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.
A Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy Podcast
Latest Episodes
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 ...