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.
Podcasting since 2020 • 284 episodes
A Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy Podcast
Latest Episodes
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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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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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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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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