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Mike Woodson issues his first public statement on departure from IU basketball

Former IU coach Mike Woodson, who guided the Hoosiers to two NCAA tournament appearances in four seasons, issued his first public statement on his departure from IU basketball on Friday evening. Woodson, who is set to join the Sacramento Kings ...

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Report: Former IU coach Mike Woodson will join Sacramento Kings coaching staff

Mike Woodson’s return to his coaching roots in the NBA appears imminent. A report on Saturday evening from Sam Amick of The Athletic indicated that Woodson is a “leading candidate” for the top assistant job on the Sacramento staff under ...

Five takeaways from the Mike Woodson era

Indiana missed the 2025 NCAA tournament and the Mike Woodson era in Bloomington is over. Here are five takeaways from his four-season tenure as IU’s coach: Indiana failed to compete for Big Ten or national titles One of Woodson’s stated ...

Video: Mike Woodson, IU players react to loss to Oregon

Mike Woodson, Malik Reneau and Trey Galloway addressed the media following Indiana’s 72-59 loss to Oregon in the 2025 Big Ten tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Watch their postgame reaction below:

‘Very emotional’: Inside Mike Woodson’s Assembly Hall farewell

Mike Woodson’s eyes teared up as he prepared to bid farewell. He stood stoically — donning a black suit with a thick red tie — soaking in the applause one last time on the floor where he became an icon. ...

Video: Mike Woodson, IU players react to win against Ohio State

Mike Woodson, Anthony Leal, Luke Goode and Trey Galloway addressed the media following Indiana’s 66-60 win against Ohio State at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Watch their postgame reaction below:

Video: Mike Woodson, IU players react to win against Penn State

Mike Woodson, Oumar Ballo and Trey Galloway addressed the media following Indiana’s 83-78 win against Penn State on Wednesday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Watch their postgame reaction below:

Video: Mike Woodson, IU players react to win against Purdue

Mike Woodson, Malik Reneau and Trey Galloway addressed the media following Indiana’s 73-58 win against Purdue on Sunday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Watch their postgame comments below:

Mike Woodson still struggling to explain IU’s late-game woes: ‘I wish I had the answer’

Malik Reneau tried to console him. Walking near midcourt at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Reneau offered a hug, a pat on the chest and words of encouragement. But Mackenzie Mgbako couldn’t shake the sting of what had happened moments prior. ...

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Video: Mike Woodson reacts to loss to UCLA

Mike Woodson addressed the media following Indiana’s 72-68 loss to UCLA at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. No IU players were made available for postgame comments. Watch his postgame comments below:

Video: Mike Woodson, Malik Reneau react to win at Michigan State

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Mike Woodson and Malik Reneau addressed the media following Indiana’s 71-67 win against Michigan State on Tuesday at the Breslin Center. Watch his postgame comments below:

On the end of the Mike Woodson era, same as it ever was

On March 29, 2021, at Mike Woodson’s introductory press conference, an excited Scott Dolson, Indiana’s Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, painted this picture of his new men’s basketball head coach. “As I did my deep dive, Mike’s known as ...

Indiana basketball is back at square one – what now?

Following a failed comeback attempt in a 70-67 loss to Michigan on Saturday, Indiana coach Mike Woodson sat at the postgame press conference with an expressionless gaze, staring into the void after yet another missed opportunity. The beginning of the ...

Video: Mike Woodson reacts to loss to Michigan

Mike Woodson addressed the media following Indiana’s 70-67 loss to Michigan on Saturday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Watch his postgame reaction below:

IU coach Mike Woodson to step away at conclusion of 2024-25 season

Mike Woodson will step away from his position as IU basketball’s head coach after the 2024-25 season. Woodson, 66, is in his fourth season as the coach of the Hoosiers. He’s compiled a 77-49 record, including a pair of NCAA ...

Reports: Mike Woodson considering retirement, expected to step away after the season

Multiple media outlets are reporting Indiana coach Mike Woodson is considering retirement and is expected to step away at the end of the 2024-25 season. According to Jeff Goodman of Field of 68, Woodson is “contemplating stepping down and retiring.” ...