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Green Bay Extends Doug Gottlieb Through 2030–31 Season

University leaders framed the deal as a reward for last season’s 14‑win turnaround and a step toward long‑term program stability.

Overview

  • The university announced on Friday that men's basketball coach Doug Gottlieb signed a contract extension that runs through the 2030–31 season.
  • Officials did not release any financial terms for the extension.
  • The school cited a sharp on‑court rebound from a 4‑28 record in 2024‑25 to 18‑15 in 2025‑26, including a jump from 2‑18 to 12‑8 in Horizon League play, as the main reason for the new deal.
  • Athletic director Josh Moon praised Gottlieb’s program‑building and the move follows Moon’s own contract renewal earlier this week, creating aligned leadership through 2031.
  • Gottlieb’s hiring in May 2024 was unconventional because he came from a long media career and had limited head‑coaching experience; the extension raises expectations for recruiting, roster stability and Green Bay’s plan to return to the top of the Horizon League.