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
344 episodes
August 29th, 2026 - Coach Matt McCall
This week, Coach Matt McCall joins Bob to talk about the current landscape in college athletics! You can hear the former Chattanooga and Umass head coach on SMX College Sports and The Field of 68 network! WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY...
August 23rd, 2026 - Coach Larry Shyatt
This week, former Clemson and Wyoming head coach Larry Shyatt drops by to chat with Bob about his world-famous coach's clinic and all the hot topics in college hoops! Presented by Jersey Mike's!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?
August 15th, 2026 - USBWA Hall of Famer Wendy Parker
This week, Bob is joined by USBWA Hall of Famer Wendy Parker! She talks about her illustrious sportswriting career that included 18 years with the AJC. Presented by Jersey Mike's!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating...
August 9th, 2026 - Looking ahead at the season with Zach Osterman
This week, Bob reveals the 12 chosen for Team USA for the FIBA World Cup in September, a list that includes six former Jersey Mike's Naismith Awards Women's College Player of the Year winners! Later, Bob will be joined by Zach Osterman of the I...
July 31st, 2026 - Winningest Coach in Notre Dame MBB history: Coach Mike Brey
This week, host @bobrathbunTV welcomes the winningest coach in Notre Dame history: Coach Mike Brey! They talk about summer college hoops and more! Presented by Jersey Mike'sWANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and r...
July 25th 2026 - The Elam Ending with Dr. Nick Elam
Could the Elam Ending ever become a part of college basketball? Bob discusses the idea with Elam Ending creator Dr. Nick Elam! Presented by Jersey Mike's! Check out Dr. Elam's podcast here at:
July 18th, 2026 - Kentucky's All-America: Clara Strack
This week, Bob catches up with Kentucky's All-America Clara Strack! The Buffalo native will be all over our Jersey Mike's Watch Lists in just a few months!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, S...
July 12th, 2026 - ESPN.com's National Recruiting Director: Paul Biancardi
This week, ESPN.com's National Recruiting Director and Naismith Awards voting member, Paul Biancardi, joins Bob from Las Vegas, where Paul shares breaking news concerning Marcus Spears, Jr.~Presented by Jersey Mike's~WANT TO SU...
July 4th, 2026 - Houston Cougar and Atlanta Hawk: Kingston Flemings
The basketball season switches gears into Summertime mode! We check in with former Houston Cougar freshman sensation Kingston Flemings! He chats with Bob about his game, his family, and what life was like as a Cougar! Plus, the week's new...
June 28th, 2026 - Honoring the late Kenny Klein with Jeff Goodman
This week, a tribute to the late Kenny Klein with Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68, after Bob salutes our Jersey Mike's Naismith Award winners and finalists chosen in this week's NBA Draft. WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?
June 19th, 2026 - Coach Tom Crean and the NBA Draft
With the NBA Draft approaching next week, Coach and hoop analyst Tom Crean joins us to discuss the draft, the discovery of OG Anunoby in Suwanee, GA, and much more with Bob! Presented by Jersey Mike's! Listen to Tom this week and next on Sirius...
June 13th, 2026 - HoopsHQ's: Luke DeCock
This week, insights on the college hoop scene, and Notre Dame Men's Basketball, from Luke DeCock lukedecock.bsky.social of HoopsHQ! He joins Bob for a great discussion on the college game. Presented ...
June 6th, 2026 - Head Coach Fred Hoiberg
This week, head coach Fred Hoiberg joins Bob to look back on the most incredible hoop season in Nebraska history! Plus, the weekly news and notes, presented by Jersey Mike's. WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a ratin...
June 1st, 2026 - Emory Head Coach Jason Zimmerman
Last season, the Emory University Eagles made a legendary run to the NCAA Division 3 National Championship game, which came down to the final second! Our 2026 Whack Hyder Georgia men's coach of the year, Jason Zimmerman, talks about it with Bob...
May 24th, 2026 - Christy Winters Scott
This week, more NCAA Tournament discussion with the great Christy Winters Scott! Bob starts us off with a news note from the week, all presented by Jersey Mike's!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iT...
May 17th, 2026 - NCAA Tournament Expansion with Mike DeCourcy
This week, award-winning basketball writer Mike DeCourcy joins Bob to discuss the expansion of the NCAA tournament field and today’s media landscape! Presented by Jersey Mike'sWANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating an...
May 8th, 2026 - 2026 Jersey Mike's Naismith Girls' High School Coach of the Year: Aundre Cummings
The NCAA Tournaments are expanding!Bob leads off this week's show with that blockbuster! Later, he chats with our 2026 Jersey Mike's Naismith Awards Girls High School Coach of the Year: Aundre Cummings from Ontario Christian School in On...
May 3rd, 2026 - 2026 Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy Meen's Winner Acceptance Speech
This week, we salute our 2026 Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy men's winner, Duke freshman sensation, Cameron Boozer! Back to Indianapolis we go, presented by Jersey Mike'sWANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and revie...
April 26th, 2026 - Women's Defensive Player of the Year Award Presented by MOLECULE with Debbie Antonelli
This week, we shine our spotlight on the 2026 Naismith Awards Women's Defensive Player of the Year Presented by MOLECULE—Notre Dame great Hannah Hidalgo! A Trophy Life is presented by Jersey Mike's. WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?...
April 18th, 2026 - 2026 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year: Presented by MOLECULE
This week, it's back to the podium in Indianapolis to meet our 2026 Naismith Awards Men's Defensive Player of the Year Presented by MOLECULE: Florida's Rueben Chinyelu!Our weekly podcast is presented by Jersey Mike's.WANT TO SU...
April 12th, 2026 - Announcement of the 2026 Werner Ladder Naismith Men's Coach of the Year
This week, we start the recaps of our fabulous Naismith Award presentations from Phoenix and Indianapolis! In this edition, the announcement of the 2026 Werner Ladder Naismith Men's Coach of the Year to Arizona MBB Head Coach: Tommy Lloyd. Our ...
April 4th, 2026 - 2026 Women's Naismith Award Winners
This week, we’re off to Phoenix and the Women’s Final Four where we announced UConn’s Sarah Strong as the 2026 Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy winner; Vanderbilt’s Shea Ralph the Werner Ladder Women’s Coach of the Year; and Notre Dame’s Hannah Hi...
March 30th, 2026 - Jersey Mike's Naismith Boys HS Coach of the Year: Glenn Farello
Our big week is here! Stay locked and loaded to all of the Naismith Awards social channels for the latest announcements of the most prestigious awards in College Basketball! This week, Bob chats with our 2026 Jersey Mike's Naismith ...
March 23rd, 2026 - 2026 Naismith Outstanding Contributor: Tara VanDerveer
This week, our 2026 Naismith Awards Outstanding Contributor to Basketball winner, Tara VanDerveer joins Bob for a look back at her amazing career. Plus, a recap of the March Madness first week! All presented by Jersey Mike's WANT...
March 14th, 2026 - Head Coach Jeff Walz
Get ready for the NCAA Tournaments and our Naismith Trophy announcements in the coming days! This week, Louisville WBB Head Coach Jeff Walz joins Bob as the Cardinals begin their bid for another Final Four! Presented byJersey Mike's. <...