A Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy Podcast

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.

A Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Bob Rathbun, with 341 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Bob Rathbun hosts A Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy Podcast, a sports show with 341 episodes published.

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  Episode #41

  August 15th, 2026 - USBWA Hall of Famer Wendy Parker

  Aug 15, 202616 minS6

  Send us Fan Mail This week, Bob is joined by USBWA Hall of Famer Wendy Parker! She talks about her illustrious sportswriting career that included 18 years with the AJC. 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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  Episode #40

  August 9th, 2026 - Looking ahead at the season with Zach Osterman

  Aug 9, 202617 minS6

  Send us Fan Mail This week, Bob reveals the 12 chosen for Team USA for the FIBA World Cup in September, a list that includes six former Jersey Mike's Naismith Awards Women's College Player of the Year winners! Later, Bob will be joined by Zach Osterman of the IndyStar for his thoughts as the 26-27 college season approaches. 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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  Episode #39

  July 31st, 2026 - Winningest Coach in Notre Dame MBB history: Coach Mike Brey

  Jul 31, 202612 minS6

  Send us Fan Mail This week, host @bobrathbunTV welcomes the winningest coach in Notre Dame history: Coach Mike Brey! They talk about summer college hoops 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.

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  Episode #38

  July 25th 2026 - The Elam Ending with Dr. Nick Elam

  Jul 25, 202617 minS6

  Send us Fan Mail Could the Elam Ending ever become a part of college basketball? Bob discusses the idea with Elam Ending creator Dr. Nick Elam! Presented by Jersey Mike's! Check out Dr. Elam's podcast here at: https://www.sportsrulepod.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.

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  Episode #37

  July 18th, 2026 - Kentucky's All-America: Clara Strack

  Jul 18, 20267 minS6

  Send us Fan Mail This week, Bob catches up with Kentucky's All-America Clara Strack! The Buffalo native will be all over our Jersey Mike's Watch Lists in just a few months! 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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