All Ball With Doug Gottlieb

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 Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow 18:03.150See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by T3TV Founder 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 here and here.  Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.