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A Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastJuly 4th, 2024 - NBA Draft and Naismith Winners with Fran FraschillaHappy 4th of July to all! This week on A Trophy Life, presented by Jersey Mike's, Bob Rathbun is joined by ESPN and Stadium basketball expert Fran Fraschilla! Bob and Fran discuss the three Naismith Trophy award winners from 2024 who heard their names called during the NBA Draft. Plus.. the news and notes from the week!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support! For more information about t...
2024-07-0520 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastNovember 5th, 2023 - CBS Sports Insider: Gary ParrishThe new season is here!Join Bob Rathbun and Gary Parrish as they discuss the new season and the passing of legendary coach and multiple Naismith Trophy award winner Bob Knight. Plus our Jersey Mikes News and Notes to open the show!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.
2023-11-0517 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastDecember 3rd, 2022 - The Human Highlight Film: Dominique WilkinsThe week, a stroll down memory lane—talking SEC basketball—with former UGA Basketball superstar and Hoop Hall inductee: Dominique Wilkins! Plus, big upsets and huge performances highlight our Jersey Mike’s news and notes with your host Bob Rathbun! WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/
2022-12-0409 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastNovember 23rd, 2022 - California Men's Head Coach Mark FoxHappy Thanksgiving! This week, California Men's Basketball Head Coach Mark Fox joins host Bob Rathbun after this week’s Jersey Mike's News and Notes!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/
2022-11-2412 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastNovember 18th, 2022 - Duke Legend: Mike GminskiThis week, one of the ACC’s all-time greats, Duke legend Mike Gminski joins us! Plus, the Jersey Mike's News and Notes for the week with your host Bob Rathbun!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/
2022-11-1916 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastNovember 6th, 2022 - Debbie Antonelli's Annual Women's Basketball Preview!This week, Debbie Antonelli from ESPN and CBS joins the podcast for her annual women’s basketball preview! Our Jersey Mike's Top 50 Watch-List for the ladies has been announced here. Plus, the weekly news and notes with host Bob Rathbun.WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/
2022-11-0617 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastOctober 28th, 2022 - Referee Legend: Bob DelaneyThis week, we salute officials with the announcement of our 2022 Naismith College Officials of the Year! Plus, a conversation with long-time referee Bob Delaney! Bob and host Bob Rathbun talk about his amazing career and his new book, Heroes Are Human. And don't miss out on our Jersey Mike's News and Notes!How to find Bob Delaney's book: Heroes are Human WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate...
2022-10-2819 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastOctober 21st, 2022 - University of Massachusetts Men's Head Coach: Frank MartinThis week, hear from the University of Massachusetts Head Coach Frank Martin as he takes over the Minutemen program! Plus our weekly Jersey Mike's News and Notes with host Bob Rathbun. WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/
2022-10-2115 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastOctober 15th, 2022 - CBS and ACC Broadcaster Dan BonnerThis week, Bob Rathbun checks in from the road with longtime CBS and ACC broadcaster Dan Bonner! Plus, the weekly Jersey Mike's News and Notes! WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/
2022-10-1517 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastOctober 1st, 2022 - Frank Kaminsky: 2015 Jersey Mike's Naismith Player of the YearAttention Wisconsin Badger fans! This week, hear from the 2015 Jersey Mike's Naismith Men’s player of the year: Frank Kaminsky with host Bob Rathbun! WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/
2022-10-0111 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastSeptember 23rd, 2022 - Q&A with Providence College Head Coach Ed CooleyThis week, we share the great Sunday night Q&A between host Bob Rathbun and Providence College Head Coach Ed Cooley plus the Jersey Mike's News and Notes!The event was our welcome dinner for the 2022 Jersey Mike's Celebrity Golf Classic, that was staged this past Monday at the Atlanta National Golf Club!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the...
2022-09-2428 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastSeptember 16th, 2022 - Bob Rathbun sets the stage for the Naismith Awards Invitational Celebrity Golf TournamentThis week, host Bob Rathbun sets the stage for the Naismith Awards Invitational Celebrity Golf Tournament. And the latest conference schedule releases highlighting our Jersey Mike's news and notes!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/
2022-09-1704 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastSeptember 2nd, 2022 - Marquette's Head Coach: Shaka SmartThis week, Coach Shaka Smart joins host Bob Rathbun to discuss the 22-23 Marquette Men's Basketball season and Shaka’s amazing coaching career! Plus the weekly Jersey Mike's News and Notes!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/
2022-09-0215 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastAugust 29th, 2022 - Texas Women's Basketball Head Coach: Vic SchaeferThis weekend, hear from Texas Women's Basketball Head Coach Vic Schaefer as the Longhorns ready for the new season! Plus, host Bob Rathbun brings the weekly Jersey Mike's News and Notes!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/
2022-08-2919 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastAugust 22nd, 2022 - Georgia State's New Men's Head Coach: Jonas HayesThe first of two podcasts this week features the new head coach of the Georgia State Men's Basketball and Atlanta-native Coach Jonas Hayes! Plus the week’s Jersey Mike's news and notes with host Bob Rathbun.WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/
2022-08-2317 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastAugust 5th, 2022 - Sitting down with the 2003 Werner Ladder Naismith Coach of the Year: Tubby Smith!This week, our guest is the 2003 Werner Ladder Naismith men’s national coach of the year, Tubby Smith! Plus the latest news and notes from around the world of college basketball with host Bob Rathbun.WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/
2022-08-0619 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastJuly 21st - Catching up with the President and COO of the Atlanta Dream: Morgan Shaw ParkerThis week, the President and COO of the Atlanta Dream, Morgan Shaw Parker is our guest! Host Bob Rathbun has the Jersey Mike's News and Notes of the Week!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/
2022-07-2114 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastJuly 13th - Conversation with the legendary Shane Battier!This week, our guest is Shane Battier -- He’s the only Jersey Mike's Naismith Men’s winner from both High School in 1997 and in college at Duke in 2001, NCAA Champion, and NBA champion! Plus, news and notes with host Bob Rathbun.WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/
2022-07-1316 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastJuly 7th - Re-Examining Conference Moves with ESPN's Fran FraschillaThis week, ESPN’s Fran Fraschilla joins us to talk about how the latest wave of college conference realignment effects college basketball. Plus, the pro debut of our Jersey Mike’s Naismith Boys Player of the Year from 2021, Chet Holmgren with host Bob Rathbun.WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://nais...
2022-07-0720 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastJuly 1st - USC and UCLA move to the Big 10! with guest Adam Finkelstein of 247sports.comWe have the latest on the stunning news of USC and UCLA moving to the Big Ten from Adam Finkelstein of 247sports.com and CBSSports.com. Adam has the implications for college hoops plus he looks at the Jersey Mike's 2023 high school stars with host Bob Rathbun.WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the...
2022-07-0121 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastJune 24th - Celebrating Title IX with Val AckermanThis week marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX! Val Ackerman, the Commissioner of the Big East and 2006 Naismith Outstanding Contributor to Women’s Basketball is our guest to celebrate this landmark event, and what it has meant for the growth of women’s basketball and women’s athletics! Plus, host Bob Rathbun recaps the Naismith Award winners and finalists who were selected in this week’s NBA Draft.WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your pod...
2022-06-2516 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastJune 16th - The Champion Speaks: Ochai Agbaji!This week, Jersey Mike’s Naismith Award finalist Ochai Agbaji of the national champion Kansas Jayhawks joins host Bob Rathbun. They discuss Kansas’ amazing tournament run and what it meant to be a Naismith finalist!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/This Episode's Sponsors...
2022-06-1707 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastJune 3rd - TCU's Head Coach: Jamie DixonThis week, join host Bob Rathbun and his guest, 2009 Werner Ladder Naismith Men’s National Coach of the Year Jamie Dixon! Plus, the weekly Jersey Mike’s news and notes!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/This Episode's SponsorsJersey Mike's
2022-06-0318 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastMay 18th - Naismith 2022 Defensive Player of the Year: Walker Kessler's Acceptance SpeechThis week, we salute Auburn's Walker Kessler, our 2022 Naismith men’s Defensive Player of the Year winner! Plus host Bob Rathbun with the weekly Jersey Mike's News and Notes from around college basketball! WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/This Episode's SponsorsJersey Mik...
2022-05-1806 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastMay 14th - Taking the next step with Collin GillespieThis week, Bob Rathbun interviews 2x All-America and 2x Big East Player of the Year Collin Gillespie on his remarkable career at Villanova University! WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE? Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support! For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web. http://naismithtrophy.com/This Episode's SponsorsJersey Mike's
2022-05-1409 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastMay 10th - 2022 Naismith Outstanding Contributor to Women's Basketball: Beth BassThis week, host Bob Rathbun salutes 1993 Werner Naismith women’s college COY Vivian Stringer on her retirement, plus we hear from our 2020 Naismith Outstanding Contributor to Women’s Basketball: Beth Bass during her acceptance speech on Final Four weekend! WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE? Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support! For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web. http://naismithtrophy.com/ This Episode's Sponsors Jers...
2022-05-1008 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastMay 7th - 2022 Naismith Outstanding Contributor to Women's Basketball: Beth BassThis week, host Bob Rathbun salutes 1993 Werner Naismith women’s college COY Vivian Stringer on her retirement, plus we hear from our 2020 Naismith Outstanding Contributor to Women’s Basketball: Beth Bass during her acceptance speech on Final Four weekend!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/This...
2022-05-0808 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastApril 29th, 2022 - Tamika Dudley | Jersey Mike’s Naismith Girls High School Coach of the YearThis week, we salute our 2022 Jersey Mike’s Naismith Girls High School Coach of the Year, Tamika Dudley from Sidwell Friends School in Washington, DC! Join Bob Rathbun for this week’s news and notes and a great interview!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/This...
2022-04-2918 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastApril 7th, 2022 - Werner Ladder Naismith 2022 Coach of the Year Ed CooleyThis week, we began our awards recaps as our Werner Ladder Naismith Men’s Coach of the Year Ed Cooley of Providence College joins host Bob Rathbun. We salute all of our men’s winners as well. Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe, the Jersey Mike’s Naismith Men's Player of the Year and Walker Kessler of Auburn our Naismith Defensive Player of the Year.WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your sup...
2022-04-0712 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastApril 1st, 2022 - Jersey Mike's Naismith 2001 Player of the Year: Ruth Riley HunterThis week, host Bob Rathbun honors our Women’s National Winners—Dawn Staley, our Werner Ladder Naismith Coach of the Year and her star player, Aliyah Boston, the Jersey Mike’s Naismith Player of the Year! Plus we catch up with our Jersey Mike's Naismith 2001 Women’s Naismith Player of the Year Ruth Riley Hunter of Notre Dame!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more informat...
2022-04-0118 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastMarch 24th, 2022 - Sweet 16 with Mike LoprestiWe are deep into tournament talk this week as host Bob Rathbun welcomes Mike Lopresti from NCAA.com to unpack all of the tournaments ups and downs. In addition they dive into what all of our Jersey Mike's Naismith Award finalists and Werner Ladder Naismith Coach of the Year finalists are up to as the Fan Vote gets underway!Vote for your pick at http://naismithfanvote.com! Voting closes on March 29th! WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts...
2022-03-2420 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastMarch 17th, 2022 - Mike DeCourcy: Bracket Madness!The NCAA Tournaments are here! A preview from Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News! Host Bob Rathbun also spotlights potential breakout players in both the men’s and women’s brackets!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/This Episode's SponsorsJersey Mike's
2022-03-1717 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastMarch 1st, 2022 - NC State Women's Head Coach: Wes MooreMarch is here! We kick off our big month with the ACC's Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year, Wes Moore of NC State! Host Bob Rathbun set the scene with our Jersey Mike's News and Notes plus what to watch this week!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.co...
2022-03-0218 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastFeb 25th, 2022 - Andy KatzThis week, an info-filled update on our Jersey Mike's and Werner Ladder Naismith Awards from Andy Katz! Join Andy and host Bob Rathbun and set your TV viewing schedule! As aways, News and Notes!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/This Episode's Sponsors
2022-02-2517 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastFeb 15th, 2022 - ESPN's Seth GreenbergThis week, the great Seth Greenberg from EPSN joins host Bob Rathbun to talk about the leading Jersey Mike's Player the Year and Werner Ladder Coach of the Year candidates. Plus, the latest hoop news!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/This Episode's Sponsors
2022-02-1517 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastFeb 9th, 2022 - Iowa Women's Basketball Head Coach: Lisa BluderThis week, Head Coach Lisa Bluder talks Iowa Women's Basketball and the amazing Caitlin Clark with host Bob Rathbun going into the Hawkeyes key Big 10 game with Minnesota Wednesday! As always, the latest Jersey Mikes News and Notes and What to Watch for the week! WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.h...
2022-02-0912 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastFeb 3rd, 2022 - Boise State Head Coach: Leon RiceThis week, the Naismith spotlight shines on the Mountain West Men’s basketball race! Bob Rathbun is joined by the head coach of the Boise State Broncos Head Coach Leon Rice heading into their key game at Wyoming tonight! Plus, the key games coming up in men’s and women’s basketball on the Jersey Mike's News and Notes! WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more inf...
2022-02-0314 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastJan 25th, 2022 - SEC Network Host and Analyst: Steffi SorensenThis week, host Bob Rathbun welcomes SEC Network host and analyst Steffi Sorensen to talk about all things women’s basketball! Plus, the latest Jersey Mike’s News and Notes sets the table for this week’s big games!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/This E...
2022-01-2616 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastJan 18th, 2022 - Auburn Head Coach: Bruce PearlThis week, the big game in college basketball is #12 Kentucky at #2 Auburn! The head coach of the Tigers Coach Bruce Pearl joins host Bob Rathbun to talk about his team and Jersey Mike's Naismith Award watch lister Jabari Smith! Plus, we have the latest news and notes from around the world of men’s and women’s college basketball!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more...
2022-01-1813 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastJan 11th, 2022 - ESPN's Carolyn PeckThis week, get the latest on SEC Basketball from ESPN’s Carolyn Peck plus host Bob Rathbun previews an exciting week of conference play across the country with our Jersey Mike's what to watch and news and notes!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/This Ep...
2022-01-1218 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastJan 6th, 2022 - Wake Forest Men's Head Coach: Steve ForbesThis week, our guest is the head coach of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons Steve Forbes! Plus, the latest Jersey Mike's News and Notes with host Bob Rathbun from the world of men’s and women’s college basketball!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/This...
2022-01-0621 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastHappy New Year with ESPN's Fran FraschillaThis week, get the latest on Saturday’s Big 12 showdown between Baylor and Iowa State from the man who will call the game on ESPN Fran Fraschilla!! Plus the Jersey Mike's news and notes with your host Bob Rathbun TV!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/...
2021-12-3022 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastLooking ahead at holiday games with Jon Crispin!Happy Holidays from everyone at the Naismith Award and Atlanta Tip Off Club! We're back this week with ESPN's Jon Crispin and Bob Rathbun for another episode covering all the important games in college basketball. Lots of news and upsets so stay tuned weekly for everything Naismith!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the...
2021-12-2221 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastWomen's NCAA Preview with the AP's Doug FeinbergThis week, join Bob Rathbun and get your 2021-22 women’s college basketball preview from Doug Feinberg of the Associated Press! Plus the Jersey Mike’s News and Notes!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/This Episode's SponsorsJersey Mike's
2021-10-2820 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastThe Field of 68 Host and Analyst: Terrence OglesbyThis week, Bob Rathbun is joined by Terrence Oglesby: the host of The Field of 68 and college analyst. WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/This Episode's SponsorsJersey Mike's
2021-10-2218 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastEmory University's Men's Head Coach: Jason ZimmermanThis week, join Bob Rathbun as he chats with Emory's Men’s Head basketball Coach Jason Zimmerman! Jason is a three-time winner of the Atlanta Tipoff Club’s Whack Hyder Men’s Georgia Collegiate Coach of the Year!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/This Episod...
2021-10-0119 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastSharife Cooper: The Newest ATL Hawk!This week, Bob Rathbun speak with our former Georgia Mr. Basketball, Sharife Cooper! The former McEachern High School product was recently drafted by his hometown Atlanta Hawks.Sharife talks about his amazing high school career, having his #2 retiredMay not be the best player in his familyGetting ready to play for his hometown pro teamWANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith T...
2021-08-0611 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastBob Rathbun and Dan Dakich at TBTBob is in Dayton, Ohio this week at calling the games with Dan Dakich and so naturally we needed to have him on the show to talk about all the big shakeups this week in college basketball! Along with our Jersey Mike's News and Notes at the top of the show, stay tuned for a great chat with Dan and Bob. WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show...
2021-07-3011 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastFormer University of Oklahoma Men's Head Coach: Lon KrugerThis week, recently retired University of Oklahoma men’s’ head coach Lon Kruger joins Bob Rathbun to talk about his incredible coaching career!On this week’s show Lon discusses:His coaching legacyCoaching 2016 Jersey Mike’s Men’s Naismith winner Buddy Hield and Trae Young at OklahomaPlaying for, coaching under, and succeeding Jack Hartman at Kansas StateSon Kevin, taking over as the head coach at UNLVWANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better...
2021-07-2316 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastThree-time Naismith Award Winner: Ralph SampsonThis week, three-time Jersey Mike's Naismith Player of the Year award winner in 1981, 82, and 83: Ralph Sampson joins Bob Rathbun on the anniversary of his dramatic shot that knocked the Lakers out of the 1986 playoffs! And much more on the NBA and college basketball!Ralph talks abut the current state of the NBA game, and the big man’s roll in itWhat’s ahead for college basketball with the transfer portal and NILHis latest non-profit financial project!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your...
2021-05-2021 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastInterview with Iowa's Luka Garza, Jersey Mike's 2021 Naismith Men's Player of the YearThis week our Jersey Mike's 2021 Naismith Mens player of the year Iowa's Luka Garza is our featured guest! His conversation with Bob Rathbun is here.Luka talks about what the Naismith means to him and his familyHis close relationship with his Dad, Frank, and his HC at Iowa, Fran McCafferyWANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith...
2021-04-0817 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastNaismith Award Announcements and the Phoenix Sun's Jevon CarterJOIN US THIS Saturday 1pm EST on CBS Sports Network for the Jersey Mike’s Naismith Women's and Men's Players of the Year Announcement!Our big weekend is here! Join Bob Rathbun for the latest on the 2021 Naismith Defensive Player Award winners, 2021 Werner Ladder Naismith Coaches of the Year, and a preview of the Final Fours!Plus, we’ll catch up with 2018 Naismith Defensive POY Jevon Carter!Tune in to CBS Sports Network Saturday 4/3 at 1 PM ET for the Jersey Mike’s Men’s and Women’s Naismith Player of Year Awards!Bob reveal...
2021-04-0210 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastSweet 16 Talk with Bob Rathbun and Texas Athletics' Chief of Staff and Chris PlonskyThis week, it’s the Sweet 16 for the men and the women in the NCAA Tournaments! Get the latest from Texas Athletics Chief of Staff and Exec. Sr. associate AD Chris Plonsky! Plus, Bob Rathbun reveals the Naismith defensive players of the year finalists and the Georgia college players and coaches of the year!Chris talks about her 33-year career at TexasPlaying thru the pandemicThe key games this weekend in out Citizen What-to-"watch"!The Jersey Mike's news and notes highlights our award winners and nominees!Have a favorite that you think deserves the award?
2021-03-2627 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastAward Finalists Announced and The Sporting News's Mike DeCourcyThis week’s the Naismith Trophy announced the finalists for the Jersey Mike’s Players of the Year and the Werner Ladder Coaches of the Year! Bob Rathbun welcomes The Sporting News' Mike DeCourcy back to the podcast to discuss all of the men’s finalists!Topics from the interview include:The Jersey Mike’s Naismith Award finalists for the men and womenThe Werner Ladder Naismith Coach of the Year finalistsMike DeCourcy breaks down the all of the men’s players and coaches to help you voteHave a favorite that you think deserves the award? Mak...
2021-03-1925 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastMarch Madness and Award Season with ESPN's Paul BiancardiJoin Bob Rathbun and ESPN’s Paul Biancardi as they discuss the Jersey Mike’s Naismith High School Players of the Year and All-America selections!Boys HS POY: Chet Holmgren, Minnesota (Minnehaha Academy)Girls HS POY: Raven Johnson, Georgia (Westlake HS)Plus the latest on the NCAA Tournaments! WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the w...
2021-03-1119 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastESPN's Joe Lunardi and Alabama Head Coach Nate OatsThis week, join us for great college basketball convo with Joe Lunardi of ESPN and Alabama Men's Head Coach Nate Oats with Bob Rathbun! Plus, the latest Jersey Mike’s News and Notes and the Citizen What-to-'Watch' schedule highlights!4 major announcements this week for jersey Mike’s Coach of the Year semifinalists and Werner Ladder Coach of the Year semifinalistsJoe Lunardi on his new book ‘Bracketology’ and how that started for himAlabama coach Nate Oats on the ultra-competitive Southeastern Conference. WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or whereve...
2021-03-0534 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy Podcast55 - Head Coach Rick Stansbury and Naismith Awards AnnouncmentsWestern Kentucky's Coach Rick Stansbury joins the show this week on A Trophy Life. As always, Bob Rathbun runs us through the news and games of the week including important announcements for the Naismith Outstanding Contributor Award and more!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/
2021-02-0418 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy Podcast54 - ESPN's Fran FraschillaThis week, ESPN's Fran Fraschilla joins Bob Rathbun for the latest insights into this crazy college basketball season! Get Fran’s take on the nation’s top Naismith Awards Defensive Player of the Year candidates and much more! Download and subscribe!Inside the interview..Fran’s take on the Naismith Awards Watch ListsHis take on Saturday’s Big 12-SEC Showdown game in Waco between Auburn and BaylorPlaying thru the pandemicWANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your p...
2021-01-2819 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy Podcast52 - Tennessee Volunteer's Head Coach Rick BarnesOur guest is the Tennessee Volunteer's head basketball coach, and 2019 Werner Ladder Naismith Coach of the Year, Rick Barnes! Join Bob Rathbun as they discuss the Vol's season, the two former Jersey Mike's Naismith winners he coached, Kevin Durant and TJ Ford, plus a lot more!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.
2021-01-1417 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy Podcast49 - ESPN's Jon CrispinThis week, Jon Crispin joins Bob Rathbun with his latest thoughts and opinions on the college season to date!Jon shares his thoughts about the surging Rutgers Scarlet Knights, what it was like broadcasting from Bubbleville, and the blessings of playing the game.WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the...
2020-12-2321 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy Podcast45 - College Hoop Returns!Celebrate the start of the new college season with host Bob Rathbun and guests Eric Musselman Head Coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks and ESPN's Women's Basketball analyst Debbie AntonelliIn this week's episode...Coach Musselman is reminded of his coaching past in dealing with the pandemicMusselman shares his thoughts on the season ahead for ArkansasDebbie Antonelli shares her must see women’s TV games this weekend.WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You...
2020-11-2518 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastEpisode 44 - ft. Rob DausterThis week, Bob Rathbun welcomes award-winning college hoops writer Rob Dauster to talk all things NCAA Basketball, and his new venture as founder of The Field of 68 Podcast. Rob comments on the NCAA relating the tournament to IndianaTop Jersey Mike’s Naismith Player of the Year candidatesA freshman poised to take the Big 12 and the country by stormWANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For...
2020-11-1821 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastEpisode 41 - ft. Nell FortnerThis week, Coach Nell Fortner joins Bob Rathbun on a Trophy Life! Nell talks about her amazing coaching career and guiding the USA Basketball Women’s team to the 2000 gold medal in Sydney. They also discuss: How her Georgia Tech Women’s team is approaching pre-season practice during the pandemic.What she learned from her work at ESPNLearning from great coaches and how her coaching philosophy has changed.WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps...
2020-10-2918 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastEpisode 40 - ft. Coach Greg McDermottThis week Bluejay Head Coach, Greg McDermott, joins Bob Rathbun as we get you ready for the upcoming college 20-21 season!Coach McDermott talks about getting his program restarted after the shutdown, stories of coaching his son, Doug, the 2014 Naismith national player of the year, what happened to Doug’s trophy and reliving last season’s dramatic end to a magical run.WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we...
2020-10-2124 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastEpisode 39 - ft. Mike EadesIntroducing our 2020 Naismith Men’s College Official of the Year, Mike Eades! Join Mike and host, Bob Rathbun, as they discuss Mike’s outstanding on-court career and what’s ahead for him this season.How he got his start in officiatingGetting the word he would be working his first Final FourHis new job with the Southeastern ConferenceWANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about...
2020-10-1428 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastEpisode 38 - ft. JoAn ScottThis week, join NCAA men’s basketball Managing Director JoAn Scott as she and Bob Rathbun talk about her remarkable sports marketing career and what’s ahead for the new season.How she landed her first job at USA BasketballWhat she learned in 17 years at NikeHow the NCAA is helping launch men’s basketball and the 2021 NCAA Tournament WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For m...
2020-10-0828 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastEpisode 34 - ft. Marques JohnsonThis week, Bob Rathbun chats with former UCLAMBB HOFer and Bucks legend Marques Johnson about the ’75 title and his ’77 Naismith Trophy! marquesjohnson8.comMarques' epic high school career at Dorsey and Crenshaw High SchoolsPlaying for UCLA and John WoodenCoach Wooden’s retirement and the Gene Bartow yearsWANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web...
2020-09-0935 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastEpisode 33 - In Memoriam: John Thompson Jr and Lute OlsonThis week, Bob Rathbun, John Feinstein, and Josh Pastner remember the lives and legacies of two basketball icon that passed in the last week: John Thompson, Jr., and Lute Olson.Bob Rathbun @BobRathbunTVJohn Feinstein @JFeinsteinBooksJosh Pastner @GTJoshPastnerWANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on itunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http...
2020-09-0310 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastEpisode 32 - ft. Fran McCafferyFran McCaffery, Head Basketball Coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes, joins A Trophy Life this week.. He is welcoming back Naismith Player of the Year candidate Luka Garza to his roster -- which means he and Bob get to dig into what makes Luka Garza so dominant, some great stories of Luka’s high school recruitment, and the latest on the start of the 20-21 college season.Bob Rathbun @BobRathbunTVDO YOU WANT YOUR QUESTION ANSWERED BY BOB?Shoot us a tweet @NaismithTrophy and your question could be answered on next we...
2020-08-2623 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastEpisode 31 - ft. Jack GivensThis week, Bob chats with Kentucky Men's Basketball legend Jack Givens, the 1978 Final Four Most Outstanding Player! Today's interview goes over:Winning Kentucky’s Mr. Basketball in high school, but missing out on a state titleDespite growing up in Lexington, not a guarantee that he would attend UKA meeting with Coach Rupp that Jack still remembersBob Rathbun @BobRathbunTVJack Givens @GoosegivensWANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on itunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we...
2020-08-1928 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastEpisode 30 - ft. Jeff GoodmanThis week, Stadium basketball analyst Jeff Goodman joins Bob to discuss how this week’s events will shape the coming basketball season. Jeff discusses how the Power 5 have reacted to the football postponements, how college basketball can get its season going, and his previews of the top teams in 20-21.Bob Rathbun @BobRathbunTVJeff Goodman @GoodmanhoopsDO YOU WANT YOUR QUESTION ANSWERED BY BOB?Shoot us a tweet @NaismithTrophy and your question could be answered on next week's episode!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit ou...
2020-08-1226 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastEpisode 29 - ft. Ann Meyers DrysdaleThis week, Bob chats with 2017 Naismith Outstanding Contributor Ann Meyers Drysdale! Now a VP with the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA, and color analyst for the Phoenix Suns, the Naismith Hall of Farmer talks about her life in basketball. Growing up in a competitive sports home and signing a contract with the Indiana Pacers are just a few of the stories she shares with us today.Bob Rathbun @BobRathbunTVAnn Meyers Drysdale @MeyersAnnDO YOU WANT YOUR QUESTION ANSWERED BY BOB?Shoot us a tweet @NaismithTrophy and your question could be...
2020-08-0528 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastEpisode 28 - ft. Dan DakichDan Dakich, former player, assistant coach, interim head coach for the Indiana University Hoosiers and former head coach at Bowling Green State University joins us this week on A Trophy Life! He and Bob dig into how college basketball coaches are working through the pandemic, a look ahead for college sports this fall, and the front runners for the 20-21 college basketball season!Bob Rathbun @BobRathbunTVDan Dakich @dandakichWANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on Itunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts...
2020-07-2925 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastEpisode 27 - ft. Paul BiancardiPaul Biancardi joins us on A Trophy Life this week! He updates us on all of the latest news on college sports restarting in addition to going over the new Georgia high school basketball rule changes. Paul also breaks some news on one of the latest college commits!Bob Rathbun @BobRathbunTVPaul Biancardi @PaulBiancardiDO YOU WANT YOUR QUESTION ANSWERED BY BOB?Shoot us a tweet @NaismithTrophy and your question could be answered on next week's episode!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on...
2020-07-2216 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastEpisode 26 - ft. Jay WrightAnother week, another episode of a Trophy Life! Bob's back home from Indiana, so we've got another great interview from the vault, this week featuring Villanova Head Coach and recipient of the 2006 and 2016 Werner Ladder Naismith Coach of the Year: Jay Wright! A great listen in on the night he received the award, and a great coach to learn from!Bob Rathbun @BobRathbunTVJay Wright @VUCoachJWrightDO YOU WANT YOUR QUESTION ANSWERED BY BOB?Shoot us a tweet @NaismithTrophy and your question could be answered on next week's episode!
2020-07-1528 minA Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastEpisode 25 - ft. Verne LundquistBob is in Indiana this week covering the The Basketball Tournament (TBT) on ESPN so we've got a special interview this week! In 2019, the Naismith Outstanding Contributor to Basketball was awarded to Verne Lundquist and he and Bob shared a great interview at our ceremony after receiving the award.Bob Rathbun @BobRathbunTVDO YOU WANT YOUR QUESTION ANSWERED BY BOB?Shoot us a tweet @NaismithTrophy and your question could be answered on next week's episode!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the...
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