History of Doug Gottlieb in Timeline
Douglas Mitchell Gottlieb is a prominent figure in American basketball, recognized for his roles as an analyst, radio host, and college basketball coach. His coaching career is highlighted by his position as the head coach at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay. Gottlieb's expertise extends beyond coaching, as he has worked for major sports networks including Fox Sports, Pac-12 Network, CBS Sports, and ESPN. His basketball background includes playing at both the NCAA collegiate level, where he achieved national recognition for his assist skills, and professional basketball.
50 minutes ago : Gottlieb Throws Chair After Green Bay's Late Game Collapse Against Robert Morris
Doug Gottlieb reacted emotionally, tossing a chair, after Green Bay lost a late lead to Robert Morris, with Robert Morris securing an 80-78 victory with a basket in the final seconds.
January 15, 1976: Doug Gottlieb is Born
Douglas Mitchell Gottlieb is born in Melrose, Massachusetts.
1995: Gottlieb Starts at Notre Dame
Doug Gottlieb begins his college basketball career as the starting point guard for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He leads the team in assists, steals, and minutes played.
1997: Gottlieb Transfers to Oklahoma State
After leaving Notre Dame, Doug Gottlieb transfers to Oklahoma State University to play under Coach Eddie Sutton. He leads the Cowboys to the NCAA tournament.
1998: Gottlieb Leads NCAA in Assists
In his second year at Oklahoma State, Doug Gottlieb leads the NCAA in total assists and assists per game. He also sets Oklahoma State assist records and ties the Big 12 record for assists in a game.
1999: Gottlieb Leads NCAA in Assists Again
As a senior, Doug Gottlieb again leads the NCAA in assists and finishes second in assists per game. He also helps Oklahoma State reach the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament.
August 2000: Gottlieb Marries Angie
Doug Gottlieb marries Angie, a fellow Oklahoma State alum, whom he met while attending the university.
November 28, 2000: Gottlieb Signs with Idaho Stampede
The Idaho Stampede of the Continental Basketball Association signs Doug Gottlieb. He is later released on December 13th.
2000: Gottlieb Graduates from Oklahoma State
Doug Gottlieb graduates from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor's degree in marketing. He leaves as the school's all-time assists leader and ranks tenth all-time in NCAA career assists.
2000: Gottlieb Joins Oklahoma Storm
Doug Gottlieb is selected first overall in the USBL draft by the Oklahoma Storm. He leads the league in assists and helps the team reach the championship game.
February 2001: Gottlieb Wins Russian Championship
Doug Gottlieb joins Ural Great Perm of the Russian Basketball Federation and helps the team win the league championship.
2001: Gottlieb Plays for Maccabi Ra'anana
Doug Gottlieb plays the 2001-2002 season in Israel for Maccabi Ra'anana.
2001: Gottlieb Wins Maccabiah Games Gold
Doug Gottlieb wins a gold medal and is named MVP for the United States team at the Maccabiah Games.
2002: Gottlieb Starts Radio Career
Doug Gottlieb begins co-hosting a sports talk show on WWLS in Oklahoma City while also calling college basketball games for ESPN and the Cowboy Basketball Network.
September 2003: Gottlieb Joins ESPN Radio
Doug Gottlieb is hired by ESPN Radio as the co-host of GameNight. He also contributes to other ESPN Radio shows and continues to call college basketball games.
2003: Gottlieb Plays in France
Doug Gottlieb returns to France to play basketball for Clermont Ferrand.
2005: Public Feud with Jim Boeheim Begins
Doug Gottlieb and Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim begin a public feud stemming from Gottlieb's criticism of Syracuse's nonconference schedule and Boeheim's comments about Gottlieb's time at Notre Dame.
2009: Gottlieb Co-Coaches US Team at Maccabiah Games
Doug Gottlieb joins University of Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl in coaching the United States team at the 2009 Maccabiah Games.
June 26, 2011: Gottlieb Inducted into Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
Doug Gottlieb is inducted into the Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.
July 31, 2012: Gottlieb Joins CBS Sports
Doug Gottlieb leaves ESPN to join CBS Sports, where he works as a studio and game analyst for college basketball coverage, co-hosts the nightly show "Leadoff" with Allie LaForce, and moves his radio show "The Doug Gottlieb Show" to the CBS Sports Radio network.
2013: Gottlieb Begins CBS Sports Minute
Doug Gottlieb starts participating in the CBS Sports Minute on CBS Radio stations across the country.
November 2014: Bob Gottlieb Passes Away
Doug Gottlieb's father, Bob Gottlieb, dies of cancer. Numerous basketball teams honor Bob by wearing orange.
2014: "The Doug Gottlieb Show" Moves to TV Simulcast
CBS transitions "The Doug Gottlieb Show" to a TV simulcast format, canceling "Leadoff" and moving Gottlieb's radio show to a combined radio and television format airing at 3 p.m. Eastern on weekdays.
January 2016: Gottlieb Becomes Spokesman for American Cancer Society
Doug Gottlieb takes on the role of a national spokesman for the American Cancer Society.
April 2017: Gottlieb Joins Fox Sports
Doug Gottlieb starts working as a basketball analyst and radio host for Fox Sports, moving "The Doug Gottlieb Show" to Fox Sports Radio and occasionally filling in as host on "The Herd with Colin Cowherd."
2017: Gottlieb Coaches US Team to Gold at Maccabiah Games
Doug Gottlieb coaches Team USA in basketball at the 2017 Maccabiah Games, leading them to a gold medal victory against France in Jerusalem.
2021: Gottlieb and Angie Divorce
Doug Gottlieb and his wife, Angie, divorce after 21 years of marriage.
June 2022: Gottlieb Makes False Accusation Against Casey Close
Doug Gottlieb tweets an incorrect claim that Freddie Freeman's agent, Casey Close, did not present the Atlanta Braves' final offer to Freeman. Close sues Gottlieb for libel, leading to Gottlieb's public apology and acknowledgment of his error based on flawed information.
May 14, 2024: Gottlieb Becomes Head Coach at Green Bay
Doug Gottlieb is appointed as the head men's basketball coach at Green Bay while continuing his daily radio show.
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