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

[Hippopotamo 517]

Call me a sucker, but I’m really buying what Coach Woodson is selling. My only real concern for him is that he’s 63. I think his NBA experience is only a positive, and I love having a coach who obviously understands how important this position is, and it’s so easy to see that it’s his absolute dream job. I’m looking forward to seeing a modern team. 

[hoosierjoe 35]

I want the third person to continue throughout his entire tenure.  "Mike Woodson didn't think that was a charge". "Mike Woodson would like some Gatorade."

[iubb 2,386]

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[IUCrazy2 2,020]

My initial reaction to the hire was kind of...enh at best.  But you know what, f it.  Listening to this press conference, I like Mike.  LFG.

[Joe_hoopsier 949]

To me, his demeanor is like that Grandpa you shut, dig in, develop some introspective and list to every damn word he says. Then go do your best to impress him. I had my, WTH moments on this pick early on, but I am quickly coming around.

[ElectricBoogaloo 4,293]

I think some of us get wrapped up in the uniqueness of college basketball and sometimes forget this is a very high profile minor leagues.

We just hired a longtime head coach and assistant from the major leagues to come coach our minor league team. He should run circles around most Division I coaches. Just have to get talented players in the program and I believe coach Woodson will succeed here.

[pumpfake 3,914]

"We gotta recruit players that can shoot the ball..."

Music to my ears!

[Unexpectedflash 948]

Hopefully we finally have a guy that values the three ball. Glad Mike acknowledges the game has changed. 

[iubb 2,386]

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[BlueDevil 8,643]

It’s going to be raining 3s in AH

[Trish 11,408]

1 minute ago, pumpfake said:

"We gotta recruit players that can shoot the ball..."

Music to my ears!

Didn't Archie say the same thing? lol

[Hippopotamo 517]

Just now, BlueDevil said:

It’s going to be raining 3s in AH

Man I hope so. Nothing like watching assembly lose their mind on a big 3. Maybe a big dunk haha

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[mdiu28 1,744]

Just now, Treesh said:

Didn't Archie say the same thing? lol

Archie? Never heard of him. 

Sounds made up. 

[pumpfake 3,914]

Just now, Treesh said:

Didn't Archie say the same thing? lol

I don't remember, but he didn't succeed.

[LamarCheeks 16,822]

I'm still not sold on this hire, but I'm slowly buying in. Not a big fan of making a splash at a press conference. It's working with kids in practice and during games that matter. 

But now I'm starting to wonder: Why didn't we take a longer, harder look at Woody during any of our past vacancies? (I know Glass shot him down). 

[Unexpectedflash 948]

If nothing else, I'd feel very safe as a parent sending my kid to play for Mike. 

[Trish 11,408]

1 minute ago, LamarCheeks said:

I'm still not sold on this hire, but I'm slowly buying in. Not a big fan of making a splash at a press conference. It's working with kids in practice and during games that matter. 

But now I'm starting to wonder: Why didn't we take a longer, harder look at Woody during any of our past vacancies? (I know Glass shot him down). 

Because his resume doesn't scream *HIRE ME*

It's extremely risky hiring this guy! We'll see if being an "Indiana" guy changes anything. 

[pumpfake 3,914]

What is this "player development" he speaks of?  Maybe we should focus on something like that.

[NashvilleHoosier 3,634]

Just now, Unexpectedflash said:

If nothing else, I'd feel very safe as a parent sending my kid to play for Mike. 

This was my first thought. The people complaining about how he is speaking were just trying to find a reason not to like this. My first thought was if he was sitting in my living room, I'm gonna very comfortable sending my son off to campus with Coach Woodson as his father figure away from home.