What It’s REALLY Like to Be a College Basketball Ref 👀 | Inside the Life of an NCAA Official
Bob Trollsby 
It’s a bye week for football — but with college basketball season right around the corner, we’re switching gears for something different.
We’re joined by an NCAA Division II basketball official, to pull back the curtain on the realities of officiating college hoops:
—The grind of working multiple games a week across the country ✈️
—How refs climb the ladder from youth leagues to D1 and Power 5 🧗♂️
—The mental game behind making tough calls in high-pressure moments 🧠
—How officials handle criticism, coaches, and game flow 🔥
—Plus, stories from the court — the good, the bad, and the technical.
Whether you love hoops, hate refs, or just want to understand the game on a deeper level — this one’s for you.
🎧 Guest: "Zack" — NCAA Division II Basketball Official
🎙️ Hosts: Bob, Matt & Chef
👉 Drop your questions for Zack in the comments.
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