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

[Demo 19,662]

2 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Dolson had a verbal agreement with Brad, he just couldn’t get him to sign anything. But he also knew that Woody wanted this job.

Obviously irrelevant now, but if that’s true, and of course it’s a complicated situation, and easy for me to say, but that doesn’t speak very highly of Stevens. 

[TheDarkKnight69 328]

Sorry you’re getting bombarded with questions, @Chris007, but what do you think the point of Calbert’s interview was?

[Hoosierfan1901 6,125]

1 minute ago, Banksyrules said:

Did he interview any other candidates? 

I heard he interviewed CC, but unsure on that

[Trish 11,506]

1 minute ago, Hooserfan1901 said:

No, I see Woodson retiring at 76 with a 0.725% winning percentage and multiple Big Ten Titles!

I hope we don’t settle for Big Ten Chanpionships. Is he going to the final four and a championship game? That’s where Indiana is suppose to be. 

[TheDarkKnight69 328]

Just now, Demo said:

Obviously irrelevant now, but if that’s true, and of course it’s a complicated situation, and easy for me to say, but that doesn’t speak very highly of Stevens. 

Always a chance that brad said he’d agree but give the Celtics a chance to counter

[iu eyedoc 1,861]

1 minute ago, Treesh said:

Now we’re hiring a guy who wouldn’t be hired without an IU degree.

This is the part I have issue with.  Would IU have a chance with a 25 yr NBA, 2X NBA HC if he didn't want IU to ties to IU and wanted them to succeed? Who needs who more?

[Chris007 43,567]

2 minutes ago, Banksyrules said:

Did he interview any other candidates? 

I know Calbert interviewed. But it was a Check the box interview.

[Artie86 1,869]

7 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Dolson had a verbal agreement with Brad, he just couldn’t get him to sign anything. But he also knew that Woody wanted this job.

....can’t make someone love you if the heart’s not willing.....

[Hoosierfan1901 6,125]

1 minute ago, Treesh said:

I hope we don’t settle for Big Ten Chanpionships. Is he going to the final four and a championship game? That’s where Indiana is suppose to be. 

Yes sir, going to the Final Four in 2023

[Ranger78 1,293]

I'll take the guy that wants to be in the foxhole. We have a new coach. We might as well support him.

 

Dam this UCLA vs ALA game is nuts ...

[str8baller 5,071]

13 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

It’s the 5 out offense, find the mismatch, beat your guy off the dribble. 3 point shots or in the paint. The rest are bad shots.

Yep. Not a fan. Good luck to Mr Oats but if it were my money, I wouldn’t have paid ten mil to chase a guy like that either. Not saying he’s not a good coach. Just a preference. 
 

Woodys issue won’t be xs and os but getting the strategy across to 19yr olds. 

[Trish 11,506]

Just now, iu eyedoc said:

This is the part I have issue with.  Would IU have a chance with a 25 yr NBA, 2X NBA HC if he didn't want IU to ties to IU and wanted them to succeed? Who needs who more?

Come on, the Indiana ties was the main factor. You can’t tell me he’s a candidate without playing here. We can find NBA assistant coaches with similar if not better resumes if we wanted to go that route. 

[Trish 11,506]

Just now, Hooserfan1901 said:

Yes sir, going to the Final Four in 2023

Two years? Sounds like a deal! 

[Hoosierfan222 734]

Looks like we might need to wait a bit longer to talk to Mike Lewis 

[IU Scott 2,375]

2 minutes ago, Treesh said:

I hope we don’t settle for Big Ten Chanpionships. Is he going to the final four and a championship game? That’s where Indiana is suppose to be. 

Winning the big ten was the only thing RMK ever talked about according to former players.  With this philosophy he sure did well

[Chris007 43,567]

2 minutes ago, TheDarkKnight69 said:

Sorry you’re getting bombarded with questions, @Chris007, but what do you think the point of Calbert’s interview was?

He spoke to him, maybe to gauge interest in being an assistant. The athletic board wanted Stevens, Alford, Cheaney. He tried one, interviewed the other and one wasn’t a candidate. Checked all boxes 

[DChoosier 7,947]

14 minutes ago, str8baller said:

 

I find it hard to believe Woody is going to be at some big Xs and Os disadvantage in today’s college game.

I agree and am surprised by those that assume, in spite of all his NBA experience, that he is in dire need of x/o help.

Maybe they are concerned Woody doesn’t know the “4 years to learn” pack line? 

[Banksyrules 4,561]

Will this make or break Dolson’s career at IU?

[Blackmon_for_3 1,532]

If Woodson gets shooters to fit a pro style offense he could be very successful and that can be fun basketball to watch. Spread them out, hit from 3 with some dunks sprinkled in. Sounds good to me. 

[SteelerHoosier 2,586]

10 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Dolson had a verbal agreement with Brad, he just couldn’t get him to sign anything. But he also knew that Woody wanted this job.

So basically he wasn't patient enough? Lol