MILWAUKEE – This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the first bobblehead of University of Wisconsin-Green Bay men’s basketball coach Doug Gottlieb prior to Green Bay’s first game of the season tonight. In addition to his coaching duties, Gottlieb also hosts “The Gottlieb Show” on Fox Sports Radio.

The bobblehead will be released in conjunction with Green Bay’s 2024-2025 season opener against Oklahoma State, Gottlieb’s alma mater. The Phoenix travel to Stillwater, Oklahoma, to take on the Cowboys at Gallagher-Iba Arena on Monday, November 4. The special edition bobblehead is produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, an official licensee of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.

The smiling Gottlieb bobblehead stands on a circular basketball court-like base with his name and the Green Bay Phoenix logo and wears a dark blue suit with a green tie. He also holds a basketball emblazoned with the Green Bay Phoenix logo. Each bobblehead is individually numbered to 2,024 and is only available through the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and the museum’s online store. The bobbleheads, expected to ship in February, will cost $30 each plus a flat rate of $8 per order.

Gottlieb, 48, was named the 10th head coach in Green Bay men’s basketball history on May 14, 2024, fulfilling his dream of becoming a head basketball coach at the NCAA Division I level. When he was hired, he announced he would continue to host his daily radio show, “The Doug Gottlieb Show,” on Fox Sports Radio, and “All Ball,” a podcast featuring the biggest stories from college basketball and the NBA. Although he had no previous NCAA head coaching experience, Gottlieb led Team USA to the gold medal at the Maccabiah Games in 2017 and 2022. He had previously won a gold medal and MVP honors as a player in 2001 and helped then-University of Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl coached Team USA in 2009. The games are held every four years in Israel and welcome Jewish athletes from around the world.

Gottlieb has ties to Wisconsin, as he was born in Milwaukee while his father, Bob Gottlieb, was the head coach of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee men’s basketball team. After the family moved to California, Gottlieb starred on the hardwood at Tustin High School. Gottlieb began his college career at Notre Dame, where as a freshman he led the team in assists, steals and minutes played. He played his final three seasons at Oklahoma State, where he twice led the nation in assists and led the Cowboys to three straight NCAA Tournament appearances. Gottlieb broke all of Oklahoma State’s assist records and ranks 11th in NCAA career assists with 947. He graduated from Oklahoma State in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in marketing.

After graduating, Gottlieb played professionally for three years and led the USBL in assists in 2000 as a member of the Oklahoma Storm. He began his broadcasting career in 2002, where he co-hosted an afternoon sports talk show on an Oklahoma City radio station and secured a job calling college basketball games on ESPN and ESPN Regional. Gottlieb co-hosted ESPN Radio’s “GameNight” in 2003 and has competed in nationally syndicated shows. He transitioned to TV, contributing to SportsCenter and ESPN/ESPN2 games, while also launching ESPNU. In 2012, Gottlieb left for CBS Sports, becoming part of the network’s TV college basketball coverage and analyzing games as a color commentator for Turner’s coverage of the NCAA tournament. “The Doug Gottlieb Show,” often simulcast on TV and radio, started on CBS and in 2017 the show moved to Fox Sports.

“We are excited to unveil Green Bay Phoenix basketball coach Doug Gottlieb’s first bobblehead,” said Phil Sklar, co-founder and CEO of the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum. “Coach Gottlieb has made his mark as a player, sports analyst and national radio personality. We wish him the best of luck in the next chapter of his journey as leader of the Phoenix. If you’re a fan of Green Bay Hoops, or a fan of ‘The Doug Gottlieb Show,’ this bobblehead is a must-have for your collection.”