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Associated Press
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Kings hire Mike Woodson as associate head coach on Doug Christie's staff
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Sacramento Kings have hired longtime NBA and college head coach Mike Woodson as an associate head coach on Doug Christie's new staff. Christie announced the addition on Monday to bring Woodson back to the NBA after he spent the past four seasons as head coach of his alma mater, Indiana. Woodson has extensive NBA experience, having played in the league for 11 seasons, including five seasons with the Kings franchise. He then coached from 1996-2021 as both an assistant and head coach before going back to college. Woodson was an assistant on Detroit's title-winning team in 2004 and has been a head coach for parts of nine seasons. He made the playoffs three times in six seasons with Atlanta and twice in three seasons with the Knicks. Woodson has a 315-365 career record as an NBA head coach. Christie had a 27-25 record as interim coach last season for the Kings after replacing the fired Mike Brown in December before losing in the Play-In Tournament. New general manager Scott Perry decided two weeks ago to keep Christie as the full-time head coach. ___ AP NBA:
Indianapolis Star
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Coaching Indiana basketball 'brought fulfillment' to Mike Woodson, he says in statement
Former Indiana basketball coach Mike Woodson released a statement Friday night, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to coach his alma mater. "Coming home to lead Indiana Men's Basketball was an honor. It was a great opportunity to represent the program that helped shape my college career, and I'm deeply grateful for the full-circle journey back to Indiana," he wrote in his first comments about leaving IU since it was announced Feb. 7 he would step down at season's end. "Thank you to the fans for your support through the ups and downs, my players, my dedicated coaching staff, team managers, the IU professors who guided our young men off the court, the medical staff and trainers who kept us healthy, and the strength coaches who challenged us daily. To my wife, Terri, and our daughters, Mariah and Alexis, your love and support have made this journey worthwhile. To my family and friends, thank you for giving me strength to continue building my vision while staying grounded. "Coming back to my Alma Mater to coach brought me fulfillment. I'm proud to watch the young men I've coached transition into gentlemen on and off the court. I want them to know how proud I am of them. Our journeys will continue, and I'll always be there for them." 'Am I crazy?': Analyst believes IU can push archrival Purdue for Big Ten title Woodson coached IU the past four seasons, going 82-53 with NCAA tournament appearances his first two seasons. Darian DeVries was hired as Hoosiers coach. Woodson reportedly will be named Sacramento Kings associate head coach.
New York Post
08-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Former Knicks coach Mike Woodson back in NBA after Indiana flameout
Mike Woodson is returning to the NBA. The former Knicks coach was officially named the associate head coach of the Sacramento Kings under Doug Christie on Wednesday, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Woodson, 67, will head back to the league after spending the last four years as the head coach at Indiana before stepping down after last season. Advertisement Indiana head coach Mike Woodson in the first half against Oregon at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images The Hoosiers went 82-53 under Woodson, but underwhelmed given the program's high standards, failing to make it past the Round of 32 in two NCAA Tournament appearances and missing the tournament the last two years. Indiana had been one of the highest NIL spending teams in the country and was ranked No. 17 in the preseason AP poll. Woodson, who played college ball under Bobby Knight at Indiana, was drafted 12th overall by the Knicks in the 1980 draft. Advertisement He spent 11 years in the NBA, including five seasons with the Kings, before becoming an assistant head coach with the Bucks in 1996. After several stints across the league, including a head coaching gig with the Hawks from 2004-10. Woodson became a Knicks assistant in 2011, later becoming the franchise's head coach from 2012-14, going 109-79. Advertisement Carmelo Anthony calls out a play to his team in front of Knicks head coach Mike Woodson in the second half of a game against the Wizards on April 4, 2014. EPA In 2012-13, Woodson led the Knicks to one of the best seasons in recent franchise history, winning 54 games and reaching the Eastern Conference semifinals. He later returned to the Knicks as an assistant in 2020 before heading to Indiana. Woodson will look to help the Kings return to the postseason after falling short in the play-in tournament in each of the past two seasons.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Ex Indiana basketball coach Mike Woodson might be headed back to the NBA as an assistant coach
is Mike Woodson headed to the NBA? Source: X Former Indiana basketball coach Mike Woodson could be returning to the NBA sidelines soon. As per new reports, the Sacramento Kings are looking at Woodson for their lead assistant coach role. The Kings recently named Doug Christie head coach, who had served on an interim basis after the team fired head coach Mike Brown during the regular season. The Indiana basketball season failed to make an impression during the regular season, with February being a particularly difficult month for the team and coach Woodson. Fans are now actively rooting for his departure and even booed Woodson during a home game. Former Indiana head coach Mike Woodson could land a key NBA coaching role Woodson and Indiana University parted ways after four seasons. Woodson has served as an assistant coach for six different NBA teams. Woodson was an assistant with the Knicks the season before he was hired by Indiana. During his time with the Hoosiers, they achieved an 82-53 record and participated in the NCAA Tournament in both 2022 and 2023. In the 2024-25 season, IU finished with a 19-13 record. The 67-year-old coach has significant experience as an NBA head coach, leading the Atlanta Hawks for six years (2004-10), where they had a 206-286 record and made three playoff appearances, and the New York Knicks for just over two seasons (2012-14). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3 Reasons to Plug This Into Your Home Today elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Learn More Undo 'Indiana fans have run out of patience with Mike Woodson. After the Hoosiers collapsed late and suffered a 79-78 loss to Maryland on Sunday, the home crowd booed its head coach as he left the floor," wrote sports journalist Ryan Phillips. Woodson ultimately announced he would step down at the end of the season, a decision many expected. After his final game at Assembly Hall, Woodson seemed in double minds about his departure and said, 'Maybe I'm leaving too soon, I don't know,' and added, 'This brings back old memories. My last game on this floor was against Ohio State for the Big Ten title back in 1980. For these seniors, this is what it's all about.' Woodson last coached in the NBA in 2021 and spent the past four years as the head coach at Indiana. Since he is not retiring from basketball, he could potentially join the Kings and assist in their efforts in the Western Conference.
Indianapolis Star
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Former Indiana basketball coach Mike Woodson may return to the NBA as an assistant
Former Indiana basketball coach Mike Woodson may be back on the sideline soon. The Athletic's Sam Amick reported that the NBA's Sacramento Kings are considering Woodson for their lead assistant coach position. Doug Christie, who took over on an interim basis after the team fired head coach Mike Brown during the regular season, has been named head coach. Lead assistant Jay Triano was let go over the weekend. The Kings finished the regular season 40-42 and were eliminated in the play-in tournament. Woodson and IU separated after four years in which the Hoosiers went 82-53 and made the NCAA Tournament in 2022 and '23. IU went 19-13 in 2024-25. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The 67-year-old has extensive NBA head coaching experience: six years with the Atlanta Hawks (2004-10, 206-286 record, three playoff appearances) and two-plus with the New York Knicks (2012-14, 109-79, two playoff appearances). He has also been an assistant with six teams. Woodson was a Knicks assistant the season before IU hired him.
