"People don't give that enough credit. I kind of think I helped Michael find his voice, House said. In the Playoffs, he piloted the Hawks to back-to-back Game 7 wins in the first round over Miami in 2009 and Milwaukee in 2010. "My ties have always been in Bloomington. His team also ended nine-game losing streaks to Purdue and Michigan and his staff landed the fifth-best recruiting class in the country according to 247Sports. "So you can't forget those guys in terms of what they've done. Mike Woodson has said he believes his father worked himself to death trying to take care of him and his 11 siblings on the near northeast side of Indianapolis in the 50s and 60s. Then there was Tuesday evening, a unique whirlwind of nostalgia and hope. When I got the call about IU when it opened up, I was gung ho about pursuing it and I was hoping like hell I got the opportunity to come back.". When you were away, what did you think about what was going on, why it was that way and how it could be fixed? Most kids start very young. Hey Woody, we can play golf every day, Fitzsimmons said. Caitlin Clark. KRAVITZ: You've talked about bridging the gap between the older generation and the new generation of IU fans. Boys & Girls Club T-Shirt (Medium) $ 12.00. After its regular week-long, non-televised celebrations, the annual awards ceremony concluded with its main ceremony on Saturday night. And we sat there for about an hour and it finally registered. I enjoy that. He didn't want to see his defense make a habit of allowing 90 points, like it did against the No. "So I've gone through the struggles, too, just like a lot of Indiana University basketball fans. Even through the buzzer in Indianas 68-62 win, one that was closer than it shouldve been, Woodson remained calm. 15 Indiana will look to keep its roll going at home Tuesday night by . Knight gave him a shirt reading Indiana University. Later, Knight said, when Woodson was a senior in high school, hed follow up. While the crowd roared to life after his name was introduced, Woodson remained focused in the huddle with his players. WOODSON:"I'm in the apartment business. And I honestly thought I could help him make the next move to the big leagues. "There has really not been any surprises for me, and I don't mean that in a braggadocious way," Woodson said. "When I'm recruiting kids, it's all about family to me, man. Here is a slightly edited transcript of our discussion. "As long as I'm the coach here, they're going to be a part of it. Murray, with Galloway's hand in his face, pulled up and drained the 3-pointer over his defender. BOZICH: In addition to Trayce, you were also able to recruit Xavier Johnson (from Pittsburgh), Miller Kopp (from Northwestern) and Tamar Bates (a top-50 high school recruit). 247Sports . "But I like the direction of where we are right now and where we are headed, knowing there is a lot of work that's got to be done.". But I've had my ups and downs, too. He, Gayle (Cook's wife) and Carl, his son, all these years, about 40 years, I've had a relationship with that family. It's all good.". Copyright 2023 YB Media, LLC. A look back at No. Detroit Pistons(Assistant) 2004 NBA CHAMPIONS. "So to be able to get an opportunity to come back and coach, something I had been doing for a number of years at the NBA level, it was just like a dream come true because it just doesn't happen that often that a player gets to play college basketball at the highest level you can play it, go pro, go into in coaching and then circle back. You asked me about at 63, why am I still in this?". But I just didn't like the fact that when I got that call, they wanted to do an interview over the phone. There has been struggles and a bit of a malaise. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Feb 27, 2023 at 3:25 pm ET 2 min read. His teacher, though, covered the cost and Woodson proceeded to win a three-on-three tournament. Senior forward Trayce Jackson-Davis celebrates after a foul Feb. 18, 2023 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. WOODSON: "These books were left over. "That's like the oldest, most stale joke in Indiana basketball history,'' Woodson said. Got a lot of work that needs to be done to get this team back on top. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. "We just travel. Unfortunately, the pandemic kept people at home this past season. Hey Woody, Ill see you later, Fitzsimmons. But I'm not looking at anything else differently.". In 1996, he got his first assistant coaching job with the Milwaukee Bucks, which eventually led him to become an assistant coach under Larry Brown for the 2004 NBA champion Detroit Pistons. That's not to say it's going to happen. Like. Murray got the Hawkeyes off to a fast start, hitting 3-pointers on their first two possessions. And every time you change a school its a difficult transition. "We got the Knicks up and going. She retired from her position as Director of Eligibility and Systems in 2014. Tweet. Woodson discussed why, at age 63, he wanted the challenge of the IU job, how he intends to reshape the program's culture, growing up with 11 sisters and brothers and his early success recruiting. Now back at his alma mater for the past year, Woodson has seeminglyembraced all the challenges. Mike Woodson has named Anitra House as assistant to the head coach. "They liked that and they were able to commit to us. Woodson captained the USAs Pan American Games team to a gold medal during the summer prior to his senior year and was all set to have a perfect season with the Hoosiers who were ranked No. "I was a little down because after I gave my coaching speech to all the guys, I sat them down in the locker room and I asked guys to raise their hands that were going to commit to me and this university and this program and my staff. Scott May (former IU All-American) has been down here for many, many years. Friday's invite-only (and non-televised) awards dinner will go on as scheduled from L.A. Live Event Deck, a popular event venue located . "My thought process was, 'If you were interested in Mike Woodson coming to Indiana University to coach, get on a plane and you come see me or I come see you.' With his ninth rebound in Indiana men's basketball's game against Iowa on Tuesday night, senior forward Trayce Jackson-Davis broke the program record, passing Alan Henderson. I had a chance to do some things that I hadn't done because I was coaching all those years. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) Mike Woodson has beenthe Indiana University men's basketball coach for less than two months but has already reshaped the roster, completed his staff and set goals for the 2021-22 season. The folks over at The Bluebird, Bloomington's coolest music place when live music is allowed, asked him to come over and play the sax for a while and just read lyrics. So I pretty much got a late start. We've got to try to win a national title because that's what it's all about. "I don't have a home yet. Homes - Celebrity - Sports - Basketball Links: en.wikipedia.org By: neotrix Advertisement Celebrity Homes Mailing List Policies Your Name Comment Advertisement Nearby: Woodson responded immediately, scoring 27 points in an upset win against Kentucky the weekend after Knight's punishments were announced. Even losing my dad at an early age, I just basically watched him work himself to death, trying to take care of his kids. About a week later, Dolson offered the job. We just have to come in tomorrow and work.. We've got to win the Big Ten. You guys are not even giving me a chance.'. Boys & Girls Club T-Shirt (Small) $ 12.00. "Coach Woodson is doing great," the statement read. That's what we did over the years. Because coaching is hard. I really needed a laugh early this morning, and I hope you got one, too. "That's important. Always free! But then plans changed when Woodson got a call from the late Cotton Fitzsimmons. ), Woodson said that he drove over to Bob Knight's house and sat down for a visit. "We are following CDC COVID guidelines, and our . After an up and down two weeks where Indiana suffered two losses and recorded two wins including one over Purdue at Mackey Arena Mike Woodson joined Don Fischer for his radio show Monday . Mike Woodson - Postgame Q&A (Iowa) Watch on. Indiana forward Miller Kopp, right, attempts to block a shot by Iowa guard Tony Perkins in the second half Tuesday in Bloomington. Registered Address 403 EAST SIXTH ST, BLOOMINGTON, IN 47408 United States Agent Name MIKE WOODSON Agent Address 403 EAST SIXTH ST, BLOOMINGTON, IN, 47408 Directors / Officers MIKE WOODSON, agent, 4 Aug 1980 - MIKE WOODSON, president, 21 Apr 2016 - TERRY WOODSON, secretary, 21 Apr 2016 - Registry Page https://bsd.sos.in.gov/PublicBusiness. When cracks appeared to be forming throughout the season and shades of Indiana's old ways began rearing its ugly head, Woodson was often the mediator and reconciler. He lost his dad when he was 13, and he started working part-time, and going to school, and moving around to different schools, and playing basketball. - Indiana coach Mike Woodson said on his weekly radio show with Don Fischer on Monday night that senior point guard Xavier Johnson will not play on Tuesday against Iowa. "And with Archie, before he became the head coach, I got a call about the job. "And you've got to get players to perform at a high level. Anitra House first started tutoring IU mens basketball players when Woodson was a freshman in Bloomington. Above is the full Q&A. Anitra House, I know if youre listening, boy, you were very instrumental in me getting through school. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. Everyones upset. But Murray answered with a 3-pointer, starting a string of eight consecutive made baskets for the Hawkeyes, at the end of which they led 61-40. 15 Indiana 90-68 on Tuesday night. Knight stayed true to his promise. Against crazy odds, they have all but assuredly secured themselves a berth in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016.. Woodson, a great player at Indiana from 1976-1980, played 11 years in the NBA and coached another 25. That's going to be my job to get it back. Despite the goings-on during a game or behind the scenes, Woodson continued to appear in control as his even-keeled, laid-back personality gave Indiana fans a reason for optimism. WOODSON: "I don't know if IU has ever lost its brand. Today, they're still talked about. I'm trying to win the national title. That's how I felt. My thing was, 'Golly, I just wish they would have given me an opportunity to coach them.'. "That's kind of how we got Davis. They're going to be welcome because they deserve that. Katy, Texas (TX), US. And why make the jump at 63 when potential retirement could've been on the horizon? I've got to make this a family atmosphere. They wanted me to stay on board. Woodson was the 1980 Big Ten Player of the Year and NABC All-American as a senior in leading the Hoosiers to a conference title and a berth in the NCAA Tournaments Sweet Sixteen. Ryan Joseph "Archie" Miller (born October 30, 1978) is an American men's college basketball coach for the Rhode Island Rams.. Miller played point guard for North Carolina State from 1998 to 2002 and ended his career among the school's leaders in free-throw percentage, three-point field goal percentage, and total three-pointers. "That's the only reason that I'm back. Its a secretary role, but one that is critical in keeping the mens basketball office functioning. I went in there selling playoffs. Quick brag . I'm new at this. She got papers from Bloomington, Indianapolis, South Bend, Lafayette, Muncie, Evansville, Richmond, Martinsville, Bedford, French Lick, Paoli, Spencer and Clay City and it was THE SAME STORY in every paper.'' Mike Woodson - Head Coach - Staff Directory - Indiana University Athletics Indiana University Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Dolson named former Hoosier All-American and Indianapolis native Mike Woodson as the 30th . I was the head coach in (Atlanta). But I'd like to think the players we've brought in will be very instrumental in us moving forward. The Scott Mays, (George) McGinnis, (Steve) Downing, the Van Arsdale twins, the guys who came before Mike Woodson, set the table. Well, Im going too right? Woodson asked. He'd come home to Bloomington, he figured, and work alongside his friend Scott May at a real. "Hoosier Nation has always supported Indiana basketball. I wasn't being realistic about it. You've got an old Branch McCracken book. She worked under Kurpius from 1974-79 as a tutor and joined the department full-time in November, 1979 as a member of the Academic Services office. Trayce Jackson-Davis scored 26 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and had five assists for the Hoosiers (20-10, 11-8 Big Ten), but Kris Murray scored 26 points for Iowa (19-11, 11-8) and the visitors shot 56% from the field. Because I know coaching is hard. "They should never be closed out because this program was built around a lot of great players who have played here. Woodson, left, has worked with some top NBA coaches including his time as an assistant for Doc Rivers with the Clippers. It hasn't been perfect. . "So the interview really wasn't an interview (in 2017) as far as I was concerned. And I've been on the back end of it, when it was bad. I'm going to try to do the best job that I can possibly do to get us back on top.". I get to live the rest of my life like a schnook." WOODSON: "I'm from a family of 12. Obviously everybody is upset after the game (against Purdue) and coming back and doing this; its not what we stand for, Jackson-Davis said. January 27, 2023. (AF), Woodson said he met with Indiana's current players players, but he couldn't understand why Trey Galloway had his pants tucked into his socks, why Khristian Lander had a man-bun and not a bald head and goatee like Woody rocks, why Joey Brunk's back was worse than his and why Trayce Jackson-Davis shook hands with him using his left hand. It might have been the only work House would have come out of retirement for. He wondered why he didn't have a statue himself. Talking with parents. Woodsons NBA playing career began in 1980-81, when he averaged 4.7 points over 11.7 minutes in 81 contests with the Knicks. Slideshow continues on the next slide Want to thank you, Woodson said in his opening remarks when he was introduced as the new IU head coach in March. A story of valor nearly lost to history. I've been away from this part of the country, but I've always come back every summer quietly, but people just didn't know that.". It spurred a carousel of coaches: Mike Davis, then Kelvin Sampson, Dan Dakich and Tom Crean. Indiana was that way. Woodson is an American basketball coach and former professional basketball player who served three seasons as an assistant coach for the Milwaukee Bucks from 1996 to 1999. Well, I've always bragged about Indiana University, regardless of how they were doing. Mike Woodson is one of the best players to ever put on an Indiana uniform, and now he's coming home to Bloomington to coach the Hoosiers. Early in the second half, when No. I think when you're recruiting players you've got to put them in the best positions to be successful. The only way I can do my homework is to watch these guys play on tape and assess them that way. The Boston Celtics head coach reportedly turned down the Hoosiers last month before IU eventually hired Mike Woodson as its head basketball coach. They set something that you all strive to be, man, as a player, as a student athlete. I dont want no part of coaching.. WOODSON:"Again, I didn't come back just to come back and be the coach at Indiana. I was a 5-9 point guard in the eighth grade. Woodson never forgot the role House played in his acclimation to college life and helping him to deliver on his promise to earn a degree. Woodson played 104 games for the Hoosiers after graduating in 1976 from Broad Ripple High School and is the fifth all-time leading scorer with 2,061 points and his 19.8 points per game average is tied (Calbert Cheaney) for the second highest by a Hoosier who played four seasons in college. He was working himself to death, with no time for eloquence. He had already endeared himself with the fanbase during his four-year IU playing career in the 1980's, and his return back to where it all started only strengthened that implicit trust and loyalty. Indiana men's basketball's effort bothered head coach Mike Woodson in the loss to the No. I walked away from that meeting really dejected. "He finally said, 'Well, damn coach, we've been sitting here watching tape and you haven't put anything on there that I've done well.'. Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Penn State, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. But I'd just won an NBA title. How Mike Woodson met Anitra House Two things you have to know about Mike Woodson: his humble upbringing, and his rich loyalty. "It wasn't a knock against the young kid, but I showed film of what he couldn't do. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler). He gave me his blessings to do that. Indiana landfill to house waste shipments from toxic Ohio train derailment IU Bloomington issues alert for armed person on campus News / Feb 27, 2023 / 10:08 PM EST I played 11 years in the NBA. "So I had to do some damage control I had to start setting up meetings with the parents and the players. "I was like, 'Take me to the court.' Who is Mike Woodson? (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler) Iowa - Away - Hoosiers Lose 74-83 Indiana threw away an 11-point first half lead and fell to Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. In Big Ten games, the Hoosiers also led the league in field goal percentage defense at 41.3%. When all looked to be lost for Indiana at various points, there was an aura of assurance that surrounded Woodson. And that House was telling the story of Woodson finding his voice on a radio show named after him wasnt lost on her. Homes - Celebrity - Sports - Basketball Links: en . There was a time when "Siri, call Lindsey's cell'' actually didn't work. I go to 29 different (arenas) to play NBA basketball, and IU is all over the place. "But coming from a big family taught me values. Iowa forward Kris Murray (24) makes contact with Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (23), who was bringing the ball up court during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. (Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images) - 2NHDRKD from Alamy's library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. In New York, "anything I wanted was a phone call away. These are books that obviously Archie was reading. Before joining the Hawks, Woodson served for one season (2003-04) as an assistant coach with the Detroit Pistons, where he earned an NBA Championship ring as one of the chief architects behind Detroits suffocating defense that helped lift the Pistons to the 2004 NBA title. Indiana coach Mike Woodson gestures during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. Woodson joined the Knicks staff following six seasons as head coach of the Hawks, where he guided the Hawks to the NBA Playoffs in each of his last three seasons (including 2007-08, ending Atlantas eight-year Playoff drought), and into the Eastern Conference Semifinals in his last two seasons. Now we know just how much IU coveted Stevens.. Reasonable Rabby vs The Hoosier Hysterics. You know what they are, now that vinyl is back.). "It's just amazing. Its good, Woodson said, To be back home., Postgame Discussion: Indiana vs. Iowa Wayne was 6-2 and 400 pounds. I relate to those guys. Everybody who watched him knows he needs to become less reliant on his left hand and prove he can make outside shots. As an NBA head coach with Atlanta (2004-2010) and New York (2011-2014), Woodson saw his teams compile two 50-plus win seasons including a personal high of 54 victories during the 2012-13 season with the Knicks. Now we've got to go after the rest of the guys.' After Crean was fired in 2017, though, Woodson put his name into consideration. "I feel like I've been around the world, and I've come back (to IU after) 40 years. ET) The feel-good Coming2Bloomington story of Mike Woodson returning to his alma mater at Indiana as its new basketball coach came to an abrupt ending on Thursday morning when the legendary former Hoosiers star told Sports Illustrated Indiana that he was quitting. He said the same about his own team after the 15th-ranked Hoosiers lost to the Hawkeyes 90-68 at Assembly Hall on Tuesday night, a defeat that ended IUs hopes of sharing the Big Ten championship with Purdue. Four weekends ago, I was back home in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to surprise my little sister at her show choir competition. Houses area of focus at that time was language education, and her job at the time among other things was to help the hyper-focused Woodson blossom into a communicator. Mike Woodson's House. "This time I thought the timing was perfect, even though I was in a contract year and had some years on my contract with the Knicks (as an assistant), not even knowing if they would let me out of my deal. "And I think once he realized that, and it wasn't a knock against the young man. You would only expect that. You have permission to edit this article. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) Mike Woodson has been the Indiana University men's basketball coach for less than two months but has already reshaped the roster, completed his staff and set goals. That's what I'm going to try to do. That (1976 unbeaten NCAA championship) team was phenomenal. (AP) Kris Murray scored 26 points, Tony Perkins flirted with the first triple-double in Iowa history and the Hawkeyes beat No. Thats all I needed to hear, Woodson said. BLOOMINGTON - IU expects head coach Mike Woodson to be on the bench for Saturday's visit from Ohio State, after Woodson missed the Hoosiers' Wednesday win at Minnesota while recovering from COVID. "But I don't know if we've ever lost the brand. "I had a helluva group to follow in the Mays, the (Quinn) Buckners, the (Kent) Bensons, the (Bobby) Wilkersons, the (Tom) Abernethys. "He walked out of that meeting and he came back and he said, 'Hey, coach, I'm on board.'. No, Fitzsimmons said. Hosted by Grammy . Woodson was the MVP after playing in only six league games that season. It's a secretary role, but one that is critical in keeping the men's basketball office functioning. Mike Woodson's house Atlanta, Georgia (GA), US Like Tweet Share Pin The retired American basketball player and current head coach of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks lives here. We've just got to get back to our winning ways.". A native of southern Indiana who graduated from Silver Creek High School, she earned a bachelors degree in secondary education/social studies and a masters degree in reading. He was inducted into the IU Athletics Hall of Fame in 1992 and the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010. As their area took on more responsibilities, her role expanded and culminated with experience as a learning specialist, certifying eligibility, and athletic financial aid. That's the only thing that I'm selling here as a head coach. "I could have stayed in the NBA, I've lived over half my life in the NBA. Meanwhile, Woodson watched IUs basketball program face an array of struggles from afar. Emailed daily. I was just being real. Watch as Indiana coach Mike Woodson met with the media following a 90-68 loss to Iowa on Tuesday in Bloomington. The answer, according to Woodson, is actually quite simple. CLASS 4A: Munster: Munster: 61: Merrillville: 55: Lake Central: 70: East Chicago Central: 55: Crown Point: Hobart: 55: Kankakee Valley: 44: Valparaiso: 62: Lowell: 26 . BLOOMINGTON, Ind. So he didnt know what he could do (academically). WOODSON:"Well, you talk about it but, again, you like to think when they put people in place, they're the right person to get the job done and you root for that person. He received a technical for the display. Scott freed me up to be able to do what I do from a coaching standpoint. In 2000, Knight was fired, leaving the fan base split. 15 Indiana's 90-68 home loss to Iowa. He had the honor of playing for some of the most decorated coaches in league history including Red Holzman (Knicks) Larry Brown (Nets) Cotton Fitzsimmons (Kings); Gene Shue (Clippers), Don Chaney (Clippers and Rockets). Don't miss out on any of our exclusive football, basketball and recruiting coverage. Big Ten tournament seeding and tiebreaker scenarios, Big Ten tournament seeding and tiebreaker scenarios, Five takeaways from Indianas loss against Iowa, Indianas defense nonexistent in 90-68 loss to Iowa, Five takeaways from Indianas win over Eastern Michigan. It was already set when I came to Indiana University. In his first months as Indianas head coach, Woodson has captivated the fanbase and reignited the program with energy by way of his natural charisma. Fact is, mister, you start screwing up this team, Ill personally hide-strap your ass to a pine rail and send you up the Monon Line!' I get that. The Hawkeyes went 3 for 28 from long distance in their previous road game, at Wisconsin, but were 13 for 23 on Tuesday. This has been my life. Whether it was leading the Hoosiers to their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2016, or learning the recruiting ropesso seamlessly thathis first freshmen class includes a pair of five-star signees, Woodson hasn't backed down from the transition to college. (AF), Woodson said he hasn't been well-received since he got to Bloomington, because a lot of fans who are Hall of Fame coaches from their mom's basement wanted a young, flashy successful college coach instead instead of an old man who's never once coached a college game. Born in Indianapolis, Woodson was a star scoring guard under Hall of Fame coach Bob Knight from 1976-80, helping the school average 20 wins per season in his time there before the . He has an open-door policy with players so they can talk to him at any time. But every year I was right there rooting. "I'm not selling it any differently here as the head coach at Indiana University. A lot of the fans who have rooted all these years for these great players, hey, they all they know. I kind of walked away from that thinking it's just not going to happen for Mike Woodson, which I was fine with that. He taught me how to be a man on and off the floor.. I really felt good about the interview once Scott left and came back to Bloomington, still not knowing that I would get the shot to coach. This connection Woodson and IU basketball started to really take shape when he was in sixth grade. "That," IU coach Mike Woodson said postgame, mincing zero words, "was a bullshit performance "He finally figured it out because I'm not concerned about what you do well. At Broad Ripple High School in Indianapolis, he averaged 28.6 points as a senior, scored 1,154 points in his career, and earned All-State honors while being a member of the Indiana All-Stars. A relationship that began in 1976 whenMike Woodsonfirst came to the IU campus will be rekindled as Anitra House will assume the role of Assistant to the Head Coach for the mens basketball program. IU also led the Big Ten in field goal percentage defense at 39.6% and finished second in blocked shots at 4.83 a game. They cheer their team, and when they come to Bloomington it's totally opposite . "Because if you don't push that and sell it, then it becomes second nature to these guys. The athletic department said Friday in a news release that Woodson . During his coaching career, Woodson would quietly come back to Bloomington whenever he could. House was Woodson's tutor at Indiana during his playing days, and with her help he became the first person from his family to earn a college degree. All rights reserved. Chester Woodson was. When Tuesday finally came, Woodson kept the same composure. Download this stock image: BLOOMINGTON, IN - JANUARY 14: Indiana Hoosiers coach Mike Woodson coaches on the sidelines against the Wisconsin Badgers on January 14, 2023, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. WOODSON: "Sure it was different, because I spent my whole life here at Indiana. Everybody is bragging about their program. I just told him. A person with knowledge of the decision confirmed the hiring to The Associated Press on Sunday, March 28, 2021. Fran McCaffery is in Bloomington today fresh off perhaps his strangest moment as a head coach and he's set the bar pretty high in that regard. The development of Trey Galloway Mike Woodson is going to be great in Bloomington. - Indiana coach Mike Woodson appeared on the weekly radio show 'Inside Indiana Basketball' with Don Fischer on Monday night at Southern Stone Restaurant. "The Knicks called (last fall) and asked me to come back (as an assistant coach). Mike Woodson has named Anitra House as assistant to the head coach. That doesnt leave a whole lot of time to go home and do your homework. Stays mild with some sun. Woodson hit key free throws late in regulation to send. Woodson missed Wednesday night's game at Minnesota because he was recovering from COVID-19. WOODSON:"I've never felt that I was 63. (Radford, a member of IU's 1976 title team, was 64 when he died Jan. 10, 2020.). "Unfortunately we've had our ups and downs over the years but I'm still there rooting. We had a bunch of people who helped us from a business standpoint to learn the real estate market. I feel good about my staff that I've assembled. I've said that for many, many years. IU finished the conference season with six straight victories and won the Big Ten title. KRAVITZ: This has little to do with basketball, but you come from a big family and I just wondered how that has shaped you? But this is challenging for me, and I'm a competitive man.". Hes the ultimate multi-tasker now, and he tried to be (when he was younger). 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