EPISODE · Dec 16, 2025 · 1H 13M
OBP54: UNLV's Josh Pastner on coaching dreams, Lute, Cal and staying ahead of the posse
from Off the Beaten Path Hoops · host Dan Searl
Josh Pastner, the all-time leading rebounder at Arizona, shares his stories and lessons from a coaching journey shaped by legendary mentors and high-pressure jobs. He reflects on learning under Lute Olson ("one of the greatest clinicians and practice coaches in sports history"), what it was like stepping in at Memphis at just 31 years old after John Calipari’s historic run, and the intensity of leading a program where basketball defines the city. Pastner also talks Georgia Tech, including winning an ACC Championship and the iconic face shield that became part of One Shining Moment. From coaching philosophy to adaptability and leadership, this episode offers insight into the experiences that shaped Pastner and led him to UNLV.
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Josh Pastner, the all-time leading rebounder at Arizona, shares his stories and lessons from a coaching journey shaped by legendary mentors and high-pressure jobs. He reflects on learning under Lute Olson ("one of the greatest clinicians and practice coaches in sports history"), what it was like stepping in at Memphis at just 31 years old after John Calipari’s historic run, and the intensity of leading a program where basketball defines the city. Pastner also talks Georgia Tech, including winning an ACC Championship and the iconic face shield that became part of One Shining Moment. From coaching philosophy to adaptability and leadership, this episode offers insight into the experiences that shaped Pastner and led him to UNLV.
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OBP54: UNLV's Josh Pastner on coaching dreams, Lute, Cal and staying ahead of the posse
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