The Phoenix-Packers steak fry, held at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, was a successful fundraising event for the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (UWGB) athletics, raising over $330,000 last year. During the event, UWGB men's basketball coach Doug Gottlieb discussed his attempts to schedule a game against the University of Connecticut (UConn), which declined due to concerns about the competitiveness of the match-up. Gottlieb emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong coaching staff, despite the recent departure of assistant coach Keil Ganz to Northern Michigan University. The Phoenix have secured a commitment from Ne'quan Brown, a 6-foot-8 guard-forward from North Idaho College, who averaged 15 points per game last season. Meanwhile, the women's team, led by coach Kayla Karius, has not had any players enter the transfer portal for the third consecutive year, reflecting a positive team culture. Although assistant coach Kate Peterson Abiad has left to take a head coaching position at Purdue Fort Wayne, the rest of the women's coaching staff is expected to remain intact.