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
261 episodes
January 17th, 2025 - Coach Sharman White
Check out the 24-25 Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy Boys and Girls Mid-Season teams! Online at naismithtrophy.com and our social channels! Then, join Bob and Coach Sharman White to discuss the great player...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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16:13
January 11th, 2025 - Top Teams and Players in Women's Basketball with Autumn Johnson
This week, Autumn Johnson joins Bob for the latest on our top Naismith Awards teams and players in women’s basketball! Plus, Bob highlights key Saturday matchups!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on i...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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13:46
January 4th, 2025 - Field of 68's John Fanta
Happy New Year! The conference seasons begin in earnest this week! John Fanta from CBB on FOX and The Field of 68 joins Bob to breakdown the men’s pecking order! And our news and notes highlights some of the weekends top games!WANT T...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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19:07
December 27th, 2024 - Voice of the Maryland Terrapins: Johnny Holliday
We ring in the New Year with a visit from the legendary Voice of the Maryland Terrapins, Johnny Holliday! A fun conversation that highlights Johnny’s amazing career that has spanned over 50 years in DC alone! A big weekend ahead that Bob chroni...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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21:31
December 20th, 2024 - ESPN and BTN Analyst: Meghan McKeown
A great weekend of college hoops is here, and ESPN and BTN analyst Meghan McKeown joins to share her insights on the women's season so far! Bob starts us off with the latest news and notes! All presented by Jersey Mike's! Happy Holidays from ou...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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17:30
December 15th, 2024 - Voice of the Irish: Sean Stires
After Thursday night's thrilling UConn vs. Notre Dame game, the Voice of the Irish Sean Stires joins Bob to discuss it! Plus, the news and notes, presented by Jersey Mike's! WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a ratin...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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12:51
December 7th, 2024 - Big 10 Network, NBC Sports, and CBB on Fox Analyst: Robbie Hummel
This week, Big Ten Network, NBC Sports and CBB on FOX analyst Robbie Hummel joins Bob for the latest on the week in college hoops. The men's and women's ACC/SEC Challenge highlights this week's news and notes! Presented by @JerseyM...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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16:10
November 29th, 2024 - Top High School Players with Brandon Clay
This week, our prep guru @BrandonClayPSB joins to update us on some of the top high school boys and girls and how they have fared in the early season! Host @BobRathbunTV wraps up a crazy week of Holiday hoops! WANT TO SUPPORT A ...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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17:24
November 20th, 2024 - Voice of the St. Joe’s Hawks: Matt Martucci
Two huge women’s matchups on the weekend horizon, plus the Thanksgiving tournaments, kick into high gear! Bob Rathbun welcomes in the Voice of the St. Joe’s Hawks, Matt Martucci to talk about this week’s Legends Classic in Brooklyn and mo...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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16:43
November 15th, 2024 - Voice of the Tennessee Volunteers: the great Bob Kesling
This week, long-time Voice of the Tennessee Volunteers, the great Bob Kesling, joins Bob to talk hoops and Bob's amazing career in Knoxville! Plus, the news and notes for the week!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rati...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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17:50
November 7th, 2024 - On3's Jamie Shaw
The new college basketball season is off to a glorious start! News and notes from the first few days, a look ahead to the weekend, and a great conversation with Jamie Shaw of On3 Recruits with Bob Rathbun!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIF...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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14:10
November 1st, 2024 - The New Season is Almost Here with Debbie Antonelli
The new season is here! And to kick off our women's coverage, HOFer Debbie Antonelli joins Bob to preview the top teams and players! Plus our News and Notes highlights Monday's big games! WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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15:09
October 26th, 2024 - Analyzing the new season with Terrence Oglesby
The new season is here! Joining us this week is college basketball analyst Terrence Oglesby! He shares his insights on the five media days he covered in preparation of the season! Great insights! Bob also has this week's news and notes.
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Season 4
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Episode 50
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15:57
October 17th, 2024 - New York Times best-selling author: Mirin Fader
This week on the podcast, New York Times best-selling author Mirin Fader joins Bob to discuss her new book, DREAM, the Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon. Mirin discusses his arrival in the USA and his fantastic college career! Plus, th...
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Season 4
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Episode 49
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15:16
October 11th, 2024 - 2018's Werner Ladder Naismith Women's College Coach of the Year: Vic Schaefer
Our 2018 Werner Ladder Naismith Women's College Coach of the Year: Vic Schaefer, joins Bob this week to talk about the Texas move to the SEC and more! Plus, there's an under-the-radar event this weekend for USA Basketball! WANT ...
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Season 4
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Episode 48
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15:43
October 3rd, 2024 - Werner Ladder Naismith Men's College Coach of the Year: Dan Hurley
This week, our reigning 2024 Werner Ladder Naismith Men's National Coach of the Year Head Coach Dan Hurley joins Bob Rathbun! Plus, the weekly news and notes around college basketball! WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Le...
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Season 4
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Episode 47
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6:45
September 28th, 2024 - Celebrating Naismith Awards Chairman: Barry Goheen
This week on A Trophy Life, we celebrate the legacy of our outgoing Naismith Awards chairman: Barry Goheen! Plus, Bob relays our weekly news and notes! WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes...
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Season 4
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Episode 46
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7:55
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