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
337 episodes
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. <...
March 7th, 2026 - Voice of the Razorbacks: Chuck Barrett
This week, Bob chats with the voice of the Razorbacks: Chuck Barrett about their amazing freshman star, Darius Acuff, Jr.! And the weekly news and notes, presented by Jersey Mike's.WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rati...
February 27th, 2026 - Head Coach Josh Schertz
The head coach of the 23rd ranked Saint Louis Men's Basketball: Josh Schertz joins Bob to talk about the 25-3 Billikens! Plus, this weekend's key games, all presented by Jersey Mike's! WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Lea...
February 20th, 2026 - Voice of the Blue Devils: David Shumate
To preview the heavyweight matchup between Duke and Michigan in DC, Duke voice David Shumate joins Bob on this week’s podcast, presented by Jersey Mike's.Bob also has a rundown of the other key games this weekend!WANT TO SUPPOR...
February 13th, 2026 - ESPN's Terrence Oglesby
Welcome to this week's podcast! Bob chats with ESPN's Terrence Oglesby about the ACC year-to-date and who he likes for our major Jersey Mike's and Werner Ladder awards! Plus, we've announced the winners of our 2026 Jersey Mike's Nai...
February 7th, 2026 - Voice of the Aggies: Andrew Monaco
Big games abound this weekend, and none bigger than the first place showdown in the SEC with Florida traveling to Texas A&M! The Voice of the Aggies: Andrew Monaco joins Bob to preview the matchup. Plus, a rundown of the nation's big matchu...
January 31st, 2026 - Fox Sport's Madison Hock
This week, Madison Hock of FOX Sports and FS1 joins Bob to preview this weekend's Big 12 WBB showdown between TCU and Texas Tech! Plus, the weekly news and notes presented by Jersey Mike'sWANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave...
January 23rd, 2026 - Voice of Vanderbilt WBB: Jake Lyman
The Voice of Vanderbilt women's basketball, Jake Lyman, joins Bob to discuss Sunday's big matchup in Columbia as unbeaten Vandy squares off with South Carolina! Plus, we'll highlight the weekend's top men's games, presented by Jerse...