This week, Hall of Famer and 2014 Naismith Outstanding Contributor to Women’s Basketball: Nancy Lieberman joins Bob Rathbun for a fun discussion about all things basketball and her amazing career! We also honor the life and legacy of hoops icon Jerry West. It's all here on A Trophy Life, 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...

Welcome to this week's episode with our new presenting sponsor: Jersey Mike's! Our guest is the great PJ Carlesimo, the long-time college and NBA head coach! His broadcast duties include the NCAA Tournament for Westwood One Sports, and he'll be on the call of the #NBAFinals for the NBA on ESPN Radio!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! F...

The Atlanta Tipoff Club and the Naismith Awards mourn the passing of basketball legend Bill Walton.This week, we dedicate our podcast to the life and legacy of our dear friend, who passed away on May 27th. We celebrate Bill's incredible spirit with this podcast, with archived comments from his work for us over the years. Rest in Peace.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, an...

Please enjoy a safe Memorial Day weekend! ESPN College Basketball Analyst and the longtime successful Final Four head coach Tom Crean joins the podcast! Plus, this week's Jersey Mike's News and Notes with Bob Rathbun! 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 uncertain times in college basketball is the top of discussion with USA Today's Sports national columnist Dan Wolken with Bob Rathbun.Plus, the weekly Jersey Mike's News and Notes featuring a former Werner Ladder Women's Coach of the Year! 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, vis...

This week, USC Women's Head Coach Lindsay Gottlieb joins Bob Rathbun as we salute our national award nominees! Lindsay was a finalist for the Werner Ladder Naismith Awards women's college coach of the year in 2024, leading USC to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament! Plus, the weekly Jersey Mike'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 appreciat...

This week, our guest is the 2024 Werner Ladder Naismith Trophy Men's College Coach of the Year: Dan Hurley of the NCAA champions! And as always Bob starts us off with the Jersye Mike'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.

This week, we take you back to Phoenix and resume our encore presentation of the 2024 Naismith Awards Brunch at this year's Final Four with Bob Rathbun,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, we take you back to Phoenix for the announcement of the 2024 Jersey Mike's Naismith Men's College basketball Player of the Year, Zach Edey of Purdue!Re-live our ceremony as Zach made history as a repeat winner! 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, we begin our recap of the 2024 Naismith Awards, reliving the women's awards from Cleveland! Also, Bob salutes the retiring Tara VanDerveer. a three-time Werner Ladder Naismith Awards Women's college Coach of the Year, in our Jersey Mike'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...

Join us this week for our Final Four awards weekend!  Our signature Naismith Awards celebration is underway in Cleveland and Phoenix! Stay up to date on our social media channels to listen and watch all weekend long.  This week,  Bob talks with Debbie Antonelli at the Women's Final Four! Big thanks to Jersey Mike's and Werner Ladder! 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,...

This week, the Sweet 16's for the men and the women! Matt Norlander joins the podcast from CBS Sports to dive into the first weekend and what's ahead.  Bob also reveals the Jersey Mike's Naismith Player of the Year finalists for the men and women and fans can now vote for their favorites! Once again we are asking fans to participate in the process through the Naismith Awards Fan Vote presented by Jersey Mike's. Simply visit Naismithfanvote.com or our X page (@naismithtrophy) to participate...

This week, we chat with the great Fran Fraschilla on the NCAA Tournament plus the Jersey Mike's News and Notes with Bob Rathbun. 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, we celebrate Selection Sunday and the excitement of the NCAA Tournaments for the men and the women! In this edition, the esteemed sportingnews.com college basketball writer Mike DeCourcy joins Bob to discuss the season's top players and coaches.  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...

In this edition, the Naismith Trophy  is proud to announce our 2024 Jersey Mike's High School Player and Coach of the Year award winners! Join Bob as he reveals the boys and girls winners and chats with Coach Kevin Boyle of Montverde Academy! 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...

This week, Bob chops it up with former Duke star, broadcaster Alaa Abdelnaby! Plus, the weekend’s key games on the Jersey Mike'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.

This week, WSU Men's Head Coach Kyle Smith joins Bob Rathbun as the Cougars have entered the Top 25 for the first time since 07-08! Plus, the weekly Jersey Mike'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.

This week, Notre Dame Women's Basketball star Hannah Hidalgo joins Bob Rathbun to talk ACC Women's Basketball and more! Plus, we've released our Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy men's and women's College Player of the Year Midseason teams! Check them out on Twitter, Instagram, and our website: naimsithtrophy.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...

This week,  Bob chats with Hall of Fame play-by-play man Mike Gorman! If you are a fan of Big East men's basketball, you won't want to miss this!  Plus, we salute 8x Werner Ladder Naismith Women's College Coach of the Year Geno Auriemma  on win number 1200 in our Jersey Mike'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...

This week we feature the red-hot Richmond Spiders, as host Bob Rathbun chats with head coach Chris Mooney! Plus, this week's Jersey Mike's News and Notes spotlights the amazing Caitlin Clark!  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. http://naismithtrophy.com/ 

This week, ESPN's Fran Fraschilla  joins the podcast for a mid-season look at the powerful Big 12 race. Plus, Bob updates us on another big week in college hoops in the Jersey Mike's news and notes segment!  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...

In this edition,  Bob Rathbun is joined by Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy Watchlist star:  (@Igetbuckets_35) Armando Bacot of UNC! The Tar Heels have won six straight and are ranked fourth in the nation! Plus, the weekly Jersey Mike'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,...

This week, the Voice of the Houston Cougars: Jeremy Branham joins host Bob Rathbun to talk about life on the road in the Big 12 Conference and the HOFer: Elvin Hayes! Plus, the weekly Jersey Mike'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...

In this edition, host Bob Rathbun chats with BYU Men's Head Coach Mark Pope about the Cougars season and the move to the Big 12! On our Jersey Mike's News and Notes, a look at the remaining unbeaten teams in college basketball! 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...

Happy New Year! With conference play looming in the days ahead, Bob  welcomes in TV analyst Terrence Oglesby to talk about the conference races! Plus, the weekly Jersey Mike's News and Notes highlight 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...