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College Basketball Coach Throws Chair at Wall After Team’s ‘Embarrassing’ Loss: ‘We Played Like Idiots’

December 5, 2025

Doug Gottlieb, head coach of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay men's basketball team, expressed his frustration after a narrow loss to Robert Morris, throwing a chair in the gymnasium as he left the court. The team squandered an 11-point lead with just minutes left in the game, leading to Gottlieb's outburst, which was reminiscent of legendary coach Bobby Knight.

College Basketball Coach Throws Chair at Wall After Team’s ‘Embarrassing’ Loss: ‘We Played Like Idiots’

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Key Highlights

Doug Gottlieb's team lost 80-78 to Robert Morris.
The Phoenix team blew an 11-point lead with less than four minutes remaining.
Gottlieb threw a chair in frustration as he exited the gym.
The incident was captured on camera and drew public attention.
Gottlieb described the loss as 'embarrassing' and criticized his team's performance.

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College Basketball Coach Throws Chair at Wall After Team’s ‘Embarrassing’ Loss: ‘We Played Like Idiots’

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