As external pressure builds surrounding his job security, Indiana men’s basketball head coach Mike Woodson is contemplating stepping down and retiring, according to Field of 68 co-founder and college basketball insider Jeff Goodman on X.
If Woodson opts for retirement, he will finish the regular season as the Hoosiers’ head coach.
ESPN insider Pete Thamel also reported Woodson was contemplating retirement, adding Woodson is in discussions with Indiana regarding his wishes to step away. Thamel said it is “unlikely” Woodson returns next season.
Two Indiana Athletics spokespeople told the Indiana Daily Student they do not have any information regarding Woodson’s status.
Woodson took over as the Hoosiers’ head coach in 2021, guiding Indiana to the NCAA Tournament in his first two seasons before missing the postseason in 2023-24. The Hoosiers currently hold a 14-9 record and have lost six of their last seven games.
Indiana hosts No. 24 Michigan at 1 p.m. Saturday inside Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
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