JamesSokolove
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"I know he's hard-nosed. He preaches defense, which I think with any team, is going to be the biggest key to success, getting them to play defense. He's had success with the different teams he's been with. I hope he can bring that to Indiana and get us back on the right track."
- Calbert Cheaney (Class of 1993)
"Coach Woodson was my first coach in the NBA. We learned a lot with each other. That first year, we won 13 games. He did a good job here and I enjoyed playing for him.
- Josh Childress , Atlanta Hawks
"Mike is very highly regarded in the NBA and could have had a longer career in this league if that is what he wanted. It is a great hire for Indiana. He will bring energy and enthusiasm to the team along with a ton of experience. Indiana has hired a good man for the long run. Hoosier fans will be pleased with Mike's ability and energy. He has a Indiana-type personality. It takes a special talent to be a Hoosier, and Mike has that talent."
- Mark Cuban (Class of 1981), Owner Dallas Mavericks
"Mike was an instrumental part of New York Knicks. He was an incredible resource and played a key role in us nearly making the playoffs. He was a very hard-working and dedicated scout and then as he has moved up in his career has become a very good head coach. I wish him nothing but the best. Indiana has picked the right man."
- Glen Grunwald, Former Executive New York Knicks
"Mike Woodson is one of the smartest, most knowledgeable, hardest working coaches I have ever worked with. His teams in the NBA achieved beyond their talent levels. Recruits to Indiana will play for a coach who was successful in the NBA for a long time and will teach them what they need to know to make it to the NBA."
- Mike Dantoni, Assistant Coach, Brooklyn Nets
"Indiana has definitely hit a grand slam with Mike Woodson. I've known Mike since we played on the same team in the late 80's, and I've always respected how hard he has worked at every step in his coaching career. People around the Big 10 will find out very quickly that Mike is an outstanding basketball coach."
- Hakeem Olajuwon, NBA Hall of Famer
"Mike Woodson combines an incredible work ethic with a razor-sharp basketball mind and will certainly be a credit to Indiana both on and off the court. In my 48 years of coaching, he ranks at the top in his ability to relate to players and develop programs."
- Gregg Popovich, Head Coach, San Antonio Spurs
"Mike Woodson is one of the top coaches in the country, and one of the most prepared and experienced. Mike may be quiet and soft spoken in demeanor, but he is also an intense competitor that understands the pursuit of excellence on and off the court. Mike has always stressed trust, hard work and togetherness, and he has always been about the players first.Mike has seen it all in this game, has handled everything with class, and has been successful at every stop. Indiana got a good one in Mike Woodson."
- Jay Bilas, ESPN Basketball Analyst
"What a wealth of experience Indiana is getting with this hire. Mike has been a head coach in the NBA at very different types of franchises. Mike has been an outstanding coach and person in all of them. Indiana is getting a terrific coach in Mike Woodson."
- Mike Krzyzewski, Head Coach, Duke University
"I have complete confidence in the leadership at Indiana University. I know decisions made are done so to support the best interest of the students, athletic department and University."
- Victor Oladipo, Miami Heat
"Mike is a great coach who I thought did a good job in the NBA when he had the opportunity. He has visited us at training camp in the past and I have enjoyed spending time with him. He is a nice guy, and I wish him the best of luck in his new position at Indiana."
- Brad Stevens, Head Coach, Boston Celtics
"I think Coach Woodson is a very talented coach. I had a chance to work with him for 3 years in New York. With his insight and knowledge of the game, I can definitely say he's going to be a head coach for a very long time."
- Carmelo Anthony, Portland Trail Blazers
"Mike Woodson will be a great addition to the Indiana program. He brings a ton of knowledge and experience having coached in the NBA. His coaching style and understanding of the game will help Indiana achieve success not only in the Big 10, but on the national level as well."
- Scott Brooks, Head Coach, Washington Wizards
"With Mike Woodson there's a level of preparation and organization that he brings to the table. He brings a brandable style of play at both ends, especially on offense where he looks for versatile players with high basketball IQs."
- Eric Bossi, 247sports.com
"I played for a lot of guys in my career. Mike was terrific. He has a terrific basketball mind, and he comes from the tutelage of Doc Rivers. He knows hard work and discipline."
- Joe Johnson, Seven-time NBA All-Star
"I am really happy and proud of Mike. This is so well deserved. Mike is not only a terrific coach, but a great person as well."
- Thad Matta, Indiana Hoosiers, Associate Athletic Director for Men's Basketball
"I think the world of Woody. He's an terrific coach. Believe me there has never really been any hire like this in history. Many people are saying that his tremendous winning will be really something very special."
- Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States of America
- Calbert Cheaney (Class of 1993)
"Coach Woodson was my first coach in the NBA. We learned a lot with each other. That first year, we won 13 games. He did a good job here and I enjoyed playing for him.
- Josh Childress , Atlanta Hawks
"Mike is very highly regarded in the NBA and could have had a longer career in this league if that is what he wanted. It is a great hire for Indiana. He will bring energy and enthusiasm to the team along with a ton of experience. Indiana has hired a good man for the long run. Hoosier fans will be pleased with Mike's ability and energy. He has a Indiana-type personality. It takes a special talent to be a Hoosier, and Mike has that talent."
- Mark Cuban (Class of 1981), Owner Dallas Mavericks
"Mike was an instrumental part of New York Knicks. He was an incredible resource and played a key role in us nearly making the playoffs. He was a very hard-working and dedicated scout and then as he has moved up in his career has become a very good head coach. I wish him nothing but the best. Indiana has picked the right man."
- Glen Grunwald, Former Executive New York Knicks
"Mike Woodson is one of the smartest, most knowledgeable, hardest working coaches I have ever worked with. His teams in the NBA achieved beyond their talent levels. Recruits to Indiana will play for a coach who was successful in the NBA for a long time and will teach them what they need to know to make it to the NBA."
- Mike Dantoni, Assistant Coach, Brooklyn Nets
"Indiana has definitely hit a grand slam with Mike Woodson. I've known Mike since we played on the same team in the late 80's, and I've always respected how hard he has worked at every step in his coaching career. People around the Big 10 will find out very quickly that Mike is an outstanding basketball coach."
- Hakeem Olajuwon, NBA Hall of Famer
"Mike Woodson combines an incredible work ethic with a razor-sharp basketball mind and will certainly be a credit to Indiana both on and off the court. In my 48 years of coaching, he ranks at the top in his ability to relate to players and develop programs."
- Gregg Popovich, Head Coach, San Antonio Spurs
"Mike Woodson is one of the top coaches in the country, and one of the most prepared and experienced. Mike may be quiet and soft spoken in demeanor, but he is also an intense competitor that understands the pursuit of excellence on and off the court. Mike has always stressed trust, hard work and togetherness, and he has always been about the players first.Mike has seen it all in this game, has handled everything with class, and has been successful at every stop. Indiana got a good one in Mike Woodson."
- Jay Bilas, ESPN Basketball Analyst
"What a wealth of experience Indiana is getting with this hire. Mike has been a head coach in the NBA at very different types of franchises. Mike has been an outstanding coach and person in all of them. Indiana is getting a terrific coach in Mike Woodson."
- Mike Krzyzewski, Head Coach, Duke University
"I have complete confidence in the leadership at Indiana University. I know decisions made are done so to support the best interest of the students, athletic department and University."
- Victor Oladipo, Miami Heat
"Mike is a great coach who I thought did a good job in the NBA when he had the opportunity. He has visited us at training camp in the past and I have enjoyed spending time with him. He is a nice guy, and I wish him the best of luck in his new position at Indiana."
- Brad Stevens, Head Coach, Boston Celtics
"I think Coach Woodson is a very talented coach. I had a chance to work with him for 3 years in New York. With his insight and knowledge of the game, I can definitely say he's going to be a head coach for a very long time."
- Carmelo Anthony, Portland Trail Blazers
"Mike Woodson will be a great addition to the Indiana program. He brings a ton of knowledge and experience having coached in the NBA. His coaching style and understanding of the game will help Indiana achieve success not only in the Big 10, but on the national level as well."
- Scott Brooks, Head Coach, Washington Wizards
"With Mike Woodson there's a level of preparation and organization that he brings to the table. He brings a brandable style of play at both ends, especially on offense where he looks for versatile players with high basketball IQs."
- Eric Bossi, 247sports.com
"I played for a lot of guys in my career. Mike was terrific. He has a terrific basketball mind, and he comes from the tutelage of Doc Rivers. He knows hard work and discipline."
- Joe Johnson, Seven-time NBA All-Star
"I am really happy and proud of Mike. This is so well deserved. Mike is not only a terrific coach, but a great person as well."
- Thad Matta, Indiana Hoosiers, Associate Athletic Director for Men's Basketball
"I think the world of Woody. He's an terrific coach. Believe me there has never really been any hire like this in history. Many people are saying that his tremendous winning will be really something very special."
- Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States of America
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