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

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,773]

Jon Blau --  I don't know if this has been noted yet on this site, but Bob Knight had his introductory press conference as IU's coach on March 29, 1971.  Mike Woodson's introduction (albiet, via Zoom) came on March 29, 2021.  Exactly 50 years later, to the day.

Let's hope Woody has the same kind of success.

[Golfman25 5,437]

24 minutes ago, raorIU said:

 

I also found it interesting and positive CMW did not claim Knight's on-court schemes were part of IU's future product. Avoiding that nonsense was a fear I had about hiring an "IU Guy" - happy it seems a modern bball product is in our future.



Actually, I think he did, but more in a fundamental basketball way.  Something to the effect -- everyone touches the ball, shooters shoot and non-shooters do other things needed to win.   

[cthomas 6,477]

13 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Jon Blau --  I don't know if this has been noted yet on this site, but Bob Knight had his introductory press conference as IU's coach on March 29, 1971.  Mike Woodson's introduction (albiet, via Zoom) came on March 29, 2021.  Exactly 50 years later, to the day.

Let's hope Woody has the same kind of success.

If he does, he will be one of the oldest coaches ever in college basketball.

[Golfman25 5,437]

In another thread I indicated my concern with Woodson was being away from the college game.  And at the time, there where other hot name coaches out there.  I am good with the hire.  I see lots of positives.  The next month or so will tell -- who stays and who he gets to come via transfer.  He's got two definite spots (open scholarships) and a third with Al graduating.   So even if he gets everyone to come back, he can bring in three impact players right away.  That would be a good start.  

[raorIU 320]

2 minutes ago, Golfman25 said:

Actually, I think he did, but more in a fundamental basketball way.  Something to the effect -- everyone touches the ball, shooters shoot and non-shooters do other things needed to win.   

Yeah, I caught that too and almost mentioned it in my post. I'm really glad it was said that way and not "we expect 3 passes before any shot" or whatever the Knight cliche was.

[Hoosierfan1901 6,301]

Curse is over, Woodson will win 2 titles in 10 years

 

[Hoosierfan222 734]

For the record, since this was brought up last night...

Woodson said he met with 8 or 9 players from the team last night. The rest Zoom’d in. 1 on 1’s with players today. 

[Hoosierfan1901 6,301]

Imagine if we have an all NBA coaching staff, that would be something 

[Kentuckysucks 2,259]

2 hours ago, Shivan said:

I'm an NC State fan. This reminds me of our 2006 coaching search. We thought we could get Calipari from Memphis or bring Rick Barnes "home" from Texas. I don't know if our AD was incompetent or if we never had a chance at those guys, but we eventually hired Sidney Lowe. Lowe had two unsuccessful NBA head coaching jobs but he was a good NBA assistant. He was also on our 1983 championship team so he understood how we were supposed to be winners!

He lasted five years. Went 86-78, 25-55 ACC.

 

So... good luck.

Your administration should've done its homework. 

 

https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/514524-nba-power-rankings-the-50-worst-coaches-in-nba-history.amp.html

 

[Hoosierfan1901 6,301]

 

[Hoosierfan1901 6,301]

Coach Knight said “our program”, wow, when was the last time he ever said that...

[Bobman1 2,909]

16 minutes ago, Hoosierfan222 said:

For the record, since this was brought up last night...

Woodson said he met with 8 or 9 players from the team last night. The rest Zoom’d in. 1 on 1’s with players today. 

 Before anybody drags the guys that Zoom'd in, a few of the players have seemed to be out of town judging by their social medias and that may be the reason Woody has not been able to meet with everybody in person.

[akumanina 323]

4 minutes ago, Hooserfan1901 said:

Coach Knight said “our program”, wow, when was the last time he ever said that...

I noticed that too. The words warmed my heart. After 2 decades of emptiness, IU basketball is finally coming back to life. 

[pumpfake 3,940]

8 minutes ago, Hooserfan1901 said:

Coach Knight said “our program”, wow, when was the last time he ever said that...

That stood out as soon as I read it.

 

BTW - Coach Woodson said he was going to visit RMK tomorrow.

[IU Scott 2,375]

28 minutes ago, Hooserfan1901 said:

Imagine if we have an all NBA coaching staff, that would be something 

I think you will have to have at least one assistant from the college ranks because of recruiting. 

[Hippopotamo 517]

I wonder if Knight will be coming to IU games next year. 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,189]

1 minute ago, Hippopotamo said:

I wonder if Knight will be coming to IU games next year. 

Almost be shocked if he doesn't 

[IU Scott 2,375]

I would love to see them have a IU player reunion at Hoosier Hysteria this year if they are allowed to have it.

[hoosierbannerd 1,614]

2 hours ago, woodenshoemanHoosierfan said:

Everyn3 yrs since age 40. Dad died of colon cancer when I was 23

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Back home from my first one.. all clear..so recovering from the sleepy drugs rest of evening looking forward to cheering on the Lady Hoosiers.. first meal was pulled pork and brisket and MAAAAAN was it good!

[Rayl 527]

Hi! I haven't been around here for several years. But, there I was on my lunch at work today sitting outside enjoying a nice spring day. Some random guy came by and sat at the bench next to me and saw the IU logo on my jacket. That's who told me we hired a new coach, When he told me who, I sighed. But....

We've recently had a great offensive coach who couldn't coach defense to save his life. Then, we had a great defensive coach who couldn't coach offense to save his life. So, now we have an IU guy. Someone who knows the way it should be. Maybe we have a guy who can just flat out coach? I don't know. But, I'm going to roll with it and find out. Let's do this.

Dare I say I have a slight woody for Woody? Nah, that's too cheesy. I'm on board though.