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Tara VanDerveer discusses her career as the 2026 Naismith Awards Outstanding Contributor to Basketball, along with a recap of March Madness.

Send us Fan Mail 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, visi...

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Host: Bob Rathbun

Guest: Tara VanDerveer

Topics covered

• Naismith Awards
• March Madness
• basketball career
• sports news
• Tara VanDerveer

Keywords

• Naismith Trophy
• Tara VanDerveer
• March Madness
• basketball
• sports podcast

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