Coach Gottlieb looks at the field of 68 and fills out his NCAA Tournament Bracket, lays out his 1st round upsets, where he’s sticking with chalk, his Final Four, and which team will win it all.

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Coach Gottlieb talks March Madness, why it means so much to him, and why he firmly believes it’s the greatest postseason tournament in sports.

Then, UWGB Assistant Keil Ganz discusses his circuitous path from UWGB Student Manager to Assistant, his next step, what made this season so special with the Phoenix, and looks back at COVID life on the 6 year anniversary of the cancellation of college hoops at the front end of the global shutdown.

Next, Field of 68 Analyst Rob Dauster discusses the growth and success of Field of 68, the BIGGEST story of this college hoops season, if Jon Scheyer is ready to break through and win a title, which Power 5 teams are most likely to make Final Four, and if the era of the mid-major Cinderella Final Four team is a thing of the past, and why programs should start including buyouts in NIL deals. 

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Following a tough season ending loss to Northern Kentucky in the Horizon League Tourney, Coach Gottlieb sits down for his own 2025-26 exit interview and looks back at his 2nd season as Green Bay’s HC, how the Phoenix made the massive leap from 4 to 18 wins, what went into his decision to pass up playing in the College Basketball Invitational, his approach to handling the upcoming portal, how he would resolve the ever increasing player tampering problem and why the media and fans don't appreciate the full scope of CEO duties of DI HC.

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Coach Gottlieb reacts to his 1-game suspension for criticizing officiating following a 75-72 loss to UW Milwaukee, how he’s bouncing back, and why he’s so proud of his UWGB squad’s turnaround as they head into Horizon League Tournament play.

Then, he’s  joined by founder and CEO of Weave Basketball - and top NIL Agent - Dan Poneman to discuss Do’s and Don’ts for college hoops coaches prior to the official opening of the transfer portal window following the conclusion of the NCAA Tournament.

Next, Field of 68’s College Hoops Insider Jeff Goodman looks ahead to the NCAA Tournament, where Miami, OH winds up, and which big time job openings could be available in the offseason.

Also, former Bucs GM Mark Dominick is talking NFL Scouting Combine, if the interviews matter, why Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza is the only clear 1st round QB pick, and Arizona QB Kyler Murray’s uncertain NFL future, and if Packers QB Malik Willis’ open market value is being inflated.

Finally, 7-time MLB All-Star Matt Holliday discusses the growth he expects from his son Jackson in his second full MLB season, his favorite offseason MLB offseason acquisition, and his take on the Dodgers adding closer Edwin Diaz.

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Doug explains why the NFL’s controversial Bad Bunny halftime show was a stroke of marketing genius, despite online outrage, what this Super Bowl and the NCAA Tournament have in common.

Then, Doug is joined by NBA Reporter Mark Medina to discuss why the Bucks didn’t move Giannis Antetakupomo at the trade deadline, if the NBA can stop teams from blatantly tanking, and where LeBron could play his final season of his NBA career.

Finally, 7-time MLB All-Star Matt Holliday breaks down the Brewers trading 2025 rookie of the year finalist Caleb Durbin to the Red Sox, and if a salary cap will ever become a MLB reality.

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Doug explains why new Steelers HC Mike McCarthy should want to reconcile and reunite with Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh, despite their post-Packers falling out, and why the NFL looks like it has lost the plot after robbing Bill Belichick of a first ballot hall of fame induction while simultaneously putting Shadeur Sanders in the Pro Bowl.

First, UWGB Guard Justin Allen discusses his breakout year after transferring from DIII to DI, and if he sees a path to a pro career.

Then, longtime NBA Analyst and Finding The Seams Podcast Co-Host Ric Bucher discusses what it would take to get a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade deadline deal done, which teams he thinks could realistically land the 2021 Finals MVP, and how Steph Curry and LeBron will end their Hall of Fame careers.

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Coach Gottlieb explains what tough lessons he learned as the Phoenix saw their 5-game winning streak snapped against Oakland.

Then, he’s joined by Daniel Poneman of Weave Basketball - a player representation and consulting group focused on NIL - to discuss the portal window being pushed back until after the NCAA Tournament, the pros, cons, and why the new date is largely irrelevant. 

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Gottlieb is back at the mic and explains why this version of The Doug Gottlieb Show will allow him to be the best version of himself as he leads his surging Green Bay squad through the heart of Horizon League conference play. Then, he discusses the Packers’ decision to sign HC Matt LaFleur to an extension despite a disappointing Wild Card exit, despite vocal critics calling for his firing. 

First, former Bucs GM Mark Dominik weighs in on why Matt LaFleur and the Packers agreeing to terms on an extension, what the Lions should look for in their next OC, if Vikings starting QB JJ McCarthy’s job is safe, if Shadeur Sanders has any shot to the Browns long term QB answer.

Then, 7-time MLB All-Star Matt Holliday discusses if the Dodgers deep pockets are ruining baseball for the rest of the league, why the Brewers continue to come up short in the postseason, if the Cardinals are close to contending or are in for a lengthy rebuild,

Finally, UW Green Bay PG Preston Ruedinger - and Wisconsin native - reacts to the disappointing end to the Packers season, if he agrees with Green Bay offering Matt Lafleur an extension amidst calls for his firing, and the recounts the numerous obstacles he was forced to overcome on his path to playing DI hoops at Green Bay.

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Coach Gottlieb explains why former Auburn HC - turned analyst - Bruce Pearl’s proposed changes to the NIL, including a $10 million/ per year revenue sharing agreement for men’s basketball is completely ridiculous and unrealistic given the economic realities of the sport.

He also reacts to Notre Dame HC Micah Shrewberry’s viral near assault on officials after a bad call, why Shrewsberry was wrong for the explosion, but right about the call that caused it.

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Coach Gottlieb gives his report card on his team as they head into 2026 coming off a disappointing road loss to Campbell. 

Then, he’s joined is joined by Daniel Poneman of Weave Basketball, a player representation and consulting group focused on NIL,to discuss the latest NIL controversy surrounding Scott Drew and Baylor signing ex-NBA draft pick James Nnaji to an NIL deal in the middle of the season, why the situation was inevitable given the lack of NIL regulations, and if it’s good for the sport, or a sign of the decline. 

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