Doug is joined by Kansas Head Coach Bill Self to discuss his Oklahoma basketball upbringing, his playing career at Oklahoma State, the loudest he ever heard Gallagher-Iba Arena, his rise up the coaching ladder from assistant to Larry Brown at Kansas, to head coach at Oral Roberts and his Elite 8 run at Tulsa. He also recalls when he knew Joel Embiid was a potential all-time great, the key moments of this year’s title run, and why this Jayhawk team was so special, and discusses trying to navigate...
Apr 30, 2022•1 hr 14 min
NBA agent/marketer Nate Jones (@JonesOnTheNBA) joins the show to chop it up about the business of the NBA, why the media's role as a league partner is so essential, and which stars are primed to be the face of the league for years to come. We also discussed the Lakers season, LeBron, and which teams Nate loves to make a deep playoffs run. #allball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Doug is joined by 247 Recruiting Director Adam Finkelstein to discuss how the portal and NIL have changed the recruiting landscape, where it goes from here, if Arkansas and Alabama can sustain their success, if Coach Cal needs to continue to move away from the one-and-done to get Kentucky back on a title track, and what’s next for former all-time prospect Emoni Bates, after a lackluster freshman year. Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow See omnystu...
Apr 27, 2022•36 min
In part 3 of Doug’s interview with Lakers Guard Stanley Johnson, they discuss Russell Westbrook’s much publicized struggles with the Lakers, conflict with fired head coach Frank Vogel, if he can turn it around in season two. They also discuss their thoughts on the playoffs and if the Bucks can repeat. Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 22, 2022•33 min
KJ and basketball player development guru Dorian Lee discuss Dorian's journey from ballplayer to mentor, the foundation for this training philosophy and how the game has changed and evolved on all levels. #allball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Doug explains why the NBA Playoffs are on par with NCAA tournament atmospheres, Kyrie’s late game mistakes, and in the 2nd part of his interview with Lakers Guard Stanley Johnson, they discuss the loss of his mother, regrets from his time as a Pistons lottery pick, what he learned at his stops with the Raptors and Bulls, how he got his chance to stick with the Lakers, what it was like getting his 2-year deal with the Lakers, and his best night playing with LeBron., and how he can be a part of th...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Doug is joined by Lakers Guard Stanley Johnson to discuss his experience playing on the highly competitive L.A. AAU circuit, how Sean Miller got him to commit to Arizona, and the heartbreaking Elite 8 tournament loss to Wisconsin that ended his collegiate career. Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 14, 2022•42 min
NBA skills trainer & mentor Olin Simplis is in the building to discuss his journey to become one of the most respected player development experts in the world. Olin also gives us some insight into specific methods he uses, including work with UCLA Men's Basketball's Jules Bernard, and the Dallas Mavericks Spencer Dinwiddie. #allball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 14, 2022•1 hr 9 min
NBA skills trainer Clint Parks joins the show for an insightful conversation about basketball player development on all levels of the game. Topics include: Working with Kawhi Leonard, Kyle Kuzma and Tony Snell. The top player development programs in high-school and college basketball. How to choose the right fit and program for your level. How the transfer portal changed recruiting. Why college basketball teams look to get "older". Roster evaluation and why it is essential when choosing a progra...
Apr 07, 2022•53 min
In the second part of Doug’s interview with George Washington Head Coach Chris Caputo, they break down Kansas cutting down the nets against UNC, the Bill Self vs. Hubert Davis coaching matchup. They also discuss why he followed coach Larranaga to Miami from George Mason, recruiting the portal, and blending his own coaching philosophy with everything he’s learned along the way. Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
Apr 05, 2022•56 min
Doug is joined by new George Washington Head Coach Chris Caputo playing at NYC's famed Archbishop Malloy program, his first taste of the Final Four hotel lobby, how he got his first DI assistant gig at George Mason with Jim Larrañaga, his memories from the George Mason Cinderella Final Four run, and his 2nd run as a Miami assistant, how he found out he got the George Washington job, and how he plans to put his unique imprint on the program. Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 15 min
March Madness legend, former NBA player and college basketball assistant coach Tyson Wheeler came through to discuss how college basketball has changed the past two decades, the transfer portal, and how NIL deals affect student-athletes ability to manage academic and athletics. Tyson and I also reflect on the magical runs of the 1997 Rhode Island Rams and 1997 UCLA Bruins, and give our take on who we think will win this season's National Championship. #allball See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
Apr 04, 2022•30 min
On this episode, former NBA All-Star and Emmy award winning broadcaster Marques Johnson stopped by and we talked about his 20 years of sobriety, why he didn't make the Hall of Fame this year and how he now handles setbacks and perceived failures. MJ also tells some 80's stories that lend insight into the ownership style of LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling and LA Lakers owner Jerry Buss. A whole lot of game given by one of the greatest to ever do it in the NBA. #allball #fsrweekends See omnystud...
Mar 31, 2022•1 hr
Doug is joined by recently named University of San Francisco Head Coach Chris Gurlufsen to discuss his path from D-III hooper, to working in a liquor store at night to supplement his income during his first assistant coaching job, his first D-I job at The Citadel, taking over as an interim at Hawaii during HC Eran Ganot's leave of absence, why he decided to join Todd Golden at San Francisco, what makes Golden a special coach, the incredible story of how he got the head job after Golden left for ...
Mar 29, 2022•45 min
Doug and former Alabama and NC State Head Coach Mark Gottfried discuss why Gonzaga keeps coming up short of winning their first national title following a Sweet 16 loss to Arkansas, if Mark Few needs to make some changes to get over the top, how Eric Musselman has turned Arkansas around. They also look ahead to UCLA's sweet 16 matchup and Mark recalls watching Tyus Edney's legendary tournament buzzer beater against Mizzou from his front row seat as a UCLA assistant, and they're memorable title r...
Mar 25, 2022•37 min
Doug discusses the top NBA draft prospects that he's seen in person, including Iowa's Keegan Murray's rising stock after an impressive B1G tourney title run. Then, New Mexico Head Coach Richard Pitino joins Doug to discuss the pressure of following in his father's footsteps, what it was like growing up inside the Kentucky fish bowl, what he learned while coaching under Billy Donovan, how Donovan helped him get the Minnesota job, the lessons he learned during his 8-years, how he landed the New Me...
Mar 16, 2022•1 hr 12 min
In the final installment of Doug's interview with former Marquette head coach and Duke favorite Steve "Wojo" Wojciechowski, they discuss what Coach K was like before a game, the end of his Duke career, the unique way Coach K hired him to be an assistant at 21, the unique relationship with the Cameron Crazies, learning under Coach K, an inside look at his experience as an assistant on the Team USA "redeem Team", how he ended up taking the Marquette job, why it didn't work, what he learned from it...
Mar 10, 2022•2 hr 5 min
In the second part of his interview with former Marquette head coach and Duke favorite Steve "Wojo" Wojciechowski, they discuss the target on his back after committing to Duke, arriving on campus, legendary pickup games, the inside story behind Coach K's 1995 hiatus, the downhill spiral after he left, how he handled a losing season, how his dad talked him out of leaving Duke after a brutal loss to UNC, how they got the program back on the right track, and when he knew the program was officially ...
Mar 06, 2022•45 min
In the first installment of a multiple part interview, Doug is joined by former Marquette head coach and Duke favorite Steve "Wojo" Wojciechowski. He discusses growing up as the son of a Baltimore longshoreman, how his dad influenced his work ethic, when he started getting noticed on the national scene, how his performance at the ABCD camp as an unheralded prospect changed his life, what it was like getting recruited by Coach K, and when he decided to commit to Duke. Download, rate and subscribe...
Mar 04, 2022•42 min
Doug sits down with Wilt, 1962: The Night of 100 Points and the Dawn of a New Era author Gary Pomerantz to discuss his inside look into the greatest individual performance in NBA history on the 60th anniversary, how he painstakingly reconstructed the largely unknown events of the night by tracking down fans and players to uncover little know details, and separates fact from the myth that Wilt's 100 has become. Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about you...
Mar 03, 2022•34 min
Subscribe, Rate & Review the KJ Live podcast right here . One of the most influential figures in grassroots basketball, Compton Magic Co-Founder Etop Udo-Ema, stops by to discuss the ever-changing landscape in college basketball recruiting, the transfer portal and the unintended consequences of the NIL. "Tope" also gives us his thoughts on his former players in the NBA, Evan Mobley (Cavs) and Onekya Okongu (Hawks), his Final Four picks, and the college basketball scandal. Learn more about yo...
Mar 03, 2022•50 min
Doug discusses the top NCAA tourney contenders' strengths and weaknesses. His guest is former Lamar player Ben Jacobson who discusses his hoops upbringing in Omaha, playing for Mike Deane at Lamar, why he transferred, playing with Doug at the Maccabi Games, and his path into coaching. He also discusses the car accident that changed his life, how the accident saved his life by allowing doctors to find a cancerous brain tumor, how it changed his outlook on life, and how he plans to break into the ...
Mar 02, 2022•2 hr 6 min
Doug weighs in on the looming power struggle between LeBron and the Lakers, LeBron's ploy to team up with Bronny, if Bronny is really an NBA player, and if the Lakers should look to deal LeBron in the offseason. Then, Rivals Writer - and Southern hoops recruiting guru - Dan McDonald discuss why Georgia has never been able to build a consistent hoops winner, if Juwan Howard should be fired for his role in the postgame scuffle with Greg Gard, the case for Auburn's Jabari Smith as the #1 overall pi...
Feb 26, 2022•39 min
Subscribe, Rate & Review the KJ Live podcast right here . Recently inducted UCLA Athletics Hall of Famer Tracy Murray is back on the show to reflect on the high-school exploits that earned him California State Player of The Year, the UCLA experience that led to becoming a first round draft pick, and his 12 years in the NBA as one of the league's top 3-point marksman. The second half of the episode Tracy and I do a deep dive into the current state of the UCLA Basketball roster, breaking down ...
Feb 25, 2022•1 hr 4 min
This week, Doug gives his takeaways from his first trip to Cameron Indoor Stadium and lists his Top 5 old and Top 5 new college hoop arenas. Then, NY Post Columnist and best selling author Ian O'Connor to discuss his new book Coach K , including how improbable hiring of Krzyzewski at Duke, the low point of his rocky first years in Durham, how he turned it around with the Johnny Dawkins recruiting class, how Christian Laettner transformed the program, his complicated relationship with Bobby Hurle...
Feb 24, 2022•1 hr 20 min
This week, Doug continues his discussion with SEC Network hoops analyst and former 9-year NBA guard Jon Sundvold to discuss how he created a successful post basketball financial business, how he got into broadcasting, working Mizzou games with a young Joe Buck, his approach to calling games, and why he still enjoys it after so many years. Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/l...
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr 18 min
This week, Doug continues his discussion with SEC Network hoops analyst and former 9-year NBA guard Jon Sundvold to discuss the biggest problems with the hyper-mobility of today's the college game, his surprising 1983 pre-draft rise to being the 16th overall pick by the Sonics, lessons he learned as a rookie on a veteran laden Seattle team that helped him survive in the league for 9-years, why he decided to retire, and his nightmare matchup. Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Bal...
Feb 04, 2022•57 min
This week, Doug is joined by SC Network hoops analyst and former 9-year NBA guard Jon Sundvold to discuss the past weekend's Big 12/SEC Challenge, including Kentucky dismantling #5 Kansas, and Alabama taking down #4 Baylor, the rise of the SEC in hoops in recent years, and why Mizzou has fallen so far from it's glory days. They also discuss Jon's path from growing up in Kansas City to Mizzou, and stories form his time playing for the legendary Norm Stewart. Download, rate and subscribe to get th...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Subscribe, Rate & Review the KJ Live podcast right here . KJ chops it up with NBA Champion Dorell Wright about his basketball journey from prep to the pros, winning a championship with D-Wade and Shaq, and his first impressions as a teammate of Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. Dorell goes into detail about the Miami Heat culture, his decision to skip high-school, and his experience working with Kanye West as the Program Director for Donda Academy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww...
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 16 min
This week, Doug is joined by Yeshiva Men's Basketball Coach Elliott Steinmetz to discuss his experience building an a DIII contender with an all-Jewish squad while maintaining a career as a practicing lawyer, how he's handled the COVID layoff, and the program's recent national exposure. Download, rate and subscribe 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....
Jan 14, 2022•53 min
