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 • 295 episodes
A Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy Podcast
Latest Episodes
September 19th, 2025 - FSU Head Coach Brooke Wyckoff
The 2026 ACC Women's Basketball Tournament is headed to Duluth, GA, and we spoke with FSU head coach Brooke Wyckoff about that and her team for this season! Plus, our Silent Action to support the Naismith Awards is now open through ...
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Season 5
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Episode 45
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6:53
September 12th, 2025 - 1997 Women's Official of the Year: Dee Kantner
This week, we salute our 2025 Naismith College Officials of the Year! Bryan Kersey is the men’s recipient while the late Rachelle Jones is our women’s award winner. Our 1997 women’s award winner, the great Dee Kantner, joins Bob to honor the me...
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Season 5
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Episode 44
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11:32
September 7th, 2025 - Georgia Tech's Legendary Coach: Bobby Cremins
The passing of Hall of Fame coach George Raveling headlines our news of the week. Georgia Tech’s legendary coach, Bobby Cremins, joins Bob to talk about George and tales from the ACC. Presented by Jersey Mike'sWANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY...
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Season 5
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Episode 43
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16:59
August 30th, 2025 - Two-Time Women's College Player of the Year: Brittney Griner
Happy Labor Day! This week, we hear from two-time Jersey Mike's Naismith Women's College Player of the Year Brittney Griner! Bob leads us off with the weekly news and notes! WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating...
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Season 5
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Episode 42
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4:27
August 23rd, 2025 - Head Coach of the Arizona Wildcats: Tommy Lloyd
This week, we are excited to welcome the Head Coach of the Arizona Wildcats, Tommy Lloyd, to the podcast presented by Jersey Mike's! Bob starts us off with our news and notes, and a spectacular performance from a former Naismith Tro...
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Season 5
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Episode 41
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14:38