A Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy Podcast
A podcast dedicated to the stories of the great men and women involved with the Naismith Trophy--the most prestigious individual national honor in amateur basketball! The family of Naismith Awards annually recognizes the most outstanding men’s and women’s college and high school basketball players and coaches. Hosted by Emmy-Award winning basketball play-by-play announcer Bob Rathbun.
Episodes
244 episodes
September 20th, 2024 - Coach Larry Shyatt
This week, former Wyoming and Clemson Head Coach Larry Shyatt joins the podcast! Our silent auction in support of the 13th annual Jersey Mike's Naismith Awards Celebrity Invitational Golf tournament is here! Join in the bidding for trip...
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Season 4
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Episode 45
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20:45
September 12th, 2024 - Auburn Head Coach: Bruce Pearl
A Trophy Life is pleased to welcome head coach Bruce Pearl of the Auburn Tigers! Bob Rathbun starts us off by announcing the winners of the 2024 Naismith College Officials of the Year. WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?
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Season 4
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Episode 44
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16:43
September 5th, 2024 - Former Memphis and Georgia Tech Head Coach :Josh Pastner
This week, former Memphis and Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner joins host Bob, as we gear up for the 24-25 season! Plus, Atlanta is awarded the 2031 Men's Final Four. That and more in our news and notes! WANT TO SUPPORT A TR...
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Season 4
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Episode 43
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19:23
August 29th, 2024 - Indianapolis Sportswriter Bob Kravitz
This week, veteran Indianapolis sportswriter Bob Kravitz drops by to salute our 2024 Jersey Mikes Naismith Trophy women's winner Caitlin Clark and her phenomenal first year in the WNBA. And the other Bob starts us off with the week's news and n...
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Season 4
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Episode 42
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13:37
August 21st, 2024 - Head Coach Eric Musselman
This week, new University of Southern California Men's basketball coach Eric Musselman stops by to talk about USC basketball and his excitement about taking over the program! Bob Rathbun provides the weekly news and notes that include a...
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Season 4
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Episode 41
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15:51
August 16th, 2024 - USBWA Hall of Famer: David Teel
This week, USBWA Hall of Famer David Teel stops by to chat about the new college season with all of its conference realignment starting with the new school year. Bob Rathbun starts us off with news and notes about former Furman Men's Basketball...
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Season 4
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Episode 40
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17:23
August 8th, 2024 - Clemson Men's Head Coach: Brad Brownell
This on A Trophy Life, our guest is Clemson Men's Head Coach: Brad Brownell. He and Bob Rathbun talk about the Tigers' amazing run in the 2024 NCAA Tournament and what's ahead for 24-25! Plus, the weekly news and notes.WANT TO SUPPOR...
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Season 4
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Episode 39
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11:35
August 1st, 2024 - Voice of the Louisville Cardinals: Paul Rogers
In this edition of A Trophy Life, presented by Jersey Mike's, a visit with the longtime Voice of the Louisville Cardinals, Paul Rogers! Plus, Bob Rathbun with more on the Paris Olympics and the college influence in basketball. W...
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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9:10
July 26th, 2024 - Summer Wrap-Up with ESPN's Paul Biancardi
As the Olympics get underway, ESPN's Paul Biancardi joins Bob Rathbun on the show this week to talk about all of the summer news, NIL, college and high school players to look out for as the summer comes to an end. Plus this week's News and Note...
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Season 4
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Episode 37
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15:54
July 18th, 2024 - Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy Girls High School Player of the Year: Sarah Strong
This week on the podcast, Bob Rathbun welcomes our 2024 Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy Girl's High School Player of the Year: Sarah Strong. She talks about some of her takeaways from the year and her goals moving forward into college.
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Season 4
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Episode 36
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8:04
July 11th, 2024 - Iowa State Head Coach: TJ Otzelberger
In this edition of A Trophyy Life, Iowa State Head Coach T.J. Otzelberger joins host Bob Rathbun! T.J. was a Werner Ladder Naismith Trophy Men's college coach of the year finalist in 2024! Plus, the weekly news and notes! WANT TO SUP...
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Season 4
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Episode 35
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12:03
July 4th, 2024 - NBA Draft and Naismith Winners with Fran Fraschilla
Happy 4th of July to all! This week on A Trophy Life, presented by Jersey Mike's, Bob Rathbun is joined by ESPN and Stadium basketball expert Fran Fraschilla! Bob and Fran discuss the three Naismith Trophy award winners from 2024 who hear...
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Season 4
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Episode 34
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20:00
June 28th, 2024 - Our 2024 Jersey Mike's Naismith Girl's High School Coach of the Year: Sue Phillips
This week, we welcome our 2024 Jersey Mike's Naismith Girl's High School Coach of the Year, Sue Phillips from Archbishop Mitty High School! Bob recaps our award winners who were selected in the NBA Draft's first round, plus our wee...
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Season 4
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Episode 33
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16:14
June 20th, 2024 - 'Pipeline to the Pros' with Ben Kaplan
This week on A Trophy Life presented by Jersey Mike's, Bob Rathbun welcomes author Ben Kaplan and his new book 'Pipeline to the Pros: How D3, Small-College Nobodies Rose to Rule the NBA'! Plus don't miss our weekly News and Notes at the top of ...
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Season 4
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Episode 32
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17:35
June 13th, 2024 - Hall of Fame Nancy Lieberman's Amazing Career
This week, Hall of Famer and 2014 Naismith Outstanding Contributor to Women’s Basketball: Nancy Lieberman joins Bob Rathbun for a fun discussion about all things basketball and her amazing career! We also honor the life and legacy of hoop...
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Season 4
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Episode 31
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15:09
June 6th, 2024 - Catching up with the Legendary Coach: PJ Carlesimo
Welcome to this week's episode with our new presenting sponsor: Jersey Mike's! Our guest is the great PJ Carlesimo, the long-time college and NBA head coach! His broadcast duties include the NCAA Tournament for Westwood One Sports,...
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Season 4
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Episode 30
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22:02
May 29th, 2024 - A Tribute to the Legendary Bill Walton
The Atlanta Tipoff Club and the Naismith Awards mourn the passing of basketball legend Bill Walton.This week, we dedicate our podcast to the life and legacy of our dear friend, who passed away on May 27th. We celebrate Bill's incredible ...
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Season 4
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Episode 29
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10:50
May 24th, 2024 - College Basketball Analyst: Tom Crean
Please enjoy a safe Memorial Day weekend! ESPN College Basketball Analyst and the longtime successful Final Four head coach Tom Crean joins the podcast! Plus, this week's Jersey Mike's News and Notes with Bob Rathbun! WANT TO S...
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Season 4
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Episode 28
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18:22
May 18th, 2024 - ACC Shakeup with USA Today's Dan Wolken
The uncertain times in college basketball is the top of discussion with USA Today's Sports national columnist Dan Wolken with Bob Rathbun.Plus, the weekly Jersey Mike's News and Notes featuring a former Werner Ladder Women's Coach...
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Season 4
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Episode 27
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15:49
May 10th, 2024 - USC Women's Head Coach: Lindsay Gottlieb
This week, USC Women's Head Coach Lindsay Gottlieb joins Bob Rathbun as we salute our national award nominees! Lindsay was a finalist for the Werner Ladder Naismith Awards women's college coach of the year in 2024, leading USC to the Elit...
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Season 4
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Episode 26
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15:28
May 4th, 2024 - Werner Ladder Naismith Men's College Coach of the Year: Dan Hurley
This week, our guest is the 2024 Werner Ladder Naismith Trophy Men's College Coach of the Year: Dan Hurley of the NCAA champions! And as always Bob starts us off with the Jersye Mike's News and Notes!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LI...
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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15:45
April 27th, 2024 - Phoenix Naismith Awards Brunch
This week, we take you back to Phoenix and resume our encore presentation of the 2024 Naismith Awards Brunch at this year's Final Four with Bob Rathbun,WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spo...
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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14:57
April 20th, 2024 - Zach Edey Acceptance Ceremony
This week, we take you back to Phoenix for the announcement of the 2024 Jersey Mike's Naismith Men's College basketball Player of the Year, Zach Edey of Purdue!Re-live our ceremony as Zach made history as a repeat winner!
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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13:10
April 12th, 2024 - Naismith Women's Awards from Cleveland
This week, we begin our recap of the 2024 Naismith Awards, reliving the women's awards from Cleveland! Also, Bob salutes the retiring Tara VanDerveer. a three-time Werner Ladder Naismith Awards Women's college Coach of the Year, in our Jersey M...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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14:14
April 3rd, 2024 - Looking ahead to the Final Four with Debbie Antonelli
Join us this week for our Final Four awards weekend! Our signature Naismith Awards celebration is underway in Cleveland and Phoenix! Stay up to date on our social media channels to listen and watch all weekend long. Th...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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11:13