All Ball With Doug Gottlieb

In this exclusive episode, KJ chops it up with 2026 Lynwood High-School PG Jason Crowe Jr., arguably the nation's top freshman basketball player. Crowe Jr. talks about how his parents keep him locked in, his newfound fame, the best players he's faced so far this season, and the type of work he puts in on his game everyday. KJ finds out if Jason can beat his dad in 1 on 1, how Crowe Jr. is able to play thru contact against physically mature players, and what his short term and long term goals are, on and off the court. #allballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug gives his take on Kentucky getting destroyed over the weekend by Mizzou and if Coach Cal can turn it around in the NIL age.  Then, he’s joined by Florida Atlantic Head Coach Dusty May to discuss his basketball background growing up in Indiana, how he landed a coveted student manager job at Indiana University for Bob Knight, what he learned from Knight, and his path up the coaching ladder as an assistant at USC, UAB and Murray State. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, KJ chops it up with Long Beach Poly guard Jovani Ruff, ESPN's #14 ranked 2025 High-School basketball prospect in the country. Jovani opens up about his recruitment, what he looks for in a university and what he needs to work on to become a complete player. Great conversation with one of the nation's top ballers. #allballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by Nets and FoxSports Analyst to discuss her hoops background growing up in Chicago, staying home to play college ball at DePaul, how an ESPN internship sparked her passion to work in the media, how she honed her craft, breaking through as a color analyst with the Nets, and what it’s like covering the KD/Kyrie Nets on a nightly basis. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by UTEP HC Joe Golding to discuss how he took DII Abilene Christian from being a bad small school program to DI and taking down Texas in the NCAA Tournament, why he decided to make the jump to UTEP and his expectations for the future. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by UTEP HC Joe Golding to discuss him making headlines by driving three airport stranded Pitt Football players from Dallas to El Paso to the Sun Bowl, and his grind up the coaching ladder from high school through the college ranks until landing his first job at then DII Abilene Christian. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by Grand Canyon Women’s Assistant Coach - and his older brother- Gregg Gottlieb to discuss the biggest difference between coaching men’s and women’s college hoops, if the men should switch to quarters, and how it impacts game planning. They also dive into the biggest PAC-12 Men’s hoops storylines, including Arizona State’s surprise start, which teams can make a run at the title, and how the departure of UCLA and USC will impact recruiting. #douggottliebshow  Make sure to subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of KJ Live, Milwaukee Bucks fan Mike Shane says he didn't threaten Warriors forward Draymond Green or his life. #allball #fsrweekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by Villanova Head Coach and current CBS college hoops analyst Steve Lappas, who looks back at the the events that led up to his resignation from Nova, why he regrets his decision to immediately take the head coaching job at a rebuilding UMass program, how he transitioned from coaching into broadcasting, why he’s never returned, and how he’d change the current transfer portal free-for-all. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug explains if December college hoops should be treated as ‘must win’ or like an extended preseason, and some other hoops thoughts heading into the holidays. Then, Gottlieb is joined by Villanova Head Coach and current CBS college hoops analyst Steve Lappas, who looks back on replacing the legendary Rollie Massimino as Nova Head Coach, how Rasheed Wallace broke his heart by flipping from Nova to UNC at the last minute, the growth of Kerry Kittles into a dominant college force, how he landed 5-star and eventual one-and-done Tim Thomas, what winning the Big East tournament at MSG meant to him as a New York native, and the crushing NCAA tournament loss to Old dominion that followed. Make sure to subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest episode of KJ Live, King-Drew Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach Lloyd Webster stops by and chops it up with KJ about growing up in South Central Los Angeles, his coaching journey that took him from East LA to the South Bay, how the legendary coach Dave Yanai  helped shape his career path, and how he overcomes the challenges of coaching high academic student-athletes at a medical magnet high-school. Coach Webster and KJ also break down how competing in the LA City Section during the 1990's helped shape and mold a generation of coaches, the infamous "Royal Rumble" with Crenshaw while he was Head Coach at Locke High-School, and why being a gym rat is the most important attribute a basketball player can possess. #allballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, KJ chops it up with Houston Rockets color analyst Ryan Hollins about the development of the Rockets young core under Head Coach Stephen Silas and what' transpired so far this NBA season. KJ and Ryan also chop it up about Kevin Porter Jr's leadership qualities, Jalen Green's superstar potential and the evolution of KJ Martin and Alperen Sengun. Ryan gives us some insight into his mental and physical approach that allowed him to play 10 seasons in the NBA, the biggest difference in coaching on the NBA level and why culture and "knowing who you are" are the two most important factors for a successful NBA franchise. #allballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First, Doug looks back on what he learned about his teammates and coaches during his past basketball Thanksgivings, and why he’s coming around on NIL. Then, Cincinnati Bearcats Men’s Wes Miller joins to discuss his hoops path growing up in North Carolina to transferring from James Madison to UNC to walk-on for Roy Williams, his front row seat to the 2005 National title run, and how he plans to take Cincy back to the next level.  Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode of KJ Live, Crenshaw High-School Boys Basketball Head Coach Ed Waters stops by and chops it up about growing up in South Central LA, how he fell in love with the game, and his basketball journey. Coach Waters shares some thoughts about his time playing college basketball at Eastern Washington, trying out for the Milwaukee Bucks, and the moment he realized that coaching was his calling. KJ and Coach Waters also reminisce about winning championships together at Crenshaw High-School, what he learned coaching with the legendary Coach Willie West and how the basketball culture in Los Angeles has evolved over time. #allballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode of KJ Live, longtime college basketball assistant and current Centennial High School (Arizona) Head Coach David Grace joins the show. Coach Grace and KJ chop it up about his upbringing in Maryland, how sports helped shape his path, and what led him to the coaching profession. Coach Grace also discusses his time in the United States Air Force, working with Barack Obama’s brother-in-law at Oregon State, and an amazing story about how he got hired at UCLA. #allballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by former Virginia Tech and Memphis Head Coach Justin Fuente for the final conversation of a 3 part interview. He discusses taking how he landed the head coach job at Memphis, the tsunami of responsibilities as a first time head coach, how he turned around the program from off the radar to nationally ranked, the first time he saw future 1st rounder Paxton Lynch, why he left to take over for Frank Beamer at Virginia Tech, why he decided to keep legendary DC Bud Foster as a holdover on his new staff, how COVID stalled his momentum in Blacksburg, why it ultimately didn’t work out, and the lessons he learned from the job as he looks to the future. Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, KJ had a chance to speak with 4-star University of Minnesota Golden Gophers Men's Basketball commit Dennis Evans about his college decision, what he needs to improve upon and his mindset headed into his senior season at Hillcrest High-School in the Inland Empire. #allball #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by former Virginia Tech and Memphis Head Coach Justin Fuente for the 2nd part  of a 3 part interview - to discuss his his transition into coaching as the QB coach at Southern Illinois, how he got his big break as the OC at TCU under Gary Patterson, his big break getting the Memphis job, how he turned it around, and the first time he saw future 1st rounder Paxton Lynch. Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode KJ speaks to Boise State University Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Roberto Bergersen about his basketball journey, the genesis of contemporary hoop culture in Tacoma/Seattle area of the state Washington, and competing against each other in high-school, college and professional ranks. Roberto talked to KJ about his passion for the game, how he got into coaching on the college level, and relived some special memories from a special era of college basketball. #allballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First, Doug gives his takeaways from early college hoops action, and explains why some media members defending Kyrie over his reinstatement don't have a clue. Then, he’s joined by Creighton HC Greg McDermott to discuss his hoops path beginning as a star player in rural Iowa, his playing career at Northern Iowa, why he decided to get into coaching instead of continuing an overseas career, climbing up the coaching ladder north Dakota St., Northern Iowa, and Iowa State, finally finding the perfect fit at Creighton, the unique recruitment of his son Doug to Creighton, how he has evolved his philosophy with the current generation of players, and expectations for his current Bluejays squad entering the 2022-23 season. Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.