Indiana University's basketball coach, Mike Woodson, has received a raise with added buyout protections. Despite some fan backlash and petitions for his firing, Woodson is set to return for the next season. Woodson's contract stipulates a 'tourney or bust' scenario in 2025, emphasizing performance expectations. His current record with Indiana stands at 60-39, and he has retained significant NIL support. Woodson himself remains confident in his position, stating he feels good about his job. The decision not to fire Woodson has sparked mixed reactions among fans, with some expressing disappointment and others supporting the move.
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He was the only commitment Indiana had this year. Now gone, likely to Kansas Mike Woodson coming back but I am not sure how Hoosier fans can be excited https://t.co/5Y8YYiwfXP
This is definitely the right thing that @IndianaMBB is doing .@MikeWoodsonNBA has done quality work during his tenure & just because a year doesn’t meet expectations that u run & fire the coach . - via @ESPN App https://t.co/Wk4AlbM5l2
Indiana reportedly will not fire Mike Woodson, and some fans are LIVID! Hoosiers fans expect much! DETAILS: https://t.co/583gmLXVDd https://t.co/moMzyeEK1t
Certainly, some complaints about this season have merit. But runaway rumors aside, Mike Woodson was always likely to return. He retains high-dollar NIL support, and history suggested he'd get the same time his predecessors did. Now, that's confirmed: https://t.co/hc1a4SMjPT #iubb
Indiana coach Mike Woodson: “I shouldn’t have to discuss my job. I feel good in my skin about my job.” #iubb
Indiana is already paying a massive football buyout. Going down that path with Mike Woodson after just three years would have would have been difficult to justify. Now, it's up to Woodson to make the critical changes needed to validate IU's faith. https://t.co/YaXcXI6xMV
Mike Woodson has a 60-39 record with Indiana. 😶 https://t.co/pCjVJaFmfU
I never really understood why Mike (F***ing) Woodson was a hot seat candidate this year, considering he's not only made the past two NCAA Tournaments, but won a game each year. But he'll be back. My guess is with the way his contract is written, its tourney or bust in 2025 https://t.co/YJxwMm7k3k
Program Saved - Indiana Fans Have Already Turned On Mike Woodson, Started A Petition For The School To Fire Him Immediately https://t.co/P3OtuY4QDe https://t.co/Auzz82P8Gt
Mike Woodson's raise has added buyout protections, and a tweak that would make it easier financially for the school to fire him. Our #iubb insider @ZachOsterman found a tweak other schools will surely try to copy. And some coaches would say: No. https://t.co/kbVq6Qm35g