A Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy Podcast

Send us Fan MailThis 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 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.

Send us Fan MailThis 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 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.

Send us Fan MailThe 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 Ontario, CA! 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.

Send us Fan MailThis 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 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.

Send us Fan MailThis 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?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.

Send us Fan MailThis 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 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.

Send us Fan MailThis 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 podcast is 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.

Send us Fan MailThis 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 Hidalgo the 2026 Naismith Women’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.

Send us Fan MailOur 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 Boys’ High School Coach of the Year: Glenn Farello of Saint Paul VI Catholic High School in Chantilly, VA!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.

Send us Fan MailThis 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 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.

Send us Fan MailGet 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. 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.

Send us Fan MailThis 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 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.

Send us Fan MailThe 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?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.

Send us Fan MailTo 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 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.

Send us Fan MailWelcome 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 Naismith High School Basketball Courage Awards! Check out the story on our website www.naismithawards.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.

Send us Fan MailBig 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 matchups, 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.

Send us Fan MailThis 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 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.

Send us Fan MailThe 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 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.

Send us Fan MailThis week, Bob is joined by former Georgia Tech star Brian Oliver of Lethal Weapon 3 fame! Plus a look ahead to Saturday's key men’s games. 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.

Send us Fan MailThe beloved Voice of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Paul Keels, is our guest, talking Ohio State Hoops (and maybe a little football). Bob gets us started with a recap of some of the week's best performances and crazy comebacks! 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.

Send us Fan MailThis week, the Voice of the Tar Heels, Jones Angell joins Bob to talk Carolina and ACC hoops for 2026! Plus, Bob has the rundown on the weekend’s key matchups! 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.

Send us Fan MailHappy New Year! We close out the pod for 2025 with a conversation with St. John's Hall of Famer Bill Wennington! Presented by Jersey Mike's. Conference play begins next 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.

Send us Fan MailThis week, UCLA WBB star Lauren Betts joins Bob to talk about her winning the 2025 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award, presented by MOLECULE! Bob highlights the key games for the men and women on our news and notes feature, 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.

Send us Fan MailThis week, Chattanooga Mocs head coach Dan Earl joins Bob to preview Saturday’s game against Auburn in the Holiday Hoopsgiving in Atlanta (UGA faces Cincinnati in the first game) Plus, a look ahead to Saturday’s Hawks Naismith Holiday Classic at Norcross! 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.

Send us Fan MailThis week, join Bob as he previews a blockbuster first-weekend-in-December slate and welcomes the Voice of the Florida Gators Sean Kelley to recap that incredible Duke-UF game from midweek! Presented by Jersey Mike'sWANT 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.

Send us Fan MailHappy Thanksgiving! A complete Feast Week recap with Hall of Famer Debbie Antonelli and Bob, 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.

Send us Fan MailRemember when Butler made those back-to-back runs to the National Championship? The point guard of those great Bulldog teams, Ronald Nored, joins Bob this week. Plus, a recap of some of the week's amazing finishes! 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.

Send us Fan MailThis week, what was it like to be Rick Pitino’s point guard, back when it all began? Find out from Glenn Consor who joins Bob this week on the podcst! He gets us started with the latest news and notes, 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.

Send us Fan MailThe new college basketball season is underway! This week, Zach Osterman of the Indy Star joins Bob to talk about the Hoosiers and the Big Ten! Bob starts us off with the first week's News and Notes! 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.

Send us Fan MailIt's time to celebrate! This is our 300th episode of A Trophy Life! And who better to join than the President of the Naismith Awards and the Atlanta Tipoff Club: Eric Oberman! He joins Bob this week, 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.

Send us Fan MailThis week, USC women's basketball head coach Lindsay Gottlieb is Bob Rathbun's guest! Plus, the weekly news and notes as college basketball draws ever closer! Presented by Jersey Mike'sWANT 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.

Send us Fan MailA Trophy Life welcomes Terrences Oglesby back to the show this week to go over who he is keeping an eye on as the preseason games get underway! We've got that whole conversation and more!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.

Send us Fan MailThis week, we feature the 2025 Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy Boys National High School Player of the Year, current freshman Darryn Peterson! Plus Bob with the 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.

Send us Fan MailThanks to everyone who participated in our 14th annual Naismith Awards Invitational Celebrity Golf Tournament presented by Jersey Mike’s!Our biggest fundraiser was a huge success! This week, Bob sits down with our featured speaker, Texas women's basketball head coach Vic Schaefer as they discuss all things hoop! The Q&A was the centerpiece of our Sunday night welcome dinner. 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.

Send us Fan MailThis week, the latest on the coaching change at Auburn with auburnundercover.com's Jason Caldwell! Plus, the week's news and notes, with Bob Rathbun, 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. 

Send us Fan MailThe 2026 ACC Women's Basketball Tournament is headed to Duluth, GA, and we spoke with FSU head coach Brooke Wyckoff about that and her team for this season! Plus, our Silent Action to support the Naismith Awards is now open through 8 pm on Sunday, September 21st, 2025. Click on this link to bid!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.

Send us Fan MailThis week, we salute our 2025 Naismith College Officials of the Year! Bryan Kersey is the men’s recipient while the late Rachelle Jones is our women’s award winner. Our 1997 women’s award winner, the great Dee Kantner, joins Bob to honor the memory of Rachelle! 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.

Send us Fan MailThe passing of Hall of Fame coach George Raveling headlines our news of the week. Georgia Tech’s legendary coach, Bobby Cremins, joins Bob to talk about George and tales from the ACC. Presented by Jersey Mike'sWANT 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.

Send us Fan MailHappy Labor Day! This week, we hear from two-time Jersey Mike's Naismith Women's College Player of the Year Brittney Griner! Bob leads us off with 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.

Send us Fan MailThis week, we are excited to welcome the Head Coach of the Arizona Wildcats, Tommy Lloyd, to the podcast presented by Jersey Mike's! Bob starts us off with our news and notes, and a spectacular performance from a former Naismith Trophy winner, Paige Bueckers! 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.

Send us Fan MailThis week, a visit with ESPN college basketball analyst Terrence Oglesby! He and Bob start discussing Will Wade's immediate impact on NC State and much more! 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.

Send us Fan MailThis week, the latest on Caitlin Clark, Juju Watkins and more from Debbie Antonelli with Bob Rathbun, 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.

Send us Fan MailThis week, join Bob as he welcomes from Fox Sports and FS1 Nick Bahe! Nick is our newest Naismith Awards National Selector, and they discuss Nick's story and get ready for the new season! 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.

Send us Fan MailThis week, Fox Sports college basketball analyst Matt Muehlebach joins Bob to talk Arizona Men's Basketball and all things college 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.

Send us Fan MailThis week, we catch up with Eric Devendorf, talking about his Syracuse career, his ED23 Foundation, and his involvement in The Basketball Tournament with Bob: 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.

Send us Fan MailThe basketball world is spinning fast, and we have you covered this week with ESPN's Recruiting Director Paul Biancardi! You won't want to miss this one—Paul tells us who has impressed so far during the summer evaluation period! Bob has the week's news and notes, all 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.

Send us Fan MailThis week, Bob with news on 2025 Jersey Mike's Naismith Women's  Player of the Year JuJu Watkins of USC. Later, a conversation with Jersey Mike's CMO, Rich Hope! Happy 4th of July! 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.

Send us Fan MailThis week, we salute our Naismith NBA draftees! Then, Bob chats officiating with the ACC coordinator of men's officiating, Bryan Kersey! 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.

Send us Fan MailSummer is here, and that means we are one season closer to a new season of college hoops! This week, Bob highlights the key matchups for the ACC/SEC challenge for both the men and the women. Later, he welcomes Kevin Blossom, SVP and GM, Retail of MOLECULE to talk about the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year, presented by Molecule, and the benefits of sports sponsorships.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.

Send us Fan MailThis week, Bob chats with our 2025 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year, presented by MOLECULE --Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner! He's one of the Creighton's and Big East's all-time greats! 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.