Indiana University men’s basketball head coach Mike Woodson announced on Tuesday the addition of graduate managers Nathan Childress and Jackson Taylor.
Nathan Childress
Childress enters his first season as a Graduate Manager with the Hoosiers. He spent four seasons as a walk-on with Indiana before transferring to NAIA power Indiana Wesleyan for his additional season of eligibility. He appeared in 16 career games across four seasons with the Hoosiers and was named Academic All-Big Ten twice.
Childress starred at Indiana Wesleyan during his final season of college basketball. The Wildcats went 29-6 and advanced to the NAIA Quarterfinal matchup. He averaged 14.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.5 steals in 28.4 minutes per game. He shot 53.6% (206-of-384) from the floor, 32.3% (32-of-99) from the 3-point line, and 77.4% (65-of-84) from the free throw line in 35 starts.
He was a two-time All-Hoosier Crossroads performer at Zionsville High School. Childress averaged 14.5 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 2.7 assists as a senior. The Eagles won back-to-back sectional titles. He was selected to play in the Hoosiers Reunion All-Star Classic. He is the son of Trent and Katie Childress and has a brother, Zach and a sister, Mya.
Jackson Taylor
Taylor enters his first season as a Graduate Manager with the Hoosiers. He spent the previous three seasons as a manager for the men’s basketball program. He attended North Central High School in Indianapolis. His father, Greg, and mother, Danielle, each earned degrees from Indiana University. Greg also obtained his law degree from IU. Taylor earned his Bachelor of Science in public affairs from Indiana University’s School of Public and Environmental Health (SPEA) in the spring of 2024 and is working towards his master’s degree in public affairs
With the formal addition of Childress and Taylor, here is the full IU basketball staff for 2024-25:
2024-25 Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Mike Woodson (Fourth season – Indiana, ‘80)
Associate Head Coach: Kenya Hunter (Fifth season – Duquesne, ‘96)
Associate Head Coach: Yasir Rosemond (Fourth season – Oregon, ‘03)
Assistant Coach: Brian Walsh (Eighth season – Akron, ‘13)
Director of Basketball Admin: Armond Hill (Fourth season – Princeton, ‘05)
Director of Player Development: Calbert Cheaney (Second Season – Indiana, ’93)
Director of Athletic Performance: Clif Marshall (Eighth season – Louisville, ‘05)
Athletic Trainer: Tim Garl (44th season – Alabama, ‘78)
Team & Recruiting Coordinator: Jordan Hulls (Third season – Indiana, ‘13)
Director of Basketball Operations: Steven Surface (Eighth season – Indiana, ‘17)
Video and Player Development Assistant: Mike Stump (Fourth season – Kentucky, ‘17)
Video and Player Development Analyst: Isaac Green (Fourth season – Indiana, ‘21)
Operations Analyst: Nick Virden (Third season – Indiana, ‘22)
Assistant Director of Recruiting and Operations: Adam Howard (Third season – Indiana, ‘22)
Graduate Manager: Bennett Munds (Second season – Indiana, ‘23)
Graduate Manager: Nathan Childress (First season – Indiana Wesleyan, ‘24)
Graduate Manager: Jackson Taylor (First season – Indiana, ‘24)
