In Indiana’s ongoing quest to find a new head basketball coach, the process seems to be gradually unfolding. Back in early February, Mike Woodson made it known that he would retire at the end of the season, leaving the Hoosiers on the lookout for his successor. For more than two years, various names have been circulating in discussions, while agents have been diligently promoting their clients behind the scenes. Scott Dolson and the team at Indiana’s athletic department are currently sifting through a list of candidates to identify who might be a genuine fit for this high-profile role. We’ve emphasized repeatedly that Indiana’s search is not a simple draft; it involves pairing the right candidate with the intrinsic desire to become the next Hoosiers’ head coach, a task that’s anything but straightforward.
A lot of fans have their personal lists of who they think should take the helm, but when it comes down to actual offers, not every candidate will seriously consider the Indiana position.
The PEEGS platform has laid out what they consider essential criteria for the new IU coach.
Here’s some insight into why certain candidates might or might not be a good fit for Indiana’s program.
Jeff Rabjohns and Trevor Andershock have pooled their expertise to develop this hot board of potential candidates.
Right now, the hot board is organized into general sequences and groupings rather than any strict hierarchy.
