New Green Bay men's basketball coach Doug Gottlieb wants to take his team on the road this summer but needs the NCAA to give its blessing first.

In a video posted on X on Thursday, Gottlieb revealed that his team was asked to play in The Basketball Tournament, a 64-team tournament that culminates with $1 million winner-take-all championship. The organizers also put on The Soccer Tournament, which has welcomed Wrexham the last two years to capitalize on their international following. 

Gottlieb says participating in the tournament would violate at least three NCAA rules about collegiate teams participating in a non-sanctioned event during the summer. He says the program would be willing to forgo an international tour to participate, which allows the program to do something similar to the TBT, albeit in a different country. He adds that they would also be willing to donate the winnings if they captured the tournament title. Gottlieb says the department has filed an appeal in order to participate. 

Green Bay does have a tie to the TBT already in its program history. Alum Keifer Sykes sank a game-winning three to capture the 2021 title and the $1