The Rebound Podcast: Don Haskins Edition

Produced by Rutter Media | Hosted by Doug 

Discover the enduring legacy of Coach Don Haskins at www.donhaskins.com, home of The Rebound Podcast: Don Haskins Edition.

Through in-depth conversations with former players, coaches, journalists, family members, and friends, the series explores the life, leadership, and lasting influence of one of the most respected figures in college basketball history. These documentary-style interviews preserve the memories and lessons of a coach whose impact reached far beyond the court.

Known simply as “The Bear,” Don Haskins transformed college basketball during his remarkable career at UTEP. Over more than three decades, he built one of the nation’s premier programs, compiling a 719–353 record while mentoring generations of student-athletes who went on to successful careers in basketball, business, and life.

Beyond his historic achievements at UTEP, Haskins served as an assistant coach for the 1972 U.S. Olympic Basketball Team and helped develop future NBA standouts, including Nate Archibald, Tim Hardaway, and Antonio Davis. His leadership, integrity, and lasting contributions to the game earned him induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

The Rebound Podcast: Don Haskins Edition, produced by Rutter Media and hosted by Doug Rutter, preserves the stories behind Coach Haskins’ extraordinary career—celebrating not only his championships and accomplishments, but also the character, values, and relationships that continue to inspire athletes, coaches, and fans across generations.

If you appreciate basketball, leadership, and the people who shaped the game, this is a series you won’t want to miss.