Breaking: Gottlieb commits full-time to Green Bay Phoenix after stepping back from Fox Sports
Doug Gottlieb is stepping away from his duties at Fox sports to devote himself entirely to his head coaching role with the Green Bay Phoenix men’s basketball program.The move comes as Gottlieb balances a rising mid‑major schedule with a high‑profile radio gig, with the 2025‑26 Phoenix season reaching a turning point 13 games in.
Gottlieb became Green Bay’s head coach last season, guiding a team that finished 4‑28. This season, after 13 games, Green Bay sits at 6‑7, showing progress under his leadership. He has been juggling a national Fox Sports Radio show, weekdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern, while preparing the Phoenix for each game.
with this shift,Gottlieb will step back from full‑time radio duties and focus on coaching. He had previously adjusted the team schedule and even recorded shows from his campus office to balance both roles. He confirmed that the decision stems from a belief that the players deserve a fully dedicated coach who can be on‑court and in the film room without distraction.
Even as he reduces radio commitments, Gottlieb will continue to engage with audiences through podcasts produced from his home studio. He has spent more than a decade in national sports broadcasting,most recently with Fox since 2017,following a long tenure at ESPN.
Gottlieb’s career includes collegiate basketball at Notre Dame, with a noted off‑court incident in 1996 linked to a credit card fraud case. He subsequently played at Golden West College before finishing his college career at oklahoma State University in 2000. Basketball has remained gottlieb’s enduring passion throughout a long media career.
Key facts at a glance
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Doug Gottlieb |
| Roles | Head coach, Green Bay Phoenix; Fox Sports Radio host; podcast producer |
| Coaching tenure | Head coach since last season; 4‑28 record in 2024‑25; 6‑7 through 13 games in 2025‑26 |
| Radio arrangement | Previously full‑time; stepping back to focus on coaching; podcasts from home studio |
| Background | Notre Dame alum; alleged role in a 1996 credit card fraud case; Golden West College; Oklahoma State (2000) |
Evergreen insights: The arrangement sheds light on the growing tension between high‑visibility media roles and full‑time coaching duties. For Green Bay, the challenge will be sustaining on‑court development while maintaining clear, consistent leadership off the floor. The broader takeaway for programs is to weigh the benefits of a well‑known broadcaster in the coaching chair against the need for uninterrupted, full‑time attention to player growth, game planning, and program culture.
Reader questions: How should universities balance coaching duties with media commitments? Do you think star coaches should prioritize one role over the other to maximize team success?
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