It played out as a somewhat messy split publicly between Mike Woodson and Indiana. Here's why, and what's next for the IU basketball coaching search.

Indiana is one of the most decorated programs in college basketball, but the Hoosiers have hit hard times in recent years. Indiana basketball has won five National Championship's in men's hoops, the last coming in 1987.

CIGNETTI DENIES INVOLVEMENT: Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti was mentioned as an influencer in a report on Indiana's men's basketball search and Vanderbilt coach Mark Byington, the former James Madison coach. Cignetti quickly shot that notion down. CLICK HERE.

Curt Cignetti's former colleague at James Madison took the Dukes to the second round of the NCAA Tournament, and is having a great season at Vanderbilt.

The Indiana men's basketball program will need a new coach next season. However, don't ask the Hoosiers' football coach, Curt Cignetti, for assistance. Cignetti got into a spat on 'X' with basketball analyst Adam Zagoria,

Curt Cignetti shot down the rumors of him influencing Indiana basketball’s search for a new head coach. With the Hoosiers’ current leader, Mike Woodson, set to leave in the offseason, the Big Ten blue blood is already browsing potential candidates.