Mike Woodson spoke to the media about the fourth-straight loss for the Hoosiers and the continuation of Indiana's losing streak at Wisconsin.

Indiana men’s basketball coach coach Mike Woodson, who has been under fire for most of the last two years because of underperforming teams, is stepping down after the season.

Indiana head coach Mike Woodson began his press conference after his team's loss to Wisconsin with a clear message: "Right now, we're not tough."

The Hoosiers are outside the NCAA Tournament picture as of now and have been a disappointment after spending big in the portal

The news comes just three days after Indiana never recovered from a 26-4 deficit at No. 21 Wisconsin, prompting Woodson to question his team’s mental toughness.

Indiana men’s basketball coach Mike Woodson will step down at the end of the season, Hoosiers athletic director Scott Dolson announced on Friday afternoon. News that the program and Woodson, 66, were discussing a potential split surfaced on Thursday, first reported by Field of 68.

Indiana coach Mike Woodson is reportedly not returning to coach the Hoosiers next season, according to multiple reports on Thursday:

Sources close to the Indiana basketball program told Indiana Hoosiers on SI on Thursday that Mike Woodson will not return to his alma mater

News of a potential split between the program and Woodson, 66, was first reported by Field of 68. That report stated that the school and Woodson were working together on a way to allow him to exit in a respectful way by retiring at the end of the season.

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana basketball coach Mike Woodson will finish out 2024-25 on the bench, but plans on stepping down at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, according to a release put out by the university on Friday afternoon.