GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – In an exclusive WFRV-TV feature, Sports Reporter Kyle Malzhan spent a day with Green Bay men’s basketball head coach Doug Gottlieb, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of leading a Division I program while also hosting a national radio show.
Gottlieb’s first season at the helm of the Phoenix was a difficult one, as Green Bay finished last in the Horizon League with a 4-28 overall record, including a 2-18 mark in conference play.
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The Phoenix endured the nation’s longest losing streak during the season, dropping 21 consecutive games before securing a 79-68 win over Wright State on Feb. 16.
The exclusive footage was captured on Valentine’s Day when Green Bay hosted Northern Kentucky at the Kress Events Center. The Phoenix fought hard but fell 70-63, marking their final loss before breaking the lengthy skid.
Following the conclusion of the season, Malzhan sat down for a one-on-one interview with Green Bay Athletic Director Josh Moon to discuss the program’s future and Gottlieb’s first year leading the Phoenix.
