Episode 3 - "Referee Retrospective: Kelly Pfeifer's Journey from South Dakota to NCAA Officiating"

College Basketball has tipped off! In this episode of the State of Hoops Podcast, hosts Todd Schlekeway and Nate Malchow sit down with NCAA Division I basketball official Kelly Pfeifer. They explore Kelly's roots in South Dakota, his path to becoming a top-tier referee, and the challenges and rewards of officiating at the highest levels.Kelly shares insights into the preparation and mindset required for the job, the impact of social media on officiating, and the importance of mentoring the next generation of officials. Tune in for an engaging conversation that highlights the dedication and passion behind the whistle.As always, the episode closes with the Bleacher Preachers fan engagement segment, Show-Out Shout-Outs, and big thanks to our sponsors who keep the game going.The State of Hoops Podcast Season 1 Sponsors include the ⁠South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame⁠, ⁠Tiefenthaler Homes with Hegg Real Estate,⁠ ⁠Park Bench Apparel,⁠ ⁠Charles Schwab – Sioux Falls (Lonnie Struckman and Zach Hanson Financial Consultants),⁠ and ⁠Insight.⁠ Basketball fans in the state are encouraged to interact with the podcast hosts via e-mail at [email protected] and follow, like, subscribe, and engage with the State of Hoops Podcast on the following social media platforms: *YouTube Channel:@StateofHoopsPodcast *Instagram: @state_of_hoops_podcast *X: @StateofHoopsPod