Doug Gottlieb Named Next Head Coach of Green Bay Phoenix Men's Basketball
Former Wisconsin Assistant to Lead Phoenix
Green Bay, Wis. - Former Wisconsin assistant coach Doug Gottlieb has been named the next head coach of the Green Bay Phoenix men's basketball team, Director of Athletics Charles Guthrie announced today.
Gottlieb, 46, comes to Green Bay after spending the past five seasons as an assistant coach at his alma mater, the University of Wisconsin. Prior to that, he was the head coach at Oklahoma State from 2006 to 2012.
"We are thrilled to welcome Doug Gottlieb to the Green Bay Phoenix family," Guthrie said. "He is a proven winner with a wealth of experience at both the collegiate and professional levels. We are confident that he will lead our men's basketball program to new heights."
Gottlieb was a two-time All-American point guard at Wisconsin from 1993 to 1996. He was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 1996 NBA Draft and played four seasons in the NBA.
After his playing career, Gottlieb began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Texas A&M from 2003 to 2006. He then took over as head coach at Oklahoma State, where he led the Cowboys to three NCAA Tournament appearances in six seasons.
Gottlieb left Oklahoma State in 2012 to join the staff at Wisconsin under head coach Greg Gard. He helped the Badgers reach the NCAA Tournament four times in five seasons, including a Final Four appearance in 2015.
"I am excited to join the Green Bay Phoenix family," Gottlieb said. "Green Bay has a rich tradition of basketball success, and I am confident that we can build on that success and compete for championships."
Gottlieb will be formally introduced as the head coach of the Green Bay Phoenix men's basketball team at a press conference on Friday, April 7.
Gottlieb's Coaching Philosophy
Gottlieb is a passionate coach who believes in playing an up-tempo, exciting style of basketball. He emphasizes player development and teamwork, and he is known for his ability to get the most out of his players.
"I want our players to play with passion and energy," Gottlieb said. "We want to be a team that is fun to watch and that competes hard every night."
Gottlieb's Goals for Green Bay
Gottlieb has several goals for his team in the upcoming season. He wants to see the Phoenix improve their defensive efficiency, and he wants to see them play more consistently on the offensive end of the floor.
"We have a lot of work to do, but I am confident that we can make some noise in the Horizon League this season," Gottlieb said.
Conclusion
Doug Gottlieb is a proven winner who has a wealth of experience at both the collegiate and professional levels. He is a passionate coach who believes in playing an up-tempo, exciting style of basketball. We are confident that he will lead the Green Bay Phoenix men's basketball team to new heights.
