The Indiana Hoosiers men’s basketball team has officially made the decision to move on from head coach Mike Woodson following a disappointing season. Despite initial optimism under Woodson’s leadership, which included back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances, the team’s performance in the 2024-2025 season was marked by a series of consecutive losses and struggles with both offense and defense. This led to growing frustration from fans and calls for change within the program.

 

Woodson, who took over the Hoosiers in 2021 after a long NBA coaching career, faced mounting pressure as Indiana’s performance faltered in key areas, particularly offensive execution and defense. With several games of poor shooting and high turnover rates, and an inability to compete with ranked teams, the administration decided it was time for a shift. Woodson’s firing follows a 14-11 overall record and a 6-8 Big Ten conference standing.

 

While Woodson had previously expressed confidence in his future with the team, acknowledging the challenges of the season, the decision to part ways marks a new chapter for Indiana basketball.