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

[iubb 2,555]

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[JHoosier914 1,187]

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 1,902]

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 1,089]

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

[Whoozhers 3,683]

Wikipedia already updated


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[Josh 12,621]

9 minutes ago, iubb said:

 

 

 

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What???  I was led to believe these kids have no idea who Woodson and Matta are

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,210]

Matta on the staff?
 
So we have a guy who has never coached college basketball or recruited
and a guy who can barely walk up stairs AND hasn't coached or recruited in 4 calendar years.......

Technically, if true, he would be above the head coach since he is associate AD

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[Banksyrules 4,716]

We are such an embarssement. I’m so glad that the previous athletic director hired other great coaches. We’re obviously dealing with someone who can’t objectively evaluate coaches. 

[NOLA Hoosier 1,267]

NBA = kids wanna come here. 

It’s not a hard equation. 

[JMett94 32]

10 minutes ago, OGIUAndy said:

I assume you went to North Side based on your avatar? I did as well. 

89'

[bizzle44 93]

nice list here...

[Five Prime 1,089]

Just now, Josh said:

What???  I was led to believe these kids have no idea who Woodson and Matta are

Ask someone who isn't a current Indiana recruit.  

[Trish 11,548]

Just now, Five Prime said:

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

Not a chance. If it wasn't for his IU degree he wouldn't be hired. 

This is going to be risky. It's either an elite eight by 2025 or we have a Fire Woodson thread up that year. 

One thing is for sure. Indiana doesn't appear to be a great job anymore. Maybe Woodson makes it great. 

[tyappleg 3,082]

Anybody saying they are done or not watching any games any more can take a rocket straight to the sun. 

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,210]

GIVE IT UP

He is an Archie supporter

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[LamarCheeks 18,778]

Did Dolson just recently once and for all give up on Stevens -- or whomever else? 

Just seems that if Woody were gonna be the guy, this could've been done several days ago. 

[RaceToTheTop 25,613]

7 minutes ago, FrenchConnection said:

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.

It depends.  But there certainly are cases where that is so.  Been a lot of guys decommit and follow their assistant coach when he gets a head gig.

[DChoosier 8,339]

2 minutes ago, IU Prof said:

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. 

Coaching style and players to target should 100% be Woodsons (or any head coach) decision. Matta will be helpful in various respects  but some (not saying you) seem to think Matta was hired to be a puppeteer.

[DWB 1,098]

1 minute ago, Josh said:

What???  I was led to believe these kids have no idea who Woodson and Matta are

You were led to believe that by those who have no idea....period.

[Trish 11,548]

2 minutes ago, woodenshoemanHoosierfan said:

Technically, if true, he would be above the head coach since he is associate AD

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He needs to get his butt on the recruiting trail and in the gym. He better not just be collecting insurance and paychecks LOL