Indiana hires Knicks' Mike Woodson as head coach

Mike Woodson is returning to his alma mater as the Indiana Hoosiers' head coach, the team announced Sunday.

Woodson, who has never been a college bench boss, is currently an assistant with the New York Knicks and has previously been the head man for both the Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks.

The Hoosiers had been linked to multiple candidates - including Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens and Ohio State bench boss Chris Holtmann - since letting go former coach Archie Miller on March 15.

Woodson, 63, played under legendary Indiana coach Bob Knight from 1976-80 and split 11 NBA seasons across stints with six teams before veering into coaching.

Joining Woodson at Indiana is former Ohio State coach Thad Matta, according to Gregg Doyel of the Indianapolis Star. Matta will reportedly serve as associate athletic director for the men's basketball program.