Episode Details

Mark Few, the winningest active college basketball coach, was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame — a moment he credits to divine timing and humble beginnings. Rejected for his first coaching job at his old high school, Few’s journey took him from small-town obscurity to Springfield, Massachusetts, surrounded by basketball royalty including Steve Nash, Kevin Garnett, Roy Williams, and even Larry David. He honored Dan Monson, who gave him his start at Gonzaga while letting him live rent-free on a $1,500 salary. Choosing John Stockton, John Calipari, and Grant Hill as presenters, Few reflected on his father’s lifelong ministry and the lesson that true calling means staying rooted where you are — a philosophy that fueled 28 straight NCAA Tournament bids and over 700 wins at Gonzaga. His mother was there to celebrate; his father, a devoted minister for 50 years, couldn’t attend — but Few’s legacy echoes his dad’s unwavering commitment: greatness isn’t about chasing the next big thing, it’s about showing up fully, every day.

Listen in comfort:
Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.

Advertise on DNN:
advertise@thednn.ai

This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/6a27a8fe2f4aaf09