All Ball with Doug Gottlieb

First, Doug gives his take on UConn’s convincing national championship game win over Purdue, how Dan Hurley has built a back-to-back juggernaut while so many coaches are struggling in the transfer portal era, and if Hurley can turn over his roster again after most key players from this year’s team move on.

Then, he’s joined by NBA and NIL Agent Daniel Poneman to discuss how he started a highly regarded scouting business as a 14-year-old high school student, how he found a loophole that allowed him to bypass the normal requirements to become an NBA Agent, his struggles early on representing NBA players, how his experience made moving into NIL representation was a no-brainer, his tactics for determining player NIL value, and his approach to negotiating NIL deals with often stubborn old school coaches.

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Doug is joined by Baylor Women’s Head Coach Nicki Collen to discuss how the game has changed since she took over at Baylor 3 years ago, what has caused increased parity in the women’s college game, her take on the women’s tournament, how she would defend Caitlin Clark, and her reaction to the Washington Post article on Kim Mulkey

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Doug is joined by Longwood University HC Griff Aldrich to discuss his playing career at DIII power Hampden-Sydney, his decision to attend University of Virginia Law School instead of coaching, why he walked away from a lucrative legal career to take the UMBC Director of Basketball Ops position under Ryan Odom, his memories from UMBC’s historic 16 over 1 upset of UVA, how he turned longtime loser Longwood into an NCAA tourney program, and how he approached overhauling his roster after losing a number of key contributors from the ‘23 tournament team.

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Doug is joined by Tarleton State Acting Head Coach Joseph Jones to discuss thriving after taking over after Head Coach Billy Gillespie (medical leave) 4 games into the season, his reaction to being named WAC Coach of the Year, what he learned in his 13-year overseas pro career, and what’s next on his journey, and what his success this year means for his future.

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Doug is joined by college basketball insider Jeff Goodman to discuss potential high profile hirings and firings in the coaching ranks, including if FAU’s Dusty May could take the Ohio state job, and other big openings on the horizon heading into the tournament.

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Doug is joined by San Diego State Women’s Assistant - and big brother - Gregg Gottlieb to discuss the Mountain West overtaking the Pac-12 on the men’s side, the impact of Caitlin Clark’s popularity across men and women, the biggest differences which rules the Men’s game should adopt from the Women’s games.

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First, Doug explains how to fix the unwatchable NBA All-star Game. then, he finishes up his extended conversation with former Bears Director of Player Personnel Josh Lucas to discuss taking the Bears job, why the front office drafted Mitchell Trubisky over Patrick Mahomes or Deshaun Watson, the ups and downs of the Chicago experience, when he knew he needed to seek help for his prescription drug addiction, and his search for a second chance and redemption personally and professionally.

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First, Doug gives his pre-tournament college hoop thoughts on what players teams and conferences he's watching heading into March, and if ESPN's Jay Williams deserves to get crushed for his Caitlin Clark hot take.

Then, Gottlieb continues his talk with former Bears Director of Player Personnel Josh Lucas to discuss cutting his teeth in his first NFL job as a Jags intern under Tom Coughlin, landing scouting job with the Saints days before Hurricane Katrina wiped out New Orleans, the ‘Katrina’ year experience in San Antonio, reaching a crisis point managing his anxiety, and how he developed a prescription pill addiction to self-medicate, and how he continued to climb the NFL front office ladder to become the Bears Personnel Director despite of it.

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Doug is joined by Indiana State Head Coach Josh Schertz to discuss his recollections as a Florida Atlantic G.A. of FAU shocking the world and taking down Gottlieb and Oklahoma State in Stillwater in 1998, how he built a DII super power at Lincoln Memorial in rural Tennessee, how he landed the Indiana
State job, and his plans to build the Sycamores into a consistent winner.

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First, Doug explains why the Mountain West should get more teams into the tournament than the ACC and Pac-12. Then, he’s joined by Boise State Senior Sixth-Year Guard Max Rice to discuss dropping 35 in New Mexico’s notoriously hostile ‘Pit’, how he bounced back after a tough loss to Utah State, if he ever considered transferring for his final year.

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Doug is joined by former Bears Director of Player Personnel Josh Lucas to discuss his often chaotic home life as a kid in Canton, Ohio, how he escaped the instability through sports, how he earned a football scholarship to Harvard, the ups and downs of his college experience and how a series of injuries derailed his college football career.

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Doug is joined by University of California Riverside Athletic Director Wesley Mallette to discuss his plan to make Riverside athletics financially viable, and the next step in the evolution of NIL.

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Doug is joined by University of California Riverside Athletic Director Wesley Mallette to discuss his North Jersey athletics background, his experience playing football at James Madison, his transition to college athletics administration at volatile Cal Berkeley, the biggest factor in the decline of the Pac-12, and facing the challenge of having to save the athletics program at Riverside.

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Doug explains the negative effect of the hype surrounding Bronny James USC, and why most teammates aren’t prepared to handle it.

Then, Gottlieb finishes his conversation with 9-time Final Four college basketball official John Higgins to discuss the travel grind of an official, the pressure of working his first NCAA Tournament game, his First Final 4, why replay has made officiating harder, how he found his trademark pants, and what rule changes he would like to see.

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Doug reacts to Draymond Green’s latest ejection for his cheap shot on Suns C Jusuf Nurkic, and the reason for his increasingly erratic cheap shots.

Then, Gottlieb is joined by former 9-time Final Four official John Higgins to discuss his first officiating gig in college, why he decided to pursue it as his career, climbing the officiating ladder to crack the DI ranks, the massive leap to the Big 8 at its peak, the legend of his trademark hair, earning respect as a young ref, and why it’s crucial for officials to have good game calling mechanics. 

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Doug reacts to a West Virginia Federal Judge’s ruling allowing players who transferred twice in one year to play immediately.

Then, Gottlieb is joined by sports attorney - and SANIL CEO -  Jason Belzer to finish their discussion on his company’s profitable NIL business model, the impact on Title IX and women's sports funding, and how many athletes could be exploited or fall through the cracks in the new era.

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Doug gives his early season takes on Duke’s early season struggles, and if Northwestern is for real after beating Purdue, or if the Boilermakers have the same flaws from past years. 

Then, Gottlieb is joined by sports attorney - and SANIL CEO -  Jason Belzer to discuss how his company is leading the way in the rapidly changing NIL landscape, what he predicts the next stage in the evolution of paying collegiate athletes will look like.

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Doug is joined by Author Roland Lazenby to discuss his new biography Magic: The Life of Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson, including Magic’s rivalry with Michael, his mother’s influence, his unique relationship with Kareem, why Paul Westhead didn’t work, and the cultural impact of his HIV announcement.

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Doug is joined by his 14-year old son Hayes Gottlieb, 17-year old nephew Gage Gottlieb, and family friend 21-year old baller Jordan Paulino to discuss hoops, life and give some hot takes. 

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Doug is joined by T3TVFounder and CEO Terry Holt to discuss his viral social media, lessons he’s learned as the T3TV camp explodes in popularity, how he’s gotten the buy-in from top prospects, and his plan to grow and expand in the future. Follow T3TV on Instagram hereand here. 

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Doug is joined by Oklahoma State Senior Guard John Michael Wright to discuss his hoops background in Fayetteville, North Carolina, why he chose to play for Tubby Smith at High Point University, his transfer portal experience, why he chose Oklahoma State, what tightened his bond with Mike Boynton, his heavy offseason shooting regimen, and his expectations for his final college season.

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Doug is joined by BYU Head Coach Mark Pope on his expectations as the Cougars enter their first season in the Big XII, his plan to retain players in the transfer portal era, and which one of his players he thinks will exceed preseason expectations.

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Doug explains why this college hoops season is the hardest to predict since he’s been watching college hoops. Then he’s joined by Pepperdine Head Coach Lorenzo Romar from the Western Coast Conference media day to discuss the depth in the WAC, adapting to the transfer portal culture, and his expectations for the upcoming season.

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Doug is joined by comedian and actor Andrew Dice Clay to discuss his cult classic album The Day the Laughter Died, how he’s adapted his comedy to social media, and his latest role as a basketball coach in the movie Warrior Strong.

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Doug is joined by NC state Point Guard Michael O’Connell to discuss getting recruited as an 8th grade lacrosse player by Maryland, his decision to play basketball at Stanford, why he chose NC State as his grad transfer destination, his expectations for the season, and if he would consider transferring again. 

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Doug is joined by University of Nebraska Omaha Head Coach Chris Crutchfield to continue their discussion on his climb up the coaching ladder, including what he learned as an assistant under Lon Kruger at Oklahoma, Eric Musselman at Arkansas, and Dana Altman at Oregon, and why he jumped at the chance to take the head job at his alma mater Omaha.

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Doug gives his reaction to the surprising trade sending Dame Lillard from the Blazers to the Bucks, if Lillard’s offense makes Milwaukee the title favorite, and why the Blazers refused to accommodate Dame's wish to return to Portland after a Miami deal fell through.

Then, he’s joined joined by University of Nebraska Omaha Head Coach Chris Crutchfield to discuss his hoops background growing up in Kentucky, how he ended up playing college ball at Omaha, how he moved into coaching, his climb up the coaching ladder, including his first head coaching job at Tyler Junior College in the highly competitive Texas JUCO scene, and the invaluable lessons he learned as an assistant under the legendary Lou Henson.

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Doug is joined by former Suns, Magic and EuroLeague veteran Pat Burke to discuss transitioning back to Europe after his stint with the Magic, his experience with Steve Nash and the run and gun Suns, how he handled his surprise start if the 2007 Western Conference Semis against the Spurs, and how he would fix USA Basketball after a dismal World Cup showing.

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Doug is joined by former Suns, Magic and EuroLeague veteran Pat Burke to discuss his pre-1998 NBA Draft process, draft night disappointment, why he chose to pass up on an NBA offer with the Knicks to play in the Spanish League, the most difficult part of the transition, why he moved to Greece, how he established his reputation as one of the best bigs in Europe, and why he decided to sign with the Tracy McGrady led Magic, and the story behind their playoff disappointment.

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Doug is joined by 12-year NBA and EuroLeague veteran Pat Burke to discuss his rough introduction to high school hoops as an Irish born immigrant in Cleveland, how a move to Florida changed his outlook on basketball, his recruitment to Auburn, the ups and downs from his college career, and the revelation he’s had about his coach Cliff Ellis as he’s matured.

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Doug is joined by Philz Coffee Co-Founder and investor Jacob Jaber to discuss his approach to maintaining quality control while expanding, adapting during COVID, his pick for the G.O.A.T. barista, and vision for the continued growth and success of the business in the coming years. 

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Doug is joined by Philz Coffee Co-Founder and investor Jacob Jaber to discuss how the now famous coffee brand humbly started in his father’s Bay Area bodega, the cornerstone philosophies of the business, how they developed a unique brand identity, and their process for identifying the right employees to grow the business.

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Doug is joined by NBA Senior VP of Global Events Joey Graziano discusses the launch of the first annual NBA Conon his FDNY father's miraculous 9/11 survival story. #NeverForget

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First, Doug reacts to Team USA’s disappointing loss to Germany in the Basketball World Cup semifinals, and if the USA hoops program is capable of bouncing back again. Then, 2023 FedEx Cup champ Viktor Havland joins Doug to discuss his thought process as he locked up the FedEx title, how he maintains the confidence when things aren’t going well, why he loves living in Stillwater, and his expectations for the upcoming Ryder Cup.

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Then, he’s joined by NYU Head Coach Dave Klatsky for the conclusion of their interview where they discuss his decision to take a job on Wall Street after Penn, why he left big bucks to take a job as a Colgate assistant, what he learned under HC Matt Langel, why he left to take the DIII NYU job, adjusting to DIII recruiting, if there’s too much player movement, why he doesn't need a DI job to feel validated, and why the Penn job would be so attractive.

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First, Doug looks at the uncertain hoops future for Bronny James as he recovers after suffering cardiac arrest, and looks at what a potentially stacked post-realignment Big 12 on the hoops side.

Then, he’s joined by NYU Head Coach Dave Klatsky to discuss his hoops background growing up in New Jersey, why he chose to play college ball at Penn, the eye opening jump from HS to DI, the keys to Penn Coach Fran Dunphy’s coaching philosophy, and the experience of playing at the legendary Palestra, and the disappointment of not winning an NCAA tourney game in 3 appearances.

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First, Doug dives into LeBron ending his painfully manufactured retirement drama at the ESPY’s.  

Then, from the inaugural NBA Con in Las Vegas, Doug is joined by ESPN reporter Israel Gutierrez to discuss if Dame Lillard to the Heat is as inevitable as it seems, LeBron’s Miami legacy, the media overreaction to Victor Wembanyama’s Summer League debut, and if the NBA’s Euro-style midseason tournament will resonate with fans.

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From the inaugural NBA Con in Las Vegas, Doug sits down with Shaw Marion to discuss if his 00’s Suns get enough credit for changing the NBA style of play, why he never wanted to change his unorthodox J, why Steve Nash’s MVP’s have been criticized by today’s media, and his predictions for next season’s Suns and Mavs.

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From the inaugural NBA Con in Las Vegas, Doug discusses the lackluster debut of #1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama, and why there’s no reason to panic, if Chet Holmgren can bounce back after missing his entire rookie season, and his pick for rookie of the year.

Then former 6th overall NBA Draft pick Josh Childress and Gottlieb discuss his decision to leave the NBA for Greece in the middle of his career, how he was able to adjust to the Euro league on and off the court, the biggest challenges facing Victor Wembayana making the jump to the NBA.

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Doug is joined by NBA Senior VP of Global Events Joey Graziano discusses the launch of the first annual NBA Con, his vision for the NBA Cup in-season tournament, and his FDNY father's miraculous 9/11 survival story. #NeverForget

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Doug is joined by 10-year NBA veteran point guard Darren Collison to discuss growing up with elite track athletes for parents, which coach most influenced his growth as a player, his L.A. hoops background, playing pick up vs. individual workout culture, the events leading up to his UCLA offer, his experience playing for Ben Howland, what stands out from the Bruin’s Final Four run his freshman year, and the unforgettable wsin over Gonzaga and Adam Morrison to advance to the Final Four.

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Doug is joined by first year New Mexico State Head Coach Jason Hooten to discuss how he landed the job at Sam Houston State taking over for Bob Marlin, why the timing was right to make the move to New Mexico State, and if the motion offense will ever have a comeback.

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Doug is joined by first year New Mexico State Head Coach Jason Hooten to discuss his transfer portal strategy as he builds his program, the type of player he’s targeting, if raw athleticism is overrated, his coaching influences, and the cornerstones of his philosophy.

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Doug is joined by  longtime hoops writer and author of Chasing Perfection: A Behind-the-Scenes look at the High-Stakes Game of Creating an NBA Championto discuss why the Nuggets are such a nightmare playoff matchup, what has changed since their COVID bubble run,why Nikola Jokic remains underappreciated despite multiple MVP’s and a potential title, what the media missed on Denver, if there's anything the Heat can do to make the series competitive, and the next potential under the radar title contender.

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Doug gives his take on the Lakers/Nuggets Western Conference Finals heading into a pivotal game 3.

Then, LeBronauthor Jeff Benedict joins Gottlieb to discuss why he decided to write the book, LeBron’s life under the media spotlight, an unfiltered behind the scenes look at ‘The Decision,’ how his collapse in the 2011 Finals changed him, how he decided to return for a second stint in Cleveland, and why he decided to move to the Lakers.

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Doug explains why the Victor Webanyama hype machine has gone off the rails, and shares his thoughts on the Heat/Celtics Eastern Conference Finals.

Then,Goldin Co Executive Chairman and Founder Ken Goldin joins Gottlieb to discuss how he got started in the sports collectible game as a kid in South Jersey, how he grew his hobby into the  leading company in the sports collectible marketplace, his most prized piece of sports memorabilia, how he acquired his unparalleled Dream Team collection,

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Doug performs a post-mortem on the Warriors season after a disappointing loss to the Lakers and how they could revamp for next year to contend.

Then, Head Coach of the African League’s Cape Town Tigers Rasheed Hazzard joins Gottlieb to discuss coaches that influenced his philosophy, how Derek Fisher impacted his journey, what went wrong in New York, how he’s learned to handle getting fired, and his goals for his coaching future.

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Doug discusses his public back-and-forth with Kendrick Perkins over the significance of race in the Embiid/Jokic MVP race.

Then, Head Coach of the African League’s Cape Town Tigers Rasheed Hazzard joins Gottlieb to discuss growing up as the son of UCLA legend and former coach Walt Hazzard, his L.A. hoops upbringing, why he butted heads with Mike Jarvis as a players at George Washington, how he go this break with the Lakers, his long relationship with Kobe, and cutting his teeth writing scouting reports for Phil Jackson.

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Doug discusses what’s shaping up to be an incredible second round of matchups, and explains how LeBron James Game 4 performance showcased his genius basketball IQ, and why certain media criticism of Kawhi Leonard is so laughable.

Then, Attorney and NIL Expert Darren Heitner joins Gottlieb to discuss the explosion of NIL across college sports landscape, if the current system is sustainable, how it could expand in the next several years, and the dark underside of the transfer portal.

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Doug discusses the adjustment to the era of roster overhauling in the era of the transfer portal and NIL, and why Creighton G Ryan Nembhard transferring to Gonzaga perfectly demonstrates the dynamics of the new era. He also defends Kawhi Leonard against what he thinks is unfair media coverage, how an aging LeBron can be effective against the Grizzlies, and why he has his eye on the Nuggets as a darkhorse title contender. 

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Doug wraps up the college hoops season by recapping the Final Four and UConn’s dominant march to the title, and his 3 big picture truths about college basketball today. He also breaks down the Women’s Final Four and the controversy surrounding the impact of inexcusably poor officiating, his take on LSU’s Angel Reese’s title game  trash talk to Iowa’s Caitlin Clark. Finally, he turns to the NBA to handicap the MVP race between Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic.

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Doug gives his thoughts on the surprise Final Four, and what the media is mischaracterizing about NIL impact on the remaining teams.

Then, he's joined by Penn State F Michael Henn who discusses persevering through his arduous college hoops journey that included 7 years, five schools and four trips to the transfer portal before landing as a contributor on Penn State’s first NCAA tournament team since 2011. He also discusses former HC Micah Shrewsberry's imprint on the team, and his post-tourney jump from State college to Notre Dame.  

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Doug is joined by Princeton Guard Blake Peters to discuss the 15-seed Tigers first round upset of 2-seed Arizona, their second round win over Missouri, why he’s confident they’ll be ready to play in the Sweet Sixteen, the reaction to this viral postgame interview, and if it was a tribute to Kevin Garnett’s famous soundbite.

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Gottlieb breaks down how 16-seed Farleigh Dickinson stunned Purdue. Then, Merrimack College Head Coach Joe Gallo joins Doug to discuss his feelings watching Farleigh Dickinson beat Purdue after beating them in the Northeast Conference Tournament, the challenges of making the leap from DII to DI, the secret to his incredibly effective zone, 

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First, Doug reacts to Day 1 tourney action, including Arizona and Virginia suffering first round upsets. Then, he’s joined by Kennesaw State Head Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim on the eve of his 14-seed Lions first round matchup against Xavier. 

They discuss his playing career following his NBA all-star brother Shareef, playing for Billy Kennedy at Southeastern Louisiana, his transition coaching under Kennedy at Murray State, how he helped Alex Caruso develop into an NBA player at A&M, Tom Crean’s focus on player development at Georgia, and his unique relationship with Anthony Edwards that got him to UGA, how he got the Kennesaw Job, how he changed the culture of a 1 win team into an NCAA Tournament team, why he was happy for Damon Stoudamire getting the Georgia Tech job, and why Kennesaw has a shot against Xavier.

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First, Doug reacts to the First Four games as the tourney sets to tip off. Then, he gives an inside look at the interview process he just completed for the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay head coaching job, and what he learned from the process despite not getting the job.

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Doug is joined by former Texans Executive VP of Football Operations Jack Easterby for the fourth installment of their discussion on why he decided to leave the Patriots after another Super Bowl for the Texans, his relationship with owner Cal McNair, his rise up the ranks to EVP of Football Operations, what a highly critical Sports Illustrated article got wrong about him, how it impacted him, how it ended in Houston, and his plans for the future.

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Doug is joined by former University of Louisiana Head Coach Bob Marlin on his climb up the coaching ladder starting as a grad assistant at Northeast Louisiana, coaching under Dana Altman at Marshall, his first head coaching job at Pensacola Junior College, his first DI exposure at Bama in the mid 90’s, his success turning around Sam Houston State, why he decided to make the move to Louisiana, how he built the program into a consistent winner, how Elfrid Payton took the program to another level, Jordan Brown’s impact, and his NCAA tourney expectations as a 13 seed.

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Doug is joined by former Texans Executive Vice President of Football Operations Jack Easterby for the third installment of their interview to discuss what happened behind the scenes during the Patriots 2015 Super Bowl run, including Deflategate and how Malcolm Butler’s infamous Super Bowl 49 winning INT against the Seahawks unfolded, and the all-time 28-3 comeback against the Falcons to win Super Bowl 51.

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Doug is joined by former Texans Executive Vice President of Football Operations Jack Easterby to discuss leadership philosophy, how he was hired as chaplain for the Chiefs on 2011, how the crisis following former Chiefs LB Jovan Belcher’s suicide changed his perspective on organizational leadership, what he learned from Andy Reid taking over the Chiefs, his move to the Patriots in 2013, his remarkable first call with Bill Belichick, how Belichick and Kraft handled the fallout from the Aaron Hernandez crisis, and how Belichick reevaluated everything following their ‘13 playoff loss to the Broncos.

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Doug continues his conversation with Marquette Head Coach Shaka Smart to discuss the passing of his college coach and mentor William Brown, Billy Donovan’s influence on how he runs his own program, why he decided to leave VCU to take the Texas job, the good and bad lessons he learned from his time in Austin, and how he’s adapting to the realities of transfer portal.

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Doug is joined by former Texans Executive Vice President of Football Operations Jack Easterby to discuss his favorite Super Bowl memories, his sports background growing up as a die hard Gamecocks fan in Columbia, South Carolina, his experience playing small college basketball and golf, what he learned in his first brief NFL job with the Jacksonville Jags, his experience working in the South Carolina athletic department, the lessons he learned from former Gamecock basketball coach Dave Odom, the importance of his Christian faith, and misconceptions about him in the media.

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Doug is joined by UNC Legend and National Champion Tyler Hansbrough to look back at the Heels’ disappointing 2008 Final Four loss to Kansas, how bounced back to win it all in his 2009 senior season, the origin of the ‘Psycho T’ nickname, Ty Lawson’s all-time prank on on Roy Williams, the story behind the infamous video of him jumping off a frat house roof into a pool, what it meant to beat Duke on last time at Cameron for a 4-0 career record,  why he doesn’t like about the current transfer portal, if he really snubbed John Wall on his UNC recruiting visit, and his NBA Draft night memories.

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Doug is joined by UNC Legend and National Champion Tyler Hansbrough to discuss his hoops background growing up in rural Missouri, his childhood Mizzou fandom, his AAU battles against then mythical #1 recruit Greg Oden, how Roy Williams convinced him to pick UNC, his breakout freshman year, what it was like to ruin J.J. Reddick’s Senior Night at Cameron Indoor, and how close he came to skipping his sophomore year and entering the NBA Draft.

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Doug continues his conversation with Marquette Head Coach Shaka Smart by looking back at VCU’s Cinderella 2011 Final Four run in his second year as a head coach, how they were able to upset Georgetown, Purdue and Kansas, what he regrets about the Final Four loss to Butler, why he opted to stay at VCU instead of immediately taking more money elsewhere, and how he attempted to stay grounded as the hottest coach in basketball.

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Doug is joined by Marquette Head Coach Shaka Smart for part 2 of their conversation on how Shaka landed an assistant job on Billy Donovan’s staff, Donovan's influence on him as a coach, how he unexpectedly landed his job at VCU, and how he came up with his infamous ‘Havoc’ branding of his pressing philosophy.

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Doug is joined by Marquette Head Coach Shaka Smart to discuss his hoops background growing up outside of Madison, Wisconsin, how he ended up playing at DIII, Kenyon College in Ohio, his entry into coaching in DII, his unforgettable workout of LeBron in Akron, what he learned from now longtime Akron coach Keith Dambrot. 

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Doug is joined by Florida Atlantic Head Coach Dusty May for the second part of their interview. They discuss Dusty moving on to Louisiana tech and Florida under Mike White, how he landed his first head coaching job with Florida Atlantic, how he scrambled to fill out his first roster, his coaching philosophy, culture building, and how he’ll handle job rumors mentioning his name.

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In this exclusive episode, KJ chops it up with 2026 Lynwood High-School PG Jason Crowe Jr., arguably the nation's top freshman basketball player. Crowe Jr. talks about how his parents keep him locked in, his newfound fame, the best players he's faced so far this season, and the type of work he puts in on his game everyday. KJ finds out if Jason can beat his dad in 1 on 1, how Crowe Jr. is able to play thru contact against physically mature players, and what his short term and long term goals are, on and off the court. #allball

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Doug gives his take on Kentucky getting destroyed over the weekend by Mizzou and if Coach Cal can turn it around in the NIL age. 

Then, he’s joined by Florida Atlantic Head Coach Dusty May to discuss his basketball background growing up in Indiana, how he landed a coveted student manager job at Indiana University for Bob Knight, what he learned from Knight, and his path up the coaching ladder as an assistant at USC, UAB and Murray State.

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On this episode, KJ chops it up with Long Beach Poly guard Jovani Ruff, ESPN's #14 ranked 2025 High-School basketball prospect in the country. Jovani opens up about his recruitment, what he looks for in a university and what he needs to work on to become a complete player. Great conversation with one of the nation's top ballers. #allball

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Doug is joined by Nets and FoxSports Analyst to discuss her hoops background growing up in Chicago, staying home to play college ball at DePaul, how an ESPN internship sparked her passion to work in the media, how she honed her craft, breaking through as a color analyst with the Nets, and what it’s like covering the KD/Kyrie Nets on a nightly basis.

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Doug is joined by UTEP HC Joe Golding to discuss how he took DII Abilene Christian from being a bad small school program to DI and taking down Texas in the NCAA Tournament, why he decided to make the jump to UTEP and his expectations for the future. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow

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Doug is joined by UTEP HC Joe Golding to discuss him making headlines by driving three airport stranded Pitt Football players from Dallas to El Paso to the Sun Bowl, and his grind up the coaching ladder from high school through the college ranks until landing his first job at then DII Abilene Christian. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow

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Doug is joined by Grand Canyon Women’s Assistant Coach - and his older brother- Gregg Gottlieb to discuss the biggest difference between coaching men’s and women’s college hoops, if the men should switch to quarters, and how it impacts game planning. They also dive into the biggest PAC-12 Men’s hoops storylines, including Arizona State’s surprise start, which teams can make a run at the title, and how the departure of UCLA and USC will impact recruiting. #douggottliebshow

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On this episode of KJ Live, Milwaukee Bucks fan Mike Shane says he didn't threaten Warriors forward Draymond Green or his life. #allball #fsrweekends

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Doug is joined by Villanova Head Coach and current CBS college hoops analyst Steve Lappas, who looks back at the the events that led up to his resignation from Nova, why he regrets his decision to immediately take the head coaching job at a rebuilding UMass program, how he transitioned from coaching into broadcasting, why he’s never returned, and how he’d change the current transfer portal free-for-all.

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Doug explains if December college hoops should be treated as ‘must win’ or like an extended preseason, and some other hoops thoughts heading into the holidays.

Then, Gottlieb is joined by Villanova Head Coach and current CBS college hoops analyst Steve Lappas, who looks back on replacing the legendary Rollie Massimino as Nova Head Coach, how Rasheed Wallace broke his heart by flipping from Nova to UNC at the last minute, the growth of Kerry Kittles into a dominant college force, how he landed 5-star and eventual one-and-done Tim Thomas, what winning the Big East tournament at MSG meant to him as a New York native, and the crushing NCAA tournament loss to Old dominion that followed. Make sure to subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow

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On the latest episode of KJ Live, King-Drew Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach Lloyd Webster stops by and chops it up with KJ about growing up in South Central Los Angeles, his coaching journey that took him from East LA to the South Bay, how the legendary coach Dave Yanai  helped shape his career path, and how he overcomes the challenges of coaching high academic student-athletes at a medical magnet high-school. Coach Webster and KJ also break down how competing in the LA City Section during the 1990's helped shape and mold a generation of coaches, the infamous "Royal Rumble" with Crenshaw while he was Head Coach at Locke High-School, and why being a gym rat is the most important attribute a basketball player can possess. #allball

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On this episode, KJ chops it up with Houston Rockets color analyst Ryan Hollins about the development of the Rockets young core under Head Coach Stephen Silas and what' transpired so far this NBA season. KJ and Ryan also chop it up about Kevin Porter Jr's leadership qualities, Jalen Green's superstar potential and the evolution of KJ Martin and Alperen Sengun. Ryan gives us some insight into his mental and physical approach that allowed him to play 10 seasons in the NBA, the biggest difference in coaching on the NBA level and why culture and "knowing who you are" are the two most important factors for a successful NBA franchise. #allball

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First, Doug looks back on what he learned about his teammates and coaches during his past basketball Thanksgivings, and why he’s coming around on NIL.

Then, Cincinnati Bearcats Men’s Wes Miller joins to discuss his hoops path growing up in North Carolina to transferring from James Madison to UNC to walk-on for Roy Williams, his front row seat to the 2005 National title run, and how he plans to take Cincy back to the next level. 

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On this week’s episode of KJ Live, Crenshaw High-School Boys Basketball Head Coach Ed Waters stops by and chops it up about growing up in South Central LA, how he fell in love with the game, and his basketball journey. Coach Waters shares some thoughts about his time playing college basketball at Eastern Washington, trying out for the Milwaukee Bucks, and the moment he realized that coaching was his calling. KJ and Coach Waters also reminisce about winning championships together at Crenshaw High-School, what he learned coaching with the legendary Coach Willie West and how the basketball culture in Los Angeles has evolved over time. #allball

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On this week’s episode of KJ Live, longtime college basketball assistant and current Centennial High School (Arizona) Head Coach David Grace joins the show. Coach Grace and KJ chop it up about his upbringing in Maryland, how sports helped shape his path, and what led him to the coaching profession. Coach Grace also discusses his time in the United States Air Force, working with Barack Obama’s brother-in-law at Oregon State, and an amazing story about how he got hired at UCLA. #allball

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Doug is joined by former Virginia Tech and Memphis Head Coach Justin Fuente for the final conversation of a 3 part interview. He discusses taking how he landed the head coach job at Memphis, the tsunami of responsibilities as a first time head coach, how he turned around the program from off the radar to nationally ranked, the first time he saw future 1st rounder Paxton Lynch, why he left to take over for Frank Beamer at Virginia Tech, why he decided to keep legendary DC Bud Foster as a holdover on his new staff, how COVID stalled his momentum in Blacksburg, why it ultimately didn’t work out, and the lessons he learned from the job as he looks to the future.

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On this episode, KJ had a chance to speak with 4-star University of Minnesota Golden Gophers Men's Basketball commit Dennis Evans about his college decision, what he needs to improve upon and his mindset headed into his senior season at Hillcrest High-School in the Inland Empire. #allball #fsr

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Doug is joined by former Virginia Tech and Memphis Head Coach Justin Fuente for the 2nd part  of a 3 part interview - to discuss his his transition into coaching as the QB coach at Southern Illinois, how he got his big break as the OC at TCU under Gary Patterson, his big break getting the Memphis job, how he turned it around, and the first time he saw future 1st rounder Paxton Lynch.

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On this week's episode KJ speaks to Boise State University Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Roberto Bergersen about his basketball journey, the genesis of contemporary hoop culture in Tacoma/Seattle area of the state Washington, and competing against each other in high-school, college and professional ranks. Roberto talked to KJ about his passion for the game, how he got into coaching on the college level, and relived some special memories from a special era of college basketball. #allball

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First, Doug gives his takeaways from early college hoops action, and explains why some media members defending Kyrie over his reinstatement don't have a clue.

Then, he’s joined by Creighton HC Greg McDermott to discuss his hoops path beginning as a star player in rural Iowa, his playing career at Northern Iowa, why he decided to get into coaching instead of continuing an overseas career, climbing up the coaching ladder north Dakota St., Northern Iowa, and Iowa State, finally finding the perfect fit at Creighton, the unique recruitment of his son Doug to Creighton, how he has evolved his philosophy with the current generation of players, and expectations for his current Bluejays squad entering the 2022-23 season.

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Doug is joined by former Virginia Tech and Memphis Head Coach Justin Fuente for Part 1 of a 3 part interview - to discuss his background as a star prep QB in Tulsa, his choice to attend Oklahoma as the program cratered under Howard Schnellenberger, thriving after his decision to transfer to IAA Murray State, and his experience playing Arena League football.

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NBA Champion and All The Smoke Podcast Co-Host Matt Barnes is in the building and chops it up with KJ about the Lakers early season woes, Celtics drama, and whether he thinks today’s league is soft. KJ and Matt also do a deep dive into how Matt balances parenting and coaching his twin boys, and how he carved his niche in the sports media space. #allball #fsr

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This week's guest on KJ Live is Pepperdine University Men's Basketball Head Coach Lorenzo Romar. KJ and Coach Romar chop it up about the 2022-2023 Waves, their offseason preparation which included a trip to Costa Rica, and what it will take to compete for a conference title. KJ and Coach Romar also reflect on their time together at UCLA, winning the 1995 Championship, and how the Bruins coaching staff convinced Head Coach Jim Harrick to give KJ a scholarship. KJ also picks Coach Romar's brain about why the state of Washington has produced so many high-level basketball talents in recent years, his amazing run at the University of Washington (11 First Round NBA Draft picks), and how good former NBA player Brandon Roy could've been. #allball

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Doug explains why those who thought Russell Westbrook would improve in his second year with the Lakers don't get it.

Then, he’s joined by Bradley Head Coach Brian Wardle for Part 2 of their interview. They discuss being the youngest head coach in the country when he was hired at Wisconsin-Green Bay, why he left a tournament team for a rebuild at Bradley, how he turned the program around and earned an NCAA Tournament berth, and how he managed the COVID year off as a coach an

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On this week’s episode KJ and Milwaukee Bucks play-by-play announcer Lisa Byington discuss her journey as a two-sport athlete at Northwestern University, to becoming the first full time female play-by-play announcer in NBA history. Lisa gives her thoughts on the Bucks chances this season, the greatness of Giannis Antetokounmpo, and sound advice for aspiring sports media professionals. Fantastic conversation with one of the best in the business. #allball

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On this special Draft Kings NBA season preview episode, Doug gives you his NBA Opening Night same-game parlays to wager on, plus gives you some NBA Futures bets to consider.

Then,he is joined by former All-American at Arizona and current head coach of the South Bay Lakers of the G-League Miles Simon. Miles tells his personal basketball story and what it's like to coach ball on a professional level.

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On this week's episode, KJ chops it up with Lynwood High-School Boys Basketball Head Coach Jason Crowe Sr. KJ and Jason discuss his philosophies on developing an athlete, team building and trust, and how he gets his young team to buy into his program. Jason also gives us some insight into what he's looking for in a college basketball program for his son, Lynwood HS 2026 PG Jason Crowe Jr. #fsrweekends #allball

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Doug discusses the fallout from Draymond Green lighting up Jordan Poole with a haymaker, and what the Warriors need to do to move past it.

Then, he’s joined by Bradley Head Coach Brian Wardle who discusses his hoops upbringing growing up in the Chicagoland area, his all-time loaded AAU team, his stellar career playing at Marquette, when he knew a young Dwyane Wade was a transcendent talent, and why he decided to give up a pro career ad pursue coaching.  

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Doug discusses the continued Celtics hangover from the Ime Udoka scandal, Russell Westbrook playing the martyr, and if Ben Simmons can be effective without literally ever shooting.

Then, he’s joined by Chase Friedman who tells his inspirational journey from suffering a freak New Year’s eve accident in Philly and subsequent paralysis to eventually walking up the iconic Rocky steps. 

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Doug discusses Damon Stoudemire being passed over by the Celtics to step in for suspended Ime Udoka, and former Arizona point guard - and Bundesliga MVP - Parker Jackson-Cartwright discuss his hoops background growing up in SoCal, his experience at Arizona, what he learned practicing against TJ McConnell, what it was like watching the DeAndre Ayton scandal unfold in real time, and how he was able to establish himself as a European pro and win MVP in Germany. 

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Doug and PredatorActor Dane DeLiegrodiscuss the unconventional way he landed a spot in the Italian League after college, his experience playing in Italy and Israel, how he transitioned into acting, how he landed the role of the Predator in Prey, the challenges of filming, and what’s next for his show biz career.

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