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This week, we welcome our 2025 Werner Ladder Naismith Women's College Coach of the Year: Coach Cori Close! Plus, Bob with a newsy note on tournament expansion! 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.
This week, a look back at the 1987 Jersey Mike's Naismith Men's Player of the Year: David Robinson on this Memorial Day weekend 2025. Plus, Bob with a special podcast tribute.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.
The 2025 WNBA season started this weekend, and with that in mind, we welcome author Howard Megdal to talk about his new book: Becoming Caitlin Clark, available from Triumph Books on June 17th! A great conversation about our 2024 Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy Women's College Player of the Year! Plus, this week'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.
This week, we conclude our review of our Naismith Trophy awards program from San Antonio! Our MC Fran Fraschilla announces our 2025 Werner Ladder Naismith Men's Coach of the Year and our 2025 Naismith Men's Defensive Player of the Year Presented by MOLECULE.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.
This week, we continue our look-back at our fabulous awards ceremony in Tampa at the Women's Final Four! We got back to the podium and host Debbie Antonelli for the announcement of the Werner Ladder Naismith Coach of the Year and the Jersey Mike's Naismith 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 support! For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.
This week, we salute our Georgia college player and coach award winners! The Georgia Tech Women's Basketball program swept the women's awards, with Kara Dunn winning Player of the Year and Nell Fortner Coach of the Year! Nell joins Bob to discuss the Jackets season and Dunn's fantastic campaign!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.
What does it take to host a Final Four? Find out from the NCAA VP for Men's Basketball, JoAn Scott, as she joins Bob! Our weekly news and notes as the mid-majors take center stage! Plus, follow us for this week's semifinalist announcements!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.
This week on A Trophy Life, Bob welcomes in Vanderbilt's head coach Shea Ralph to talk about her amazing career and Vandy women's hoops! Plus, our news and notes highlights a fantastic weekend ahead with key games in the SEC driving an amazing slate! 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.
This week, Bob welcomes in the great Austin Carr! The College Basketball Hall of Famer and 1983 Naismith Player of the Year from Notre Dame relives his impressive Irish career and talks about the three-point explosion in today's game! Bob runs down the key Saturday games in our 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.
This week, the encyclopedia of college basketball, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports joins for his mid-season update! Bob starts us off with the key games this weekend in 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.
Check out the 24-25 Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy Boys and Girls Mid-Season teams! Online at naismithtrophy.com and our social channels! Then, join Bob and Coach Sharman White to discuss the great players and teams in high school hoop! 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.
This week, Autumn Johnson joins Bob for the latest on our top Naismith Awards teams and players in women's basketball! Plus, Bob highlights key Saturday matchups!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.
Happy New Year! The conference seasons begin in earnest this week! John Fanta from CBB on FOX and The Field of 68 joins Bob to breakdown the men's pecking order! And our news and notes highlights some of the weekends top 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.
We ring in the New Year with a visit from the legendary Voice of the Maryland Terrapins, Johnny Holliday! A fun conversation that highlights Johnny's amazing career that has spanned over 50 years in DC alone! A big weekend ahead that Bob chronicles in the weekly 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.
The new college basketball season is off to a glorious start! News and notes from the first few days, a look ahead to the weekend, and a great conversation with Jamie Shaw of On3 Recruits with 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.
The new season is here! Joining us this week is college basketball analyst Terrence Oglesby! He shares his insights on the five media days he covered in preparation of the season! Great insights! Bob also has this week'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.
This week, former Memphis and Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner joins host Bob, as we gear up for the 24-25 season! Plus, Atlanta is awarded the 2031 Men's Final Four. That and more in our 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.
This week, veteran Indianapolis sportswriter Bob Kravitz drops by to salute our 2024 Jersey Mikes Naismith Trophy women's winner Caitlyn Clark and her phenomenal first year in the WNBA. And the other Bob starts us off with the week's news and notes! You can read Bob Kravitz at www.bobkravitz.com 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.
This week, new University of Southern California Men's basketball coach Eric Musselman stops by to talk about USC basketball and his excitement about taking over the program! Bob Rathbun provides the weekly news and notes that include a record crowd in Boston and the Maui Invitational matchups! 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.
This week, USBWA Hall of Famer David Teel stops by to chat about the new college season with all of its conference realignment starting with the new school year. Bob Rathbun starts us off with news and notes about former Furman Men's Basketball great Frank Selvy, who passed earlier in 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.
This on A Trophy Life, our guest is Clemson Men's Head Coach: Brad Brownell. He and Bob Rathbun talk about the Tigers' amazing run in the 2024 NCAA Tournament and what's ahead for 24-25! Plus, the weekly 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.
This week on the podcast, Bob Rathbun welcomes our 2024 Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy Girl's High School Player of the Year: Sarah Strong. She talks about some of her takeaways from the year and her goals moving forward into college.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.
In this edition of A Trophyy Life, Iowa State Head Coach T.J. Otzelberger joins host Bob Rathbun! T.J. was a Werner Ladder Naismith Trophy Men's college coach of the year finalist in 2024! Plus, the weekly 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.
Happy 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 the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.
This week, we welcome our 2024 Jersey Mike's Naismith Girl's High School Coach of the Year, Sue Phillips from Archbishop Mitty High School! Bob recaps our award winners who were selected in the NBA Draft's first round, plus our weekly 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.
This week on A Trophy Life presented by Jersey Mike's, Bob Rathbun welcomes author Ben Kaplan and his new book 'Pipeline to the Pros: How D3, Small-College Nobodies Rose to Rule the NBA'! Plus don't miss our weekly News and Notes at the top of 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.
This week, Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman joins Bob Rathbun for a fun discussion about all things basketball and her amazing career! We also honor the life and legacy of hoops icon Jerry West. It's all here on A Trophy Life, presented by Jersey Mike's.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.
The Atlanta Tipoff Club and the Naismith Awards mourn the passing of basketball legend Bill Walton.This week, we dedicate our podcast to the life and legacy of our dear friend, who passed away on May 27th. We celebrate Bill's incredible spirit with this podcast, with archived comments from his work for us over the years. Rest in Peace.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.
Please enjoy a safe Memorial Day weekend! ESPN College Basketball Analyst and the longtime successful Final Four head coach Tom Crean joins the podcast! Plus, this week's Jersey Mike's News and Notes with 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.
The uncertain times in college basketball is the top of discussion with USA Today's Sports national columnist Dan Wolken with Bob Rathbun.Plus, the weekly Jersey Mike's News and Notes featuring a former Werner Ladder Women's 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.
This week, USC Women's Head Coach Lindsay Gottlieb joins Bob Rathbun as we salute our national award nominees! Lindsay was a finalist for the Werner Ladder Naismith Awards women's college coach of the year in 2024, leading USC to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament! 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.
This week, our guest is the 2024 Werner Ladder Naismith Trophy Men's College Coach of the Year: Dan Hurley of the NCAA champions! And as always Bob starts us off with the Jersye 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.
On the latest episode of Mocs on the Mic, host Chris Goforth talks with women's basketball head coach Deandra Schirmer. She is the eighth head coach in UTC women's basketball 50-year history. Schirmer found success at Valdosta State with an impressive 114-31 record in five years. She helped VSU punch its ticket into each of the last four NCAA Division II Tournaments with her team making an Elite Eight run in 2022. A native of Holton, Kan., Schirmer split her collegiate career between USC Aiken and Cloud County Community College. She was a prep standout in a multitude of sports including all-state in both basketball and volleyball. Schirmer was named a Naismith Award winner for her various athletic endeavors all throughout high school. Follow Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs! Click to subscribe to get notified when each episode drops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week, we celebrate Selection Sunday and the excitement of the NCAA Tournaments for the men and the women! In this edition, the esteemed sportingnews.com college basketball writer Mike DeCourcy joins Bob to discuss the season's top players and coaches. 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.
In this edition, the Naismith Trophy is proud to announce our 2024 Jersey Mike's High School Player and Coach of the Year award winners! Join Bob as he reveals the boys and girls winners and chats with Coach Kevin Boyle of Montverde Academy!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.
This week, Bob chops it up with former Duke star, broadcaster Alaa Abdelnaby! Plus, the weekend's key games 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 information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.
This week, WSU Men's Head Coach Kyle Smith joins Bob Rathbun as the Cougars have entered the Top 25 for the first time since 07-08! 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.
This week, Notre Dame Women's Basketball star Hannah Hidalgo joins Bob Rathbun to talk ACC Women's Basketball and more! Plus, we've released our Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy men's and women's College Player of the Year Midseason teams! Check them out on Twitter, Instagram, and our website: naimsithtrophy.comWANT 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.
This week, Bob chats with Hall of Fame play-by-play man Mike Gorman! If you are a fan of Big East men's basketball, you won't want to miss this! Plus, we salute 8x Werner Ladder Naismith Women's College Coach of the Year Geno Auriemma on win number 1200 in 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/
This week we feature the red-hot Richmond Spiders, as host Bob Rathbun chats with head coach Chris Mooney! Plus, this week's Jersey Mike's News and Notes spotlights the amazing Caitlin Clark! 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 week, ESPN's Fran Fraschilla joins the podcast for a mid-season look at the powerful Big 12 race. Plus, Bob updates us on another big week in college hoops in the Jersey Mike's news and notes segment! 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/
In this edition, Bob Rathbun is joined by Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy Watchlist star: (@Igetbuckets_35) Armando Bacot of UNC! The Tar Heels have won six straight and are ranked fourth in the nation! 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 week, the Voice of the Houston Cougars: Jeremy Branham joins host Bob Rathbun to talk about life on the road in the Big 12 Conference and the HOFer: Elvin Hayes! 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/
In this edition, host Bob Rathbun chats with BYU Men's Head Coach Mark Pope about the Cougars season and the move to the Big 12! On our Jersey Mike's News and Notes, a look at the remaining unbeaten teams in 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/
Happy New Year! With conference play looming in the days ahead, Bob welcomes in TV analyst Terrence Oglesby to talk about the conference races! Plus, the weekly Jersey Mike's News and Notes highlight key games this 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/
Merry Christmas from the Naismith Awards! This week, recently retired Coastal Carolina head coach, the great Cliff Ellis joins Bob for a special state of the game interview. Plus, Cliff recalls great stories from his memorable career!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 week, Philadelphia hoops legend and Head Coach Fran Dunphy joins the podcast! Plus Bob runs down a great slate of weekend games on our Jersey Mikes 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 weekend, our annual Atlanta Hawks Naismith Award Holiday Classic features ten outstanding high school programs in Georgia! Jon Babul from the Naismith board joins us to discuss! Plus, the weekly Jersey Mike's News and Notes with 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/
This week, Bob welcomes in one of UNC Basketball's all-time greats: Brad Daugherty! Plus, a recap from a crazy week in college hoops and a look-ahead in 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/
This week, ESPN/ABC college basketball analyst and Naismith Trophy contributor and WBB Hall of Famer: Debbie Antonelli joins the podcast! Bob starts us off with a holiday recap with 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/