Pastner announced Woodson’s decision Thursday.
The coach says Woodson is in good academic standing but wants a fresh start.
The 6-foot-10, 290-pound Woodson played in 20 games last season, missing six when suspended for cursing on the bench. He also did not travel with the Tigers to the NCAA tournament for a violation of team rules. Woodson averaged 2.5 points and 1.9 rebounds per game.
The Tigers are heading to Canada for a four-game exhibition tour that starts Friday.
