Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

On today's show Aaron discusses how Deion Sanders' impact is already being felt at Colorado ahead of his first spring game, then turns his attention to college hoops. Big stay/go decision at UConn and Purdue, and is Hunter Dickinson *really* considering Kentucky? Also, Arkansas, Syracuse and others make big portal moves: Deion Sanders already making moves at Colorado (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing Deion Sanders already making moves at Colorado. His first spring game is this weekend and is already sold out and will be broadcast on ESPN + the Buffaloes sold out their entire season ticket allotment this weekend. Has Coach Prime *already* exceeded expectations at Colorado? Big stay or go moves, portal news and notes and is Hunter Dickinson really considering Kentucky?: Finally Aaron wraps with some big college hoops notes. Zach Edey and Andre Jackson declare (20:00), and rumors are picking up that Hunter Dickinson will choose Kentucky - should we believe it (28:00)? Also, Arkansas, Creighton, Florid

On today's show, Aaron shares his NFL Draft hot takes including who should go No. 1, why the most important QB might not even be in this draft and could Will Levis and Anthony Richardson *both* be busts? Then he hits on some portal news and notes from the weekend, before sharing the sad story of five-star Mikey Williams who was arrested over the weekend NFL Draft hot takes Part I (2:00): Aaron opens the show with the first part of his "NFL Draft hot takes" including why the choice at No. 1 is a no-brainer, why the most important QB for this draft is not *in* this draft and can you really trust CJ Stroud? NFL Draft hot takes Part II (24:00): In the second half of his NFL Draft hot takes, he asks if Will Levis and Anthony Richardson could *both* be busts, the one prospect he wouldn't draft no matter what - and the player that he believes is most likely to fall in the draft Weekend college hoops + Mikey Williams arrested (42:00): Finally, Torres wraps by talking about weekend college hoops, including an inter

On today's show, Aaron talks about more big "stay or go" decisions in college hoops, including Adama Sanogo, Azuolas Tubelis, Anthony Black and more, and rips through the transfer portal. Hunter Dickinson and Ryan Nembhard have big visits planned, plus Arkansas keeps cleaning up. Finally, a season-ending "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" season-ending edition - giving his best and worst college hoops takes of 2022-2023. More big "stay or go" NBA Draft decisions: Aaron opens the show discussing more big "stay or go" decisions in college hoops, including Adama Sanogo, Azuolas Tubelis, Anthony Black, Baylor Scheierman, Amari Bailey and Chris Livingston. What's the latest - and what does it mean for their teams next year? Portal is on fire: Next up, Aaron rips through some major transfer portal updates. Hunter Dickinson and Ryan Nembhard have big visits coming up this weekend - will they lead to commitments? Also, Arkansas adds two key transfers and Kentucky pulls a familiar face out of the portal. "Right/Wrong" seas

On today's show Aaron talks about Kyle Filipowski's return and if that makes Duke No. 1, plus what is the future for top recruit Mackenzie Mgbako after decommitting from Duke? Plus, some portal news and notes and a college hoops mailbag on an Adama Sanogo transfer report, Ugonna Onyenso returning to UK, Pitino and more: Kyle Filipowski back, is Duke the new No. 1 + Mackenzie Mgbako: Aaron opens the show by discussing the big news of the week - Kyle Filipowski is returning to Duke. Does that make Duke No. 1 (2:00)? Plus with Filipowski's return, star recruit Mackenzie Mgabko has opened up his recruitment - Aaron shares where he thinks he'll end up (12:30). Portal news and notes + College Hoops mailbag: Aaron wraps the show by going through some portal news and notes, discussing commitments at Indiana, Georgetown and a big start for Chris Beard at Ole Miss (23:00). Plus, a college hoops mailbag - discussing if Kentucky transfer Ugonna Onyenso will return, Rick Pitino's slow start at Iona and Aaron shares insi

Caleb Love commits to Michigan and the rest of a wild weekend in the portal + Oscar Tshiebwe declares - should UK fans want him back and the rest of the big "stay or go" decisions from the weekend. Caleb Love commits to Michigan + the rest of the weekend's portal news (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the big portal news of the weekend. Caleb Love commits to Michigan - but will it work? Plus, LJ Cryer to Houston, Tramon Mark commits to Arkansas and more. Oscar Tshiebwe + the other big "stay or go" decisions (28:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show by discussing big "stay or go" decisions in college hoops. Oscar Tshiebwe has tested the draft waters, but could return to college hoops - but should UK fans actually want that? Plus, UConn gets good news over the weekend as well. 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 reveals his "Way Too Early Top 25" for next year and also does a mega portal update. New stars in the portal, what to make of Hunter Dickinson's Zooms with Kentucky/Arkansas, commits and more!  Way Too Early Top 25 for 2023-2024 (3:00): Aaron opens the show by revealing his "Way Too Early Top 25" in college hoops for next year. Should UConn be No. 1? How about Kentucky with its loaded freshman class, and Arkansas after making major moves the last couple weeks? Torres shares his ranking Transfer portal news and notes (30:00): From there, Aaron discusses major transfer portal moves, as stars like Ryan Nembhard, Max Abmas and others enter the portal - where could they end up? What to make of Hunter Dickinson talking with Kentucky and Arkansas and is there a new favorite for Caleb Love? Plus, commits for Eric Musselman and the Hogs and Kerr Kriisa heads to WVU. 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 c

On today's show, Torres recaps UConn's historic run to a fifth national champion, answers the question of "Is UConn a blue blood" and wonders - can they repeat as national champions next season? Recapping UConn's historic title game run (3:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing UConn's historic title game run, discussing the game, why this proves UConn was the best team all year, and why this one is extra special for UConn fans. Also, some thoughts on San Diego State's incredible March run. Is UConn a blue blood (22:00): From there, Aaron answers the question - is UConn officially a "blue blood?" after a fifth title in 24 years. Can UConn go back-to-back (36:00): Finally, with Betfred releasing 2024 national title odds, Torres wonders: Can UConn go back-to-back, as he shares his thoughts on what the team could look like, and why it might just be possible. 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 Spor

On today's show, Aaron recaps the Final Four and asks the question: Is there any way San Diego State can pull off the upset on Monday night? Then he hits on major portal news from the weekend, as Hunter Dickinson is transferring - but to where? Final Four recap (3:00): Aaron opens the show by recapping the two Final Four contests Saturday. He takes you into what it was like being in the building for Lamont Butler's buzzer beater and shares a personal story with the SDSU star as well. Then he recaps UConn's dominant Miami win. National championship preview (21:00): From there, Aaron looks ahead to preview Monday night's title game and answers the simple question - is there any way San Diego State can pull off the upset? Hunter Dickinson is in the portal - what's next + other portal news and notes (29:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show by hitting the mega-transfer news as Hunter Dickinson is in the portal. Where will he end up next? Also, other portal news as Hunter Sallis headlines a few other players to hi

On today's show Aaron previews the Final Four and makes his picks, discusses mega-stay or go decisions in college hoops and also lists his top 15 players in the portal right now - and where they may end up: Final Four preview and picks (3:00): Torres opens the show by making his Final Four picks, explaining why UConn is no guarantee to beat Miami and why how he accidentally upset all of San Diego State social media - but that's a good thing. Mega stay or go NBA Draft decisions (20:00): From there, Aaron hits on big stay or go NBA Draft decisions. Brandon Miller, Nick Smith and others are gone, but both Duke and Arkansas got major news about returning players - what does it mean for 2023-2024? The top 15 players in the portal right now (28:00): Finally, Aaron ends the show discussing his Top 15 players in the portal right now - who they are, and where he thinks they'll land. 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 court

Today's show starts by Aaron talking Final Four and explaining why no this isn't a "boring" Final Four and why it does feature elite teams good enough to win it all. Also, why UConn is *not* a lock to win it all and finally, a mega transfer portal news and notes segment - who's committing, who is visiting where + the best players to enter, including Caleb Love and more. Why this isn't a "boring" Final Four + can anyone beat UConn?: Aaron opens the show by playing a little "myth-busting" of the Final Four, explaining why this isn't a boring Final Four and why the teams are better than they're being credit for (2:00). Plus, Aaron explains why the narrative of "It's UConn and everyone else" is idiotic, and what it will take to beat the Huskies. Finally, he shares quick thoughts on Rodney Terry getting the Texas job full-time (14:00). A mega transfer portal news and notes segment (25:00): Next, Aaron hits the portal! He discusses Caleb Love entering and what schools makes sense, plus the other big names who are

The Final Four is set, and on today's show, Aaron looks at how we got here, recapping the entire Elite Eight. Can anyone beat UConn and is this the end of the road for Gonzaga? Also, was it a foul in San Diego State-Creighton? Controversy at Texas-Miami, FAU and more!  Can anyone stop UConn + end of the road for Gonzaga: Aaron opens the show discussing another UConn blowout in the Elite Eight. Can anyone beat UConn, plus why Dan Hurley's rebuild is more impressive than you realize (3:00)? Also, with Drew Timme likely gone, was this Gonzaga's last best shot at a title (18:00)? Recapping the other three Elite Eight games: Next, Aaron looks at the other Elite Eight games. Did the refs cost Creighton a win, plus why Brian Dutcher has built the perfect modern college hoops program (26:00). Why Miami is a real threat in Houston + did Rodney Terry do enough to get the Texas job full-time (41:00)? And why FAU proves that the little guy just needs a chance sometimes (50:00). Plus, a first look at the Final Four mat

On today's show, Aaron previews all eight Sweet 16 games, giving a preview and making picks for the remaining games. Then he looks at the loaded transfer portal - who are the big names who've entered and who's committed? Thursday preview: Aaron opens the show with a preview of Thursday's East and West regions. He starts in the East where Michigan State and Tennessee are favored, but will they win (3:00)? Then he heads out West where he makes his pick on UConn-Arkansas, and explains why Gonzaga-UCLA is the easiest game to pick this weekend (15:00). Friday preview: Next he heads to the South and Midwest, making picks for those. Does Alabama keep rolling all the way to the Final Four (24:00)? And in the Midwest can Houston keep it up and what to make of an exciting Xavier-Texas game (32:00)? Transfer portal update: Finally, Torres discusses all the big news in the portal. He discusses the big names to enter including Arizona's Kerr Kriisa and where he may end up. A potential prospect for Kentucky? Plus though

On today's show Aaron discusses the two big coaching carousel moves: Rick Pitino is headed to St. John's, how quickly will he win there? Plus, how Ed Cooley ended up at Georgetown - and what are realistic expectations? Here's a full rundown: Rick Pitino to St. John's (2:30): Aaron opens with the topic he has discussed at length on the show, as Rick Pitino is officially headed to St. John's. How did it go down, and why this isn't only good for St. John's, but all of college basketball. Also, how quickly can Pitino win at St. John's. Ed Cooley heads to Georgetown + what's next for Providence (21:00): Aaron wraps the show by discussing the other big move, as Ed Cooley is off to Georgetown. Aaron explains how the decision weighed on Cooley, why he decided to leave one Big East job for another, and just how good can this program be? Also, who's next at Georgetown? 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 Sp

Aaron spends his entire Monday show ripping through a busy Saturday and Sunday of college hoops. Among the topics: Sunday recap: Aaron opens the show with a recap of Sunday's events. Kentucky loses - how much heat should John Calipari take for another early NCAA Tournament exit? Has UConn been the best team in the field so far? Plus, a shout out to Gonzaga and the rest of the Sunday highlights. Saturday recap: Next, Aaron goes back to Saturday - where he discusses Arkansas heading to a third straight second weekend of the NCAA - and he explains why this year is much different than the other two. Plus, why Tennessee shouldn't be blamed for their physical win over Duke and Texas wins - should Rodney Terry be the Longhorns full-time head coach? Plus, quick thoughts on Alabama, Houston and the rest of the day that was. 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! Today's show is also brought to yo

We have a bonus episode, as Aaron reacts to Purdue's stunning upset loss to Fairleigh Dickinson. And with it, he asks a simple question: Why doesn't Purdue coach Matt Painter get more criticism for his abysmal NCAA Tournament record? Torres goes through all the details and explains why Painter might be the most overrated coaches in sports 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! Today's show is also brought to you by the sponsor of this year's Aaron Torres Pod - BracketFanatics, your home for all things brackets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Torres reacts to a full day of NCAA Tournament craziness - what does Arizona's loss mean for Tommy Lloyd and should Virginia be more known for early tournament losses or their 2019 national championship? Plus, Duke and UCLA roll and it was a great day for the SEC and Big Ten, while Houston struggles - should we be concerned? Arizona and Virginia get upset (3:00): Aaron opens the show by talking about the two stunners, Arizona and Virginia getting upset. Aaron explains why the "honeymoon might be over" for Tommy Lloyd and how the Wildcats recover after a second straight disappointing NCAA Tournament. Plus, should Virginia be known more for their 2019 title or early tournament losses, after yet another tourney choke job (16:00)? The rest of Day 1 of the tournament (26:00): From there, Aaron recaps the rest of Day 1 of the tournament, including dominant efforts from Duke, UCLA and Alabama, and Houston struggling. With the way Auburn played Thursday, is Houston on upset alert? Also, why all of a sudden Arkansas

On today's show, Aaron makes his bracket picks - going game by game, making his selections for every game, as well as sharing his Final Four and national champion. Here is the region by region breakdown: East Region (2:00) South Region (23:00) West Region (37:00) Midwest Region (53:00) Plus Final Four and title picks! Join the Aaron Torres Bracket Challenge - HERE 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

Chris Beard is officially the Ole Miss head coach - here's what it will take for him to win there. Plus, Will Wade is back too and the rest of the carousel. Finally, the transfer portal opened on Monday, here are the best players who entered and everything else you need to know: Chris Beard hired at Ole Miss - what will it take to win there (2:00): Aaron opens by talking Chris Beard officially being hired at Ole Miss. While we can agree or disagree with the hire it's done - now the question is, can Beard build a consistent winner at an SEC afterthought? Plus, Will Wade gets a new gig and the rest of the carousel. The transfer portal is open for business (26:00): From there, Torres comments on the college hoops transfer portal re-opening. He discusses the marquee players who entered on Monday and where they could end up. Join the Aaron Torres Bracket Challenge - HERE 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 Be

On today's show, it's ALL THINGS BRACKETS! Aaron explains why the committee did a good job this year, before going region by region - which No. 1 seeds have an easy path, where are the upsets + everything you need to know about the field of 68! Here's a full rundown: What the committee got right and wrong (2:00): Aaron opens the show by sharing initial thoughts on the bracket - why the committee got the No. 1 seeds right, why the bubble was easier to figure out than ever before - and the one big gripe he has with this year's bracket. South Region (11:00): Aaron opens his region-by-region breakdown with the South, where Alabama is the No. 1 seed and why upsets galore could happen on the top hal fof the bracket. Also, is Baylor susceptible to an upset and should Arizona be happy to be out of the West? East Region (23:00): Next, he heads East. Purdue is the No. 1 - how early should they be on upset alert? Plus, a nice path for Duke and should Kentucky be worried about Providence? Midwest Region (29:00): From

It's as busy of an Aaron Torres Pod as we've had in weeks, as Torres whips around college hoops. He talks about the wild end to Jim Boeheim's time at Syracuse, and what he's hearing on Rick Pitino to St. John's. Plus, who's next at Georgetown and a quick whiparound of all the conference tournaments. Finally, his buddy John Jastremski from the Ringer joins him to talk about Boeheim, St. John's and a new twist in New York! Jim Boeheim out at Syracuse (2:00): Aaron opens by talking about the shocking twist at Syracuse as Jim Boeheim is out at Syracuse. Did he "retire" or was he fired, and why things have clearly changed in the last few weeks. Also, what to expect from new head coach Adrian Autry? And what is Boeheim's ultimate legacy? Rick Pitino/St John's rumors pick up steam + who's next at Georgetown: From there, Aaron gets you caught up with some inside information on Rick Pitino - and why things might actually be trending to him getting the job at St. John's (21:00). Also, with Patrick Ewing out, who coul