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 345 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 345 episodes published.

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  Episode #45

  September 12th, 2026 - Pre-season with Terrence Oglesby

  Sep 12, 202613 minS6

  Send us Fan Mail Lots of Jersey Mike's News and Notes this week, plus a great pre-season chat with Terrence Oglesby of ESPN and Field of 68 with host Bob Rathbun. Reminder: listen out for our podcast replays airing nationally on SXM College! 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 #44

  September 6th, 2026 - Coach Scott Cross

  Sep 6, 202615 minS6

  Send us Fan Mail This week, we welcome the new Georgia Tech Head Coach Scott Cross as he starts practice with his new Jackets squad! Welcome to our national audience on Sirius XM College Channel 84! Each week, 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.

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  Episode #43

  August 29th, 2026 - Coach Matt McCall

  Aug 29, 202614 minS6

  Send us Fan Mail This week, Coach Matt McCall joins Bob to talk about the current landscape in college athletics! You can hear the former Chattanooga and Umass head coach on SMX College Sports and The Field of 68 network! 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 #42

  August 23rd, 2026 - Coach Larry Shyatt

  Aug 23, 202616 minS6

  Send us Fan Mail This week, former Clemson and Wyoming head coach Larry Shyatt drops by to chat with Bob about his world-famous coach's clinic and all the hot topics in college hoops! 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 #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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