MILWAUKEE – This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the first bobblehead of University of Wisconsin-Green Bay men’s basketball coach Doug Gottlieb ahead of Green Bay’s first game of the season tonight. In addition to his coaching duties, Gottlieb also hosts “The Gottlieb Show” on Fox Sports Radio.
The bobblehead is being released in conjunction with Green Bay’s 2024-25 season opener against Oklahoma State, which is Gottlieb’s alma mater. The Phoenix travel to Stillwater, Oklahoma, to take on the Cowboys on Monday, November 4th at Gallagher-Iba Arena. The special edition bobblehead is being produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, an official licensee of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
Standing on a circular basketball court-like base bearing his name and the Green Bay Phoenix logo, the smiling Gottlieb bobblehead is wearing a dark blue suit with a green tie. He is also holding a basketball adorned with the Green Bay Phoenix logo. Each bobblehead is individually numbered to 2,024 and they are only available through the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum’s Online Store. The bobbleheads, which are expected to ship in February, are $30 each plus a flat-rate shipping charge of $8 per order.
The 48-year-old Gottlieb was named the 10th head coach in Green Bay men’s basketball history on May 14th, 2024, achieving his dream of becoming a head basketball coach at the NCAA Division I level. When hired, he announced that he would continue to host his daily radio show, “The Doug Gottlieb Show,” on Fox Sports Radio, and “All Ball,” a podcast covering the biggest stories across college basketball and the NBA. While he did not have prior NCAA head coaching experience, Gottlieb led Team USA to the gold medal at the Maccabiah Games in 2017 and 2022. He had formerly won a gold medal and MVP honors as a player in 2001 and helped then-University of Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl coach Team USA in 2009. The games are held every four years in Israel, welcoming Jewish athletes from around the globe.
Gottlieb has ties to Wisconsin, as he was born in Milwaukee while his father, Bob Gottlieb, was the head coach of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee men’s basketball team. After the family moved to California, Gottlieb went on to star on the hardwood at Tustin High School. Gottlieb began his college career at Notre Dame where he led the team in assists, steals, and minutes played as a freshman. He played his final three seasons at Oklahoma State where he twice led the nation in assists and led the Cowboys to three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances. Gottlieb broke all of Oklahoma State’s assist records and ranks 11th in NCAA career assists with 947. He graduated from Oklahoma State in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in marketing.
After graduation, Gottlieb played professionally for three years leading the USBL in assists in 2000 as a member of the Oklahoma Storm. He began his broadcasting career in 2002, co-hosting a midday sports talk show on an Oklahoma City radio station, as well as securing a job to call college basketball games on ESPN and ESPN Regional. Gottlieb co-hosted ESPN Radio’s “GameNight” in 2003 and filled in on nationally syndicated shows. He transitioned to TV, contributing to SportsCenter and ESPN/ESPN2 games, while also launching ESPNU. In 2012, Gottlieb left for CBS Sports, becoming part of the network’s TV college basketball coverage and analyzing games as a color commentator for Turner’s coverage of the NCAA Tournament. “The Doug Gottlieb Show,” often simulcast on TV and radio, began at CBS and in 2017, the show moved to Fox Sports.
“We are excited to unveil the first bobblehead of Green Bay Phoenix basketball coach Doug Gottlieb,” National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum co-founder and CEO Phil Sklar said. “Coach Gottlieb has made his mark as a player, sports analyst, and national radio personality. We wish him well on the next chapter of his journey leading the Phoenix. If you’re a Green Bay hoops fan, or a fan of ‘The Doug Gottlieb Show,’ this bobblehead is a must-have for your collection.”
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