In an emotional farewell at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Indiana University men’s basketball coach Mike Woodson reflected on his tenure following a 66-60 victory over Ohio State. In a postgame interview with CBS, Woodson remarked, “Maybe I’m leaving too soon, I don’t know. This brings back old memories. My last game on this floor was against Ohio State for the Big Ten title back in 1980.”
Woodson, who is set to step down at the end of the season, expressed pride in his team’s resilience, stating, “We’ve had a lot of ups and downs this year. We have. But they are competitors. They keep competing. We’ve still got to go try to win the Big Ten tournament. That’s what’s next.”
Reflecting on his personal connection to the venue, Woodson became emotional, saying, “It’s tough. My whole life was shaped in this building. It’s going to be tough.”
Woodson’s departure comes after four seasons with the Hoosiers, during which he compiled a 77-49 overall record and led the team to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances.