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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280 episodes
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
March 22nd, 2025 - 2025 Jersey Mike's Naismith High School Boys Coach of the Year: Andrew Moran
This week, we salute our 2025 Jersey Mike's Naismith High School Boys Coach of the Year, Andrew Moran, from Columbus High School in Miami, Florida! Bob chats with the coach of the country's #1 high school team!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY...
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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12:33
March 13th, 2025 - NCAA's VP of Men's Basketball: JoAn Scott
What does it take to host a Final Four? Find out from the NCAA VP for Men's Basketball, JoAn Scott, as she joins Bob! Our weekly news and notes as the mid-majors take center stage! Plus, follow us for this week's semifinalist announcements!...
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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14:42
March 8th, 2025 - Award Season and Tournament Talk with ESPN's Fran Fraschilla
This week, Fran Fraschilla joins Bob for a lively discussion as college basketball's regular season turns for the home stretch! And we announce our 2025 Jersey Mike's Girls and Boys High School Coach and Players of the Year! Present...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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16:14
February 28th, 2025 - ACC Legend: John Crotty
A stroll down memory lane with former ACC standout and UVA great John Crotty with Bob! And the latest from a wild week in college hoops! Presented by Jersey Mike'sWANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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11:26
February 19th, 2025 - The Wilner Hotline
This week, the author of the Wilner Hotline, Jon Wilner from the San Jose Mercury News, provides a late-season West Coast update! Bob starts us off with this week's news and notes and two key injuries that occurred in the past few days.
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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14:51
February 14th, 2025 - Vanderbilt's Head Coach: Shea Ralph
This week on A Trophy Life, Bob welcomes in Vanderbilt's head coach Shea Ralph to talk about her amazing career and Vandy women's hoops! Plus, our news and notes highlights a fantastic weekend ahead with key games in the SEC driving an amazing ...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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12:18
February 8th, 2025 - William and Mary's Jay Colley
This week, The Voice of William and Mary Jay Colley joins Bob to chat about one of the craziest stats in NCAA basketball! As always, a Super Bowl weekend spotlight on the key men's and women's games!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?<...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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11:17
February 1st, 2025 - Austin Carr
This week, Bob welcomes in the great Austin Carr! The College Basketball Hall of Famer and 1983 Naismith Player of the Year from Notre Dame relives his impressive Irish career and talks about the three-point explosion in today’s game! Bob runs ...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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9:09
January 23rd, 2025 - CBS Sports: Jon Rothstein
This week, the encyclopedia of college basketball, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports joins for his mid-season update! Bob starts us off with the key games this weekend in women's college basketball! WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?<...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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15:28
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