Mike Woodson is leaving New York to coach at his alma mater, Indiana.
63-year-old Woodson has accepted the position of next Hoosiers coach, the school announced on Sunday.
Woodson, the fifth highest scorer in Indiana history, returned to the Knicks as one of Tom Thibodeau’s assistants this season after serving as head coach for more than two seasons from 2012-2014, including the only round win. playoff of the franchise from 2000 to 2013. He previously coached the Atlanta Hawks from 2004 to 2010.
Woodson was finalizing a six-year contract to return to Indiana, where he starred with Bob Knight from 1976 to 1980, ESPN reported.
“We know it’s a very special opportunity for Mike to return to his alma mater as head coach and wish him the best,” Knicks president Leon Rose said in a statement. “Woody has had a big impact on our team’s game and culture this season and we will miss him.”