He needs some younger guys and/or some really strong recruiters. I expect at least 1 IU guy to be on his staff.

We will see how it goes, but I’m going to support him


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[Artie86]

4 minutes ago, Banksyrules said:

Anyone who approves of this hire is drinking kool aid.  Guys this awful.  

I like orange look-aid...

[Five Prime]

So you all think any other power 5 school would seriously consider Mike Woodson as a head basketball coach?  Seriously, do you really?  

[Whoozhers]

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