ESPN’s Pete Thamel and Jeff Borzello have reported that Indiana Hoosiers head coach Mike Woodson is expected to coach the rest of the year, then step down as coach after the 2024-25 seasons end.
Goodman’s report says Woodson is “contemplating stepping down and retiring." The report also says Woodson has lost the support of “high-level boosters and alum” at Indiana.
The Hoosiers are currently 14-9 overall and 5-7 in Big Ten play have struggled to find rhythm all season and are 1-6 in their last 7 games.
Woodson, 66, took over as the Indiana Hoosiers head coach in 2021 after former head coach Archie Miller’s departure.
Woodson entered this season with a 58-35 overall record through his first three seasons at his alma mater Indiana but he misses out on the NCAA Tournament a year ago after going 19-14 overall and 10-10 in Big Ten Conference play.
This 2024-25 roster was ranked in the AP Top 25 preseason poll and was looked at as a sleeper to win the Big Ten Conf but IU could never stay consistent on the court. The Hoosiers went 1-2 in the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament and have gone through a very rough stretch in Big Ten as fore mentioned losing 6 out of the last seven matches.
The Hoosiers also have one of the most difficult remaining schedules in the entire country which features games against Michigan, Michigan State, UCLA, Purdue and Ohio State, amongst others.
Though the financial terms of coach Woodson's contract remain unclear, his current contract specifies a payment of over $8 million if he is formally dismissed. The buyout can be paid in annual installments of $1 million, making it more manageable for the university’s budget.
Mike Woodson is contemplating retirement and the fans, pundits, analyst and social media eyes aren't making it easier on Woodson.
Think it's a good time to repost this article of the seven potential candidates who'd be in the running to replace Mike Woodson, who reportedly is on his way out at Indiana. From our own @jloose128 https://t.co/kHO9QfW6RW
— Busting Brackets (@BustingBrackets) February 6, 2025
Here is a collection of more social media post from fans and analyst all across X and more below.
Mike Woodson walking into Scott Dolson’s office for his “retirement party” #iubb pic.twitter.com/bSolk1822r
— declan (@WokeBeerDrinker) February 6, 2025
I don’t feel a bit sorry for Mike Woodson. He disrespected the job & everything that comes with being the head coach for #iubb. He picked fights with his own fanbase, was lazy, arrogant, unqualifed, and was a major asshole to many around the program.
— Drew Davis (@1997Davis) February 6, 2025
I respect the basketball player Mike Woodson was and his contributions as a PLAYER but for those of you giving him grace and feeling bad for him as a coach you were not paying attention. His own family regularly called us fans “IU Psychos” and threw hate at us lol
— kendall (@kendelliott) February 7, 2025
Didn’t understand the Mike Woodson hire then and took some/a lot flak from Indiana fans.
— Brian Rauf (@brauf33) February 6, 2025
But this was the way his tenure was always going to end. Doomed from the start https://t.co/tpMEaiyBjq
Can confirm @GoodmanHoops report that Mike Woodson and Indiana are discussing the possibility of a "retirement" the end of the season.
— Aaron Torres (@Aaron_Torres) February 6, 2025
Think an official decision could be announced soon - as early as this weekend
The Mike Woodson era was doomed from the start.
— Kevin Sweeney (@CBB_Central) February 6, 2025
Indiana has the $$ to go toe-to-toe with almost any CBB job. Just can't get out of its own way.
Time to hire a guy who was won at multiple stops, evaluates talent and adapts to his personnel. Getting players won't be an issue.
The Mike Woodson era was sad. He was a legend at IU. Ultimately, whether you want to admit it or not, he never took this job serious. He felt entitled from day 1. Didn’t put the time in recruiting, developing, etc. in his third year he said he “had accomplished everything” 1/2
— Adam Stotts (@Ajstotts) February 6, 2025
Despite not winning a big ten title, getting to the sweet 16, winning a championship, etc. I just will never understand the weird arrogance that he had done something great here as a coach. As a player, sure. He as great. That doesn’t cement your coaching legacy.
— Adam Stotts (@Ajstotts) February 6, 2025