Indiana University has announced that men’s basketball head coach Mike Woodson will step down at the end of the current season. Woodson, a former Hoosier player under Bob Knight, has served as head coach for four years, compiling a record of 77-49, including 36-36 in Big Ten play. His tenure was marked by significant achievements, such as ending a six-year NCAA tournament drought and securing the Hoosiers’ first win over Purdue since 2016. citeturn0news10

 

Despite these accomplishments, the team’s performance declined following the departure of star player Trayce Jackson-Davis to the NBA. In his third season, the Hoosiers failed to make the NCAA tournament, and this season, they have struggled with a 14-9 record, including a 1-6 mark in their last seven games. citeturn0news12

 

Woodson’s decision to step down has led to speculation about his future in coaching. Notably, Michigan men’s basketball coach Dusty May addressed rumors regarding his potential move to Indiana, clarifying that he has no plans to leave his current position. citeturn0search5

 

As the season progresses, Indiana’s athletic department is expected to conduct a thorough search for a new head coach to lead the program forward. The decision to part ways with Woodson marks a significant transition for the Hoosiers, who will aim to build upon their storied basketball legacy under new leadership.

 

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