Reports: Indiana coach Mike Woodson not expected to return

Field Level Media|published: Thu 6th February, 20:32 2025

Indiana Head Coach Mike Woodson talks with Mackenzie Mgbako (21) during the second half of the Indiana versus Ohio State men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024.

Indiana coach Mike Woodson is unlikely to be coach of the Hoosiers past this season, according to multiple reports on Thursday.

Talks have reportedly begun about a parting of ways in the wake of Indiana's four-game losing streak.

Woodson, 66, reportedly is willing to depart after the season but details of the exit are still being worked out.

Woodson would be due $8.4 million if he is terminated without cause following this season, the Indianapolis Star reported.

Woodson owns a 77-49 record in three-plus seasons with Indiana. He guided the Hoosiers to the NCAA Tournament in each of his first two seasons and won a game in both visits.

The Hoosiers started well this season and were 13-3 overall and 4-1 in Big Ten play after an 82-69 home win over Southern California on Jan. 8.

Indiana is 1-6 since during a stretch that includes Tuesday's 76-64 road loss to then-No. 21 Wisconsin. The lone victory was a 77-76 overtime victory over host Ohio State on Jan. 17.

Woodson played for Bobby Knight at Indiana from 1976-80 and ranks sixth on the school's career points list with 2,061. He averaged 19.8 points and 5.6 rebounds in 104 games.

--Field Level Media

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