Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

On today's show, Aaron reacts to the shocking Bronny James story, as well as Jim Harbaugh potentially looking at a four-game suspension to start the 2023 season. Is it fair or not? Also, Torres discusses Kansas and UNC setting a home-and-home, the loaded 2023 Maui Invitational field and an interesting recruiting rumor. Here is the full rundown: Bronny James (2:00): Aaron opens the show with quick reaction to the crazy Bronny James story, and the medical heroes who never get credit in moments like this one. Jim Harbaugh four-game suspension - is it fair (10:00)? From there, Torres switches gears to the biggest story in college football - Jim Harbaugh looking at a four-game suspension over... cheeseburgers? Torres dives in, discusses whether its fair or not and why the cover-up is always worse than the crime. Also, is this the push Harbaugh needs to leave Michigan for good to go to the NFL? UNC-Kansas set to play home-and-home, loaded Maui field, recruiting whispers (23:00): Finally, Torres closes the show w

On today's show Aaron reacts to Pac-12 Media Day, where the commissioner spoke - but does anyone believe him on the league's uncertain future? From there, Torres talks on the field predictions in the Pac-12, where the league is actually set to have its best season in years. Plus, did Caleb Williams tamper with a new teammate and UConn hoops is on a recruiting roll. Here's a full rundown of today's show: The Pac-12 commissioner discusses league's uncertain future (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the Pac-12 commissioner speaking about the league's uncertain future at Media Day on Friday. The commish painted a picture of confidence, and promised the league will stick together - but should we believe him? Other reaction to Pac-12 Media Day - how good can this league be (17:00)? From there, Torres actually talks the on-the-field Pac-12 football product, which should be as good as its been in years. USC is the favorite - but should they be? Oregon and Washington are coming off 10+ win seasons, and Torr

On today's show Aaron has reactions from the second half of SEC Media Days, talking Lane Kiffin's wild NIL/portal comments, Nick Saban on his team + the latest twist in the Georgia vs. The AJC battle. Then, he asks - is there a new leader for top hoops prospect Cooper Flagg and he wraps with Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong with his best and worst takes on SEC Media Days, college hoops, Pitino and more SEC Media Days reaction Part II (2:00): For a second straight show, Torres reacts to the latest news at SEC Media Days. He discusses Lane Kiffin's wild NIL/portal comments, and what parts Kiffin got right and wrong. From there, he discusses Nick Saban's quiet confidence, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution firing the reporter that wrote the reports on Georgia football scandal. What does Torres make of this latest twist? Is there a new leader for hoops super prospect Cooper Flagg (29:00): From there, Torres switches gears and asks if a new leader has emerged for basketball super-prospect Cooper Flagg. Who is the schoo

On today's show, Torres talks the first two days of SEC Media Days, reacting to interesting comments from Jimbo Fisher, Brian Kelly and Kirby Smart. Then, Greg Sankey shares some interesting thoughts on SEC expansion and is the Pac-12 actually going to get good news? Finally, Brent Venables calls out Deion - who is right? SEC Media Days reaction (2:00): Aaron opens the show by talking SEC Media Days reaction, sharing thoughts on Jimbo Fisher's comments on Bobby Petrino, plus what Kirby Smart had to say about his team's arrests and Brian Kelly on LSU Greg Sankey on SEC expansion + good news for the Pac-12 (21:00): From there, Torres two more expansion and realignment stories. Greg Sankey had some interesting comments on SEC expansion - and Torres believes him. Also, reports are that the Pac-12 is set to get good news - should we believe them? Finally, Torres wraps by discussing Brent Venables calling out Deion Sanders - who's right and who's wrong on this one (40:00)? Today's show is brought to you by our

On today's show Torres previews SEC Media Days with the biggest storylines in Nashville, then discusses all the WILD allegations in the Jeremy Pruitt/Tennessee/NCAA report. Finally, Kentucky absolutely dominated its foreign tour in Canada - is this team better than we thought? SEC Media Days preview (2:00): SEC Media Days starts today, and Torres opens by discussing the biggest storylines! Why Georgia has an uphill battle going for a three-peat, has LSU *really* surpassed Alabama in the SEC West and could A&M possibly be better than expected? Also who is the second best team in the SEC East? Torres has an answer that might surprise you. All the wild narratives from the Tennessee/Jeremy Pruitt case (29:00): From there Torres switches gears. On Friday the NCAA investigation into Jeremy Pruitt came out, and Torres has all the crazy details. Plus, was Tennessee's punishment fair or not? Kentucky hoops wraps its foreign tour in Canada undefeated (49:00): Finally, Kentucky hoops dominated the "Globl Jam" in Cana

On today's show Aaron discusses a fascinating new twist on Big 12 expansion - and what the next move might be. Also, Kentucky is 2-0 on a Summer Tour - could the Wildcats possibly be underrated? Plus a fun sitdown with Miami Heat forward and NBA Summer League breakout star Orlando Robinson. Here's a full rundown: Big 12 expansion takes an interesting new twist (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing an interesting new twist on Big 12 expansion. Commissioner Brett Yormark admits he wants wo more teams - who could they be? Kentucky basketball dominates its summer tour so far (19:00) Next up, Torres talks about Kentucky's dominant early start to their summer tour. What's gone right - and is this group underrated? Miami Heat forward Orlando Robinson joins the show (34:00): Finally, Torres is joined by Miami Heat forward and NBA SUmmer League breakout star Orlando Robinson. He talks about his unique path to the NBA, his rookie year, interactions with Erik Spoelstra - and what's gone right in Summer League s

On today's show, Aaron dives into the Northwestern scandal and explains whether Pat Fitzgerald *actually* should've been fired. Then he hits on Bob Huggins latest refusal to leave West Virginia and Kirby Smart alks about Georgia's wild off-season - what did he say and can Georgia's problems be fixed? Here's a full rundown: Northwestern football scandal (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing Northwestern's football scandal - and whether Pat Fitzgerald actually deserved to be fired based on the facts of the case Bob Huggins creates more drama at West Virginia (17:00): Next up Torres talks the Bob Huggins saga - which took a new twist Monday. You won't believe what Huggins is now saying. Kirby Smart speaks out about Georgia football's embarrassing off-season (28:00): Finally, Kirby Smart *finally* addressed Georgia's off-season - but is it too little, too late for the Dawgs coach? Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 and you can win up to $1,111 in free bet

On today's show, Torres discusses Victor Wembanyama's debut, the mess with Bob Huggins at West Virginia and shares some recruiting news and notes from Peach Jam on star players like Cooper Flagg, the Boozer brothers and more. Here's a full rundown of today's show: Thoughts on Victor Wembanyama's debut (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing his thoughts on Victor Wembanayama's debut, including the good, the bad and what needs work. Also, why Torres was more impressed than he expected. Bob Huggins creates a mess at West Virginia (14:00): From there, Torres switches gears and discusses the mess at West Virginia. Bob Huggins claims he never resigned and now wants his job back - there's no way he can get it... right? Peach Jam recruiting notes (29:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show by discussing the biggest recruiting notes from this week's "Peach Jam" event - the biggest AAU event on the circuit. He discusses whether Cooper Flagg is really a lock for Duke (and the one school that could steal him), though

On today's episode Aaron answers your listener questions! Here is the rundown: College football's most overrated team (2:00) Is the best high school basketball player in America about to reclassify (13:00)? Is Kentucky basketball actually underrated going into next year (24:00)? Is Joey Chestnut an athlete (34:30)? Will UNLV ever be good at basketball again (39:00)? UConn recruiting (45:00)? To send in your questions - e-mail AaronTorresPodcastQuestions@Gmail.com DM on Twitter - @Aaron_Torres DM on Instagram - @AaronTorresPod Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 and you can win up to $1,111 in free bets courtesy of Betfred Sportsbook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a post July 4th edition of the Aaron Torres Pod - as Aaron reacts to a wild weekend in college sports. We had the wildest weekend in college football recruiting this year - what do you need to know? Plus, we have the craziest realignment story ever - did San Diego State get kicked out of the Mountain West? Plus, John Calipari advocates for changes to the transfer portal - is he right? College football recruiting goes wild (2:00): Aaron opens the show by talking about the craziest college football recruiting weekend of the year so far. Ohio State and USC loaded up on big-time commits - and it could mean something big for each program going forward. Texas A&M steals a five-star and Miami, Arkansas and Kentucky also go strong over the holiday. San Diego State is part of the wildest conference realignment story ever (19:00): From there, Torres switches gears - where San Diego State was part of maybe the craziest college sports realignment story we've ever seen. Did the Aztecs just get kicked out of the Mou

On today's show, Aaron discusses the most shocking report on Georgia football yet - and asks: Why is Kirby Smart not under more fire for Georgia football's wild culture problem? He also discusses an interesting new Jim Harbaugh story and if NIL change is coming? Finally he wraps with Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong, sharing his best and worst takes of the week. Shocking new report on Georgia football - should Kirby Smart be held more accountable? (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing a shocking new report on Georgia football. The facts of the case are jarring, and it's worth asking: Does Kirby Smart need to be held more accountable as his players continue to break the law with no consequences in Athens? Interesting Jim Harbaugh story + new NIL rules coming (22:00)? From there, Torres shares two other interesting college football stories. One, Jim Harbaugh has instituted a "beat Georgia" segment to every practice - is that smart or corny from the Michigan coach? Also, the NCAA is trying to come down on NIL rul

On today's show Aaron talks about the first ever ACC-SEC basketball challenge and all the big games, including Duke-Arkansas, Miami-Kentucky and more. From there he discusses what Tre Mitchell's commitment means at UK, Jahvon Quinerly entering the portal and wraps by discussing the passing of Arkansas football legend Ryan Mallett.  ACC-SEC Basketball Challenge games announced (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the first ever slate of ACC-SEC basketball challenge games, which were announced on Wednesday. He shares early thoughts on Duke-Arkansas, Miami-Kentucky, Tennessee-North Carolina and what people got wrong about the event. Tre Mitchell commits to Kentucky + other portal news (18:00): From there, Torres discusses Tre Mitchell's commitment and what it means for Kentucky, as well as other portal news. Alabama star Jahvon Quinerly is in the portal - now what? Plus, Memphis makes a big addition. Finally, he wraps by discussing the passing of Arkansas legend Ryan Mallett who died on Tuesday at just

On today's show, Betfred has released it's Week 1 point spreads - and Torres shares his thoughts and best Week 1 bet! Then he talks college hoops and asks - who is the best coach in college hoops right now? Finally, West Virginia has made a decision on its future - but will it stop players from entering the portal? Week 1 CFB spreads are out - point spreads and best bets (2:00): Betfred has released its college football Week 1 lines. Torres shares thoughts on all the big games, and drops his best bet for Week 1 - and it might surprise you! Who is the best coach in college basketball - right now? (28:00): From there, Torres was asked the question "Who is the best coach in college hoops right now?" He posed the question to fans, reads the best answers and then shares his thoughts on who is best in the sport... right now! West Virginia hires a full-time coach - but can he keep the roster together (49:00)?: Finally, West Virginia has hired an interim head coach - but can he keep the roster together after a han

Aaron opens the show by reacting to the NBA Draft, giving his thoughts on the best and worst picks and more. From there he talks Dan Hurley's extension and if Hurley went after John Calipari with some recent comments. Finally he plays "Aaro Right, Aaron Wrong" sharing his best and worst takes on the NBA Draft, college hoops recruiting and the one college football coach he's been dead wrong on. NBA Draft reaction (2:00): Torres opens the show by sharing his thoughts on the 2023 NBA Draft. He discusses ESPN's bizarre coverage, before getting into reaction on the night. Who were the best and worst picks, did Charlotte make the right move with Brandon Miller and also the Top 10 pick that will end up as the steal of the draft. College hoops notes on Dan Hurley, Will Wade and more (23:00): From there, Torres dives into college hoops news and notes, discussing Dan Hurley's extension, if Hurley went after John Calipari with some recent comments - and also Will Wade finally got his punishment from the NCAA. But was

On today's show, Aaron shares his NBA Draft thoughts and reacts to Nick Saban continuing to whine about last year's struggles. Plus, Bob Huggins daughter goes off - is she right? And Torres shares thoughts on the wild Titanic/submarine story. NBA Draft thoughts: Torres opens the show by sharing his thoughts on Thursday's NBA Draft. Can Victor Wembanyama really live up to the hype? And why the "debate" over who should go No. 2 isn't a debate at all. Also, the players he likes and dislikes the most in this draft and why he thinks the Pelicans should trade Zion Williamson on draft night. Nick Saban continues to whine: Next, Aaron discusses Nick Saban's latest comments on the College Football Playoff. Torres explains why even though Saban is college football's greatest winner, he can also be the sorest loser when things don't go his way. Bob Huggins daughter goes off + "Titanic" story: Finally, Torres wraps the show by discussing two wild stories from Tuesday. First, Bob Huggins daughter went off - is she righ

On today's show Aaron discusses Ja Morant's suspension and whether it was enough games. Plus, Bob Huggins resigns - what's next for West Virginia and with UK forward Aaron Bradshaw hurt should they pursue West Virginia transfers? Plus, a new twist on Big 12 realignment! Ja Morant suspension is it enough (2:00): Torres opens the show by talking the news of the weekend, Ja Morant's 25-game suspension. After previously discussing the topic, Torres wonders if the suspension is enough and if it will really teach Morant a lesson? Also, a quick reaction to the big NBA trade with three-time All-Star Brad Beal going to the Suns. Bob Huggins resigns + the fallout at West Virginia (16:00): Next up, Torres discusses a wild weekend in Morgantown, where Bob Huggins resigned as head coach at West Virginia following a DUI. Torres explains why this is the only decision that could be made, and speculates what's next for West Virginia basketball. Also, with Kentucky receiving news that star forward Aaron Bradshaw is hurt, sh

We have ourselves a bonus episode, as today, Aaron is joined by Arkansas basketball coach Eric Musselman, for a fun, wide-ranging interview. The guys talk what could be a historic draft night for Arkansas next week, Coach Muss's own experiences on draft night as an NBA head coach + he gives a sneak peak of his 2024 Razorbacks. Plus, the question everyone wants to know - will coach Muss where a suit on draft night in the green room? Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 and you can win up to $1,111 in free bets courtesy of Betfred Sportsbook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron takes a deep dive into the 2024 SEC football schedule release, talking about the biggest games, winners and losers and what it means for Texas and Oklahoma. From there, he switches gear to basketball where John Calipari stepped up his NIL game - but is it enough? Also, some interesting data on college hoops outrating the NBA Finals. SEC 2024 schedule release (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the SEC dropping its 2024 schedules, which include - for the first time - Texas and Oklahoma. Torres shares thoughts on the biggest games and matchups, who got the tougher schedule - Texas or Oklahoma - and the one school that got by far the toughest draw. John Calipari gets his NIL in order (24:00): From there, Aaron updates a story from Tuesday, as John Calipari has seemingly finally changed his policy on NIL. Kentucky basketball finally has its NIL in order - but will it be enough to avoid another bad off-season next year? Plus, Torres reacts to the Final Four outrating the NBA Finals

Torres is back - talking about some interesting comments on the chaos with Kentucky basketball. Can their off-season be saved? Plus, Rick Pitino does it again, and Alabama and UConn add big transfer additions. Finally, some thoughts on the Denver Nuggets winning the NBA title. Can Kentucky's off-season be salvaged (2:00): Aaron opens the show discussing comments by his friend Matt Jones, calling Kentucky basketball "total disarray." Torres asks if this off-season can be saved, if this is proof the John Calipari is over and what does need to change for this to never happen again at UK? Rick Pitino adds another big-time recruit + Alabama and UConn get portal additions (25:00): Next, Aaron discusses Rick Pitino adding his biggest recruit yet - and why this one is a game-changer for St. John's basketball. Also, Alabama and UConn make big portal additions. NBA Finals reaction (48:00): Finally, Aaron reacts with the biggest story in sports - the Denver Nuggets winning your 2023 NBA Finals. He explains why the Nu

On today's show Aaron is joined by the "College Hoops Daily's" Zac Krull to discuss presumed No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama and ask the question - is "Wemby" really as "can't miss" as everyone says. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 and you can win up to $1,111 in free bets courtesy of Betfred Sportsbook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices