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A podcast dedicated to the stories of the great men and women involved with the Naismith Trophy--the most prestigious individual national honor in amateur basketball! The family of Naismith Awards annually recognizes the most outstanding men’s and women’s college and high school basketball players and coaches. Hosted by Emmy-Award winning basketball play-by-play announcer Bob Rathbun.
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This 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...
Get 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 ho...
This 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.
The 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.
To 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.
Welcome 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 sho...
Big 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...
This 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'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 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...
This 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.
The 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 Trop...
This 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.
Happy 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.
This 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 Na...
This 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 informa...
This 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'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.
Happy 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.
Remember 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...
This 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 ...
The 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.
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