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.
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295 episodes
September 19th, 2025 - FSU Head Coach Brooke Wyckoff
The 2026 ACC Women's Basketball Tournament is headed to Duluth, GA, and we spoke with FSU head coach Brooke Wyckoff about that and her team for this season! Plus, our Silent Action to support the Naismith Awards is now open through ...
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Season 5
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Episode 45
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6:53
September 12th, 2025 - 1997 Women's Official of the Year: Dee Kantner
This week, we salute our 2025 Naismith College Officials of the Year! Bryan Kersey is the men’s recipient while the late Rachelle Jones is our women’s award winner. Our 1997 women’s award winner, the great Dee Kantner, joins Bob to honor the me...
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Season 5
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Episode 44
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11:32
September 7th, 2025 - Georgia Tech's Legendary Coach: Bobby Cremins
The passing of Hall of Fame coach George Raveling headlines our news of the week. Georgia Tech’s legendary coach, Bobby Cremins, joins Bob to talk about George and tales from the ACC. Presented by Jersey Mike'sWANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY...
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Season 5
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Episode 43
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16:59
August 30th, 2025 - Two-Time Women's College Player of the Year: Brittney Griner
Happy Labor Day! This week, we hear from two-time Jersey Mike's Naismith Women's College Player of the Year Brittney Griner! Bob leads us off with the weekly news and notes! WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating...
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Season 5
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Episode 42
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4:27
August 23rd, 2025 - Head Coach of the Arizona Wildcats: Tommy Lloyd
This week, we are excited to welcome the Head Coach of the Arizona Wildcats, Tommy Lloyd, to the podcast presented by Jersey Mike's! Bob starts us off with our news and notes, and a spectacular performance from a former Naismith Tro...
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Season 5
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Episode 41
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14:38
August 15th, 2025 - New Season Hype with ESPN's & Field of 68's: Terrence Oglesby
This week, a visit with ESPN college basketball analyst Terrence Oglesby! He and Bob start discussing Will Wade's immediate impact on NC State and much more! Presented by Jersey Mike's.WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?
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Season 5
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Episode 40
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15:02
August 9th, 2025 - WNBA Updates and College Talk with Debbie Antonelli
This week, the latest on Caitlin Clark, Juju Watkins and more from Debbie Antonelli with Bob Rathbun, presented by Jersey Mike's! WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever ...
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Season 5
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Episode 39
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11:59
August 2nd, 2025 - Fox Sports and FS1: Nick Bahe
This week, join Bob as he welcomes from Fox Sports and FS1 Nick Bahe! Nick is our newest Naismith Awards National Selector, and they discuss Nick's story and get ready for the new season! Presented by Jersey Mike's! W...
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Season 5
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Episode 38
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11:01
July 26th, 2025 - Fox Sports Analyst: Matt Muehlebach
This week, Fox Sports college basketball analyst Matt Muehlebach joins Bob to talk Arizona Men's Basketball and all things college hoop! WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wh...
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Season 5
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Episode 37
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13:15
July 22nd, 2025 - Syracuse Legend: Eric Devendorf
This week, we catch up with Eric Devendorf, talking about his Syracuse career, his ED23 Foundation, and his involvement in The Basketball Tournament with Bob: presented by Jersey Mike's.WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a...
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Season 5
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Episode 36
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8:32
July 11th, 2025 - ESPN's Recruiting Director: Paul Biancardi
The basketball world is spinning fast, and we have you covered this week with ESPN's Recruiting Director Paul Biancardi! You won't want to miss this one—Paul tells us who has impressed so far during the summer evaluation period! Bob has the wee...
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Season 5
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Episode 35
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15:33
July 2nd, 2025 - Jersey Mike's Rich Hope
This week, Bob with news on 2025 Jersey Mike's Naismith Women's Player of the Year JuJu Watkins of USC. Later, a conversation with Jersey Mike's CMO, Rich Hope! Happy 4th of July! WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Le...
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Season 5
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Episode 34
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12:30
June 28th, 2025 - ACC Coordinator of Men's Officiating: Bryan Kersey
This week, we salute our Naismith NBA draftees! Then, Bob chats officiating with the ACC coordinator of men's officiating, Bryan Kersey! Presented by Jersey Mike's! WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and revi...
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Season 5
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Episode 33
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17:21
June 20th, 2025 - Giving back to the Game: SVP and GM of MOLECULE: Kevin Blossom
Summer is here, and that means we are one season closer to a new season of college hoops! This week, Bob highlights the key matchups for the ACC/SEC challenge for both the men and the women. Later, he welcomes Kevin Blossom, SVP and GM, Retail ...
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Season 5
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Episode 33
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10:43
June 10th, 2025 - Naismith DPOY: Ryan Kalkbrenner
This week, Bob chats with our 2025 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year, presented by MOLECULE --Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner! He's one of the Creighton's and Big East's all-time greats! Plus, our weekly news and notes! WANT TO ...
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Season 5
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Episode 32
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10:47
May 30th, 2025 - UCLA Head Coach Cori Close
This week, we welcome our 2025 Werner Ladder Naismith Women's College Coach of the Year: Coach Cori Close! Plus, Bob with a newsy note on tournament expansion! WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating a...
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Season 5
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Episode 31
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15:43
May 25th, 2025 - Memorial Day Weekend 2025
This week, a look back at the 1987 Jersey Mike's Naismith Men's Player of the Year: David Robinson on this Memorial Day weekend 2025. Plus, Bob with a special podcast tribute.WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and...
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Season 5
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Episode 30
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6:41
May 18th, 2025 - Author Howard Megdal and his new book: Becoming Caitlin Clark
The 2025 WNBA season started this weekend, and with that in mind, we welcome author Howard Megdal to talk about his new book: Becoming Caitlin Clark, available from Triumph Books on June 17th! A great conversation about our 2024 Jer...
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Season 5
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Episode 29
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15:21
May 7th, 2025 - 24 Hours Nothing But Net with Debbie Antonelli
Happy Mother's Day to all of our basketball moms worldwide! And this Mother's Day weekend, we check in with Hall of Famer Debbie Antonelli and her 7th annual 24HoursNBN.com to raise money and awareness for t...
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Season 5
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Episode 28
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9:54
May 2nd, 2025 - FSU Head Coach Luke Loucks
This week, we turn the page and start getting ready for the 25-26 college season! We welcome the new FSU head coach Luke Loucks to talk about his vision for Noles basketball! Presented by Jersey Mike's.WANT TO SUPPORT A TR...
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Season 5
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Episode 27
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12:45
April 29th, 2025 - San Antonio Awards Ceremony: Part 2
This week, we conclude our review of our Naismith Trophy awards program from San Antonio! Our MC Fran Fraschilla announces our 2025 Werner Ladder Naismith Men’s Coach of the Year and our 2025 Naismith Men’s Defensive Player of the Year Presente...
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Season 5
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Episode 26
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11:01
April 19th, 2025 - San Antonio Awards Ceremony Part 1
This week, Part One of our look back at our fabulous Naismith Awards Ceremony from San Antonio. In this edition, MC Fran Fraschilla introduces our 2025 Jersey Mike's men's national player of the year Cooper Flagg from Duke! Plus his coach, Jon ...
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Season 5
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Episode 25
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7:55
April 12th, 2025 - Women's Award Ceremony: Part 2
This week, we continue our look-back at our fabulous awards ceremony in Tampa at the Women’s Final Four! We got back to the podium and host Debbie Antonelli for the announcement of the Werner Ladder Naismith Coach of the Year and the Jersey Mik...
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Season 5
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Episode 24
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9:41
April 7th, 2025 - Awards Ceremony in Tampa at the Women's Final Four
This week, we share our big awards weekend with you! Thanks to our title sponsors—Jersey Mike's, Werner Ladders and Molecule! We start our recap by joining our host Debbie Antonelli in Tampa at the 2025 Women's Final Four awards ceremony!...
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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5:06
March 28th, 2025 - Whack Hyder GA Women’s College Coach of the Year: Nell Fortner
This week, we salute our Georgia college player and coach award winners! The Georgia Tech Women's Basketball program swept the women’s awards, with Kara Dunn winning Player of the Year and Nell Fortner Coach of the Year! Nell joins Bob to discu...
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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8:37