Coaches eager for chance to play radio star's college hoops team

New UWGB men's basketball coach Doug Gottlieb speaks during an introductory news conference Wednesday at the Kress Center in Green Bay. Sarah Kloepping/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK

Coaches eager for chance to play radio star's college basketball team

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 5/16/24

A reporter has sent a warning to Doug Gottlieb over the media personality’s new job.

Earlier this week, Gottlieb was hired by the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay to be their new head basketball coach. Gottlieb, a former college basketball point guard, has served as a radio host for FOX Sports since 2017. He plans to continue hosting his daily radio show while also serving as a Division I basketball coach.

People are questioning how Gottlieb will be able to balance both jobs, considering both require significant time commitments. Apparently Gottlieb’s coaching colleagues don’t think he’ll succeed at coaching and are eager to play him.

College basketball reporter Jeff Goodman shared a post on X Thursday saying that he’s had at least 10 coaches reach out to him in hopes of being connected with Gottlieb to schedule a game to play Green Bay.

Hey @GottliebShow. I have already had at least 10 coaches reach out to me for your cell cause they really, really, really wanna play you this season.

— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) May 16, 2024

It’s very clear that these coaches do not think Gottlieb’s plan to work two full-time jobs is a recipe for success.

During an interview with “The Dan Patrick Show” this week, Gottlieb talked about why he will continue to host his radio show.

“It allows me to take less money financially and not take a huge hit, and then hire a staff that already knows what I don’t know,” Gottlieb contended.

Coaching a Division I college basketball team and hosting a daily sports talk radio show are both seven-day-a-week, year-round jobs. Either job requires a tremendous amount of time and attention. Trying to do both at the same time will not be easy. The sentiment seems to be: good luck, Coach Gottlieb.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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