This week, Gottlieb explains why he wasn't as impressed with Zion Williamson's debut as the majority of fans and media and gives his take on the fallout from the brawl at the end of the Kansas/K-State game. Guest FS1 college hoops insider Evan Daniels gives his observations after witnessing the Bronny James phenomenon in-person, and if surprising Seton Hall can win the Big East. University of Wisconsin student, L,A, native, analytics whiz kid Charley Wadler discusses Bronny James decision to att...
Jan 24, 2020•48 min
This week, Gottlieb looks at All-Star stat padding, why Kawhi is the best player in the NBA, his take on this week of college hoop. Air Force Head Coach Dave Pilipovich joins the pod to detail his path from growing up in Pittsburgh, to his long path through the coaching ranks, and ultimately landing the head job at Air Force, Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio...
Jan 16, 2020•1 hr 14 min
This week, Gottlieb dissects Roy Williams comments calling out his team as his least talented ever, why it speaks to the larger lack of top end talent in college hoops, and is joined by TCU Assistant Duane Broussard, who shares his story from playing at Bradley, to passing up a career in the Secret Service to pursue coaching, recruiting Danny Granger, controversy surrounding his transfer to New Mexico, coaching under Steve Alford at New Mexico and UCLA, coaching Lonzo Ball, dealing with LaVar, a...
Jan 11, 2020•1 hr 25 min
This week, Gottlieb discusses the rumors of a Darren Collison comeback, the Lakers and Clippers pursuit of the currently retired guard, why the Lakers might have to cut Rondo to make it work, and his take on Gonzaga and other top college teams as we enter the new year. This week's guest is Raptors SG Matt Thomas, who tells his incredible story of overcoming obstacles during his childhood, Iowa State, and playing overseas before landing his current deal with the Raptors. Make sure you download, r...
Jan 03, 2020•55 min
This week, Gottlieb looks at the shortage of elite talent in college hoops, why the problem isn't going away, if Andre Iguodala potentially fits into the Lakers rotation, and why fans shouldn't overreact to NBA Christmas Day games. This week's guest is U of San Francisco Head Coach Todd Golden on his path from walk-on to St. Mary's to assistant under Bruce Pearl, to taking over the program that Bill Russell put on the map, and how he's approaching building his program as the third youngest head ...
Dec 25, 2019•59 min
This week, Gottlieb discusses what looks like is shaping up to be a year of parity in college basketball a wide open college basketball season, LaMelo Ball missing time in Australia with a foot injury, and why LeBron is the clear cut frontrunner for MVP. This week's guest is 3×NBA All-Defensive First Team, and NBA Champion Tony Allen on how he defied the odds to make it from Chicago to becoming one of the most respected defenders in NBA history, growing up with Will Bynum, learning the NBA ropes...
Dec 12, 2019•1 hr 56 min
This week, Gottlieb discusses the Knicks firing of David Fizdale, why it's not surprising, and how college teams are winning with a formula of transfers and older, Non-NBA talent, He also answers listener questions, including Carmelo Anthony's early success in his return in Portland, Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 07, 2019•28 min
This week, Gottlieb gives his thoughts on Stephen F. Austin's unexpected upset of #1 Duke at Cameron Indoor, the secret to beating the Blue Devils, how college basketball is building next year's NBA draft picks' brands, and why Luka Doncic could be this generation's Larry Bird. Doug is also joined by CBS college hoops analyst Mike O'Donnell breaks down Stephen F. Austin's Duke upset, his top one-and-done freshman, top team, and his most over and underrated teams. Chicago Tribune writer on the la...
Nov 28, 2019•36 min
This week, Gottlieb gives his scouting reports on San Diego St.and Utah St.after seeing both live and talks with current SEC Network Analyst and former Ole Miss HC Andy Kennedy on transitioning from coaching to broadcasting, why he misses the sidelines, his memories of playing for Jim Valvano at N.C. State, coaching under Bob Huggins, his path from almost NBA player to head coach at Ole Miss, Marshall Henderson, what went wrong in Oxford, and his desire to return to coaching. Make sure you downl...
Nov 21, 2019•1 hr 32 min
This week, Gottlieb look at how Kentucky alum Walter McCarty and his Evansville squad took down his alma mater in a massive early season upset, what it means for UK, his early take on the Pac-12 and ACC pictures, how Trae Young is proving NBA doubters - including Doug - wrong, and why the Warriors shouldn't bring Steph Curry back this season. His guest this week is Eastern Michigan Head Coach Rob Murphy who discusses his incredible path from inner city Detroit to a DI coaching gig, coaching Anto...
Nov 14, 2019•1 hr 11 min
This week, Gottlieb gives his takeaways from the Champion's Classic matchups with Kansas, Michigan State, Duke and Kentucky. He also talks with new Fox College Hoops Analyst Tim Miles on transitioning to broadcasting after his Nebraska exit, his desire to get back into coaching, and his path from rural South Dakota to big time college hoops. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.co...
Nov 07, 2019•1 hr 1 min
This week, Gottlieb on why Anthony Davis is a Top 5 NBA player, if reports of Kyrie already creating headaches with the Nets is a sign of worse things to come, and talks Kyrie and the Nets drama, Knicks direction, and a developing scandal at Seton Hall over recruit tampering with hoops writer Adam Zagoria. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
Oct 31, 2019•36 min
This week, Gottlieb gives his takeaways from the Clippers opening night win over the Lakers, his bigger picture projections for both teams, why LeBron isn't a Top 5 Player anymore, and why he isn't buying the LeBron point guard experiment . NBA Insider and Senior Bleacher Report NBA writer Ric Bucher also joins the pod with his reactions to the Lakers/Clips opener, Zion's injury, and why he thinks the Warriors would be better off missing the playoffs in their lost season. Make sure you download,...
Oct 24, 2019•59 min
This week, Gottlieb looks at LeBron getting crushed by fans and media for criticizing Daryl Morey's tweet on Hong Kong, and if he can fully recover, and why college fans should enjoy the final one-and-done classes before players are allowed to jump straight to the pros. Former Kansas Center and McDonald's All-American Eric Chenowith discusses disappointments in Lawrence, regretting not jumping to the NBA when he was a projected 1st round pick, and trying to make the NBA via the D-League. Make su...
Oct 17, 2019•1 hr 30 min
This week, Gottlieb looks at the rapidly growing controversy between the NBA and China, stemming from Rockets GM Daryl Morey's tweet, and discusses the massive financial fallout with Action Network sports business reporter Darren Rovell, Doug also answers listener questions and gives his impressions of the Lakers, Clippers and why he doesn't think the Warriors are a playoff team. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices...
Oct 11, 2019•38 min
This week, Gottlieb explains why he's opposed to the recently passed California legislation that aims to pay college players for their names and likeness, and talks with NBA workout guru to the stars Rob McClanaghan about his path from Syracuse walk-on to training NBA superstars like Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, LeBron and Steph Curry. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com ...
Oct 03, 2019•54 min
This week, Gottlieb looks at the momentum building around LaMelo Ball as a top pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, and is joined by Fox College Hoops Insider Andy Katz to discuss the potential fallout from NCAA recruiting violation allegations against Kansas, and the player compensation debate. NBA Insider and Senior Bleacher Report NBA writer Ric Bucher also joins the pod on his path into the NBA media, tampering, LaMelo Ball lottery talk, Team USA's future, and if the Rockets/Westbrook experiment ...
Sep 26, 2019•1 hr 30 min
This week, Gottlieb looks at where Team USA goes after an embarrassing 7th place finish at the FIBA World Championships, why winning internationally won't be easy, even with better players. This week, Doug talks with sports broadcasting legend Dan Patrick about his hoops background as a kid in Southwestern, Ohio, watching the Cincinnati Royals, missing out on his shot to play DI at the University of Dayton, his transition into sports broadcasting, covering peak 80's/90's college basketball, and ...
Sep 19, 2019•1 hr 17 min
This week, Gottlieb looks at Kevin Durant's most recent negative comments about the Warriors and the NBA make him even less likable, and talks with former Naismith Player of the Year Adam Morrison about his legendary Gonzaga career, college stardom, NBA regrets, winning titles without playing minutes for the Lakers, and incredible stories about Mark Few, Larry Brown, Kobe Bryant, and Andrew Bynum. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more abo...
Sep 12, 2019•1 hr 41 min
This week, Gottlieb looks at Lonzo Ball admitting the BBB were holding him back, and why the Clippers will face more regular season struggles than most people expect. He talks with Cal Baptist Head Coach Rick Croy on leading his program in just its second year in Division I, coming up through the coaching ranks, coaching Matthew Dellavedova at St. Mary's, and his program building philosophy. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about you...
Sep 05, 2019•1 hr 3 min
This week, Gottlieb looks at the recent Kobe/Shaq media feud sparked by Kobe's comments about O'Neal's work ethic, what role Dwight Howard will fill with the Lakers, if Boogie Cousins is done in the NBA following his most recent legal problems. Guest: Former Iowa star, and Iowa Mr. Basketball Jess Settles discusses growing up in rural Iowa, fulfilling his dream of playing for the Hawkeyes, and trades hoop stories. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcast...
Aug 30, 2019•59 min
This week, Gottlieb looks at the odd fit if Dwight Howard signs with the Lakers, why Ty Lue must have some regrets on passing on the Lakers head coach now that he's coming on board with the Clippers as an Asst. on the Clippers, and talks with UC Irvine Head Coach Russell Turner about jhis basketball journey from D III star, to coaching with Don Nelson during Steph Curry's rookie year, his decision to take the UC Irvine job, and their upset win over Kansas State as a 13 seed in this year's tourna...
Aug 22, 2019•1 hr 14 min
This week, Gottlieb doesn't think Carmelo Anthony would be a good fit for Brooklyn, despite recent rumors, gives his take on why Team USA, should consider playing amateurs for non-Olympic tournaments, and the NCAA's backtrack on the 'Rich Paul Rule. Doug's guest this week is ESPN college basketball analyst Sean Farnham, who discusses his Bay Area hoops upbringing, playing with peak Baron Davis at UCLA, transitioning into broadcasting, and why he doesn't think college players should be paid. Make...
Aug 15, 2019•52 min
This week, Gottlieb explains looks at the controversy surrounding the NCAA's new "Rich Paul Rule," why he disagrees with the social media outrage surrounding it, and chats with Gonzaga Asst. Roger Powell, discusses making it to the 2005 NCAA Tourney Championship Game with Illinois, playing for Bill Self, trying to make it in the NBA, and his transition into coaching. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://w...
Aug 08, 2019•1 hr 16 min
This week, Gottlieb looks at the LeBron AAU layup line controversy and talks hoop with Oklahoma State Head Basketball Coach Mike Boynton on his path from growing up playing ball in Brooklyn, to DI college player at South Carolina, to assistant, to getting the head job in Stillwater, and his plans to build upon and improve Gottlieb's alma mater program. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcas...
Aug 01, 2019•1 hr 56 min
This week, Gottlieb looks at the hopeless situation small market teams in today's NBA, why Zion Williamson's $75 million shoe deal is due in large part to growing his brand at Duke. Doug's guest is new SIU-Edwardsville Head Coach Brian Barone who discusses learning from his father - and legendary college coach - Tony Barone, his recent passing, and his plans for his first DI coaching gig. Download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts: Learn more about your ad-choices at h...
Jul 25, 2019•1 hr 16 min
This week, Gottlieb gives his final thoughts after having time to digest the Russell Westbrook/Rockets trade, and explains why KD's reason for choosing the Nets was puzzling. Doug's guest is U Conn NCAA tournament legend Khalid Al-Amin discusses his basketball background, his unforgettable NCAA Tournament run. Download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts: Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
Jul 18, 2019•1 hr
This week, Gottlieb looks at the latest NBA bombshell with Russell Westbrook getting shipped to the Rockets, why he likes the deal for Houston, why so many in the media were burned by reporting on the Kawhi Leonard free agency decision. Doug also talks Westbrook/Rockets and free agency with TrueHoops.com Analyst David Thorpe, and discusses TBT (The Basketball Tournament) summer hoops jam, and his modified Elam Ending scoring system. Download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Po...
Jul 13, 2019•1 hr 3 min
This week, Gottlieb discusses the Lakers vs. Clippers as a fit for Kawhi and other free agency news with L.A. Times NBA writer Dan Woike, why the sweepstakes has been good for the Lakers' brand, how Kawhi to the Clippers could permanently change their brand. Pistons Asst. GM Pat Garrity discusses his fascinating path from Notre Dame to playing in the NBA, to the front office in Detroit. Download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts: Learn more about your ad-choices at htt...
Jul 04, 2019•1 hr 21 min
This week, Gottlieb looks at why Kyrie Irving could exhaust Kevin Durant if the two team up, and why the idea that players have to be in New York to be stars is outdated. He also talks with UCLA assistant Michael Lewis on growing up in the Indiana basketball culture, playing for Bobby Knight, coaching under Brad Stevens, and how Mick Cronin plans to revive a dormant to UCLA program. Download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts: Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/...
Jun 27, 2019•2 hr 2 min
