Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

Aaron is back with the second half of his conference tournament preview shows - he shares his thoughts on the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12 and Mountain West, after previewing the ACC, Big East and Pac-12 on Tuesday SEC and Big Ten previews (2:00): Aaron sets the stage for the SEC and Big Ten Tournaments. He talks about the big storylines, including Alabama and Purdue's pursuit of No. 1 seeds and also, talks bubble for each league. Then he shares surprise picks in both the SEC and Big Ten. Big 12, Mountain West + shoutout JJ Redick! (24:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show by previewing the other major conferences - talking the wide open Big 12 and also sharing thoughts on the Mountain West. Also, his old nemesis JJ Redick was back in the news on Tuesday - this time Torres has his back. To listen to Aaron's ACC, Big East and Pac-12 previews - click 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! Join

On today's show, Torres discusses the Chris Beard/Ole Miss rumors picking up steam, and if Beard could be a candidate at Texas Tech as that program finds itself in turmoil. Then, he starts his conference preview pieces, sharing his thoughts and picks on the ACC, Big East and Pac-12. Chris Beard Ole Miss rumors + What's going on at Texas Tech (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the report that Ole Miss met with Chris Beard - and what the school has to consider if they'll hire him. Also, Torres talks about the chaotic story at Texas Tech, and whether Beard could potentially return to Tech or not. ACC/Big East/Pac-12 Tournament previews (22:00): Next, Aaron begins his conference championship previews, sharing his thoughts on the ACC, Big East and Pac-12. What are the biggest stories? Who's on the bubble? And who wins? Torres has the answers. Also, be ready on Wednesday, as Torres previews the SEC, Big 12 and Big Ten Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 a

On today's show, Aaron discusses the only five teams he believes can win the college hoops national title. Then he discusses the games of the weekend including Kentucky's stunner at Arkansas and UNC losing to Duke again. Plus, the teams that helped and hurt their bubble cases. The only five teams that can win a national title (2:00): Aaron opens the show by listing the only five teams he believes can win a national championship. He discusses the obvious choices like Houston and Kansas, then goes with two or three teams that might big off the radar. Also, is Alabama a title contender as they sit in the midst of their wild controversy? Recapping the weekend - Kentucky-Arkansas, Duke-UNC and more (31:00): Next up, Aaron discusses the weekend in college hoops. Kentucky beats Arkansas in Fayetteville as John Calipari silences the doubters. Also, is Arkansas fixable this late in the season? Plus, is UNC headed to the NIT? Is Duke a threat? Plus the biggest winners and losers on the bubble this weekend. Today's s

On today's show, Aaron does a mega deep dive on the incoming college hoops coaching carousel. What's the latest at Texas? Could Chris Beard get back in at Ole Miss? Plus thoughts on all the other big jobs at Georgetown, St. John's and others. Finally, Aaron plays "Right/Wrong" sharing his best and worst takes of the last few weeks. Coaching carousel - the latest on the jobs currently open (2:00): Aaron opens the show discussing the three power conference jobs that are currently open. What's the latest at Texas, including one new name for the gig. Could Chris Beard get back into the mix at Ole Miss? And a few intriguing names for the Notre Dame job. All the rest of the major jobs that could open (26:00): From there, Aaron discusses the rest of the big jobs that could open. What will Georgetown do, and is there any chance they grab Rick Pitino? What about St. John's? Plus, a crazy cycle coming for the Pac-12 and one intriguing job in the ACC. Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong (54:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show wi

Aaron opens the show by discussing the shocking Jalen Carter news and fallout, and then switches to college hoops. Bama wins the SEC in controversy and Auburn may have cost themselves a tournament bid in the process. Kentucky's fatal flaw is exposed in a loss to Vanderbilt and Arkansas is struggling since the return of Nick Smith.  Jalen Carter thoughts (2:00): Aaron opens the show with the shocking Jalen Carter news, as the potential No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft is now in legal limbo. Aaron explains what's next and why this is different than the Brandon Miller case at Alabama - but still sadly disappointing. College hoops recap: Aaron then rips through a busy Tuesday/Wednesday college hoops slate - discussing Bama clinching the SEC and how Auburn may have cost themselves a tourney spot with an overtime loss (21:00). Why Kentucky's loss to Vanderbilt may have exposed the Wildcats' fatal flaw (31:00) and Arkansas struggling with Nick Smith (35:00). Plus, Bill Self wraps another Big 12 title, maybe his best co

On today's show, Aaron gives a little "cram session" on the NCAA Tournament picture with a week left in the regular season - going through all of the big leagues, and figuring out, who is an NCAA Tourney lock, who is on the bubble and what seed everyone can get. ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 (2:00): Aaron opens by discussing the ACC, Big Ten and Big 12 - including, how much work does UNC have to do, the crazy bubble situation in the Big Ten, where upwards of seven teams (SEVEN!) could be playing for their tournament lives the next two week (14:00), and what to make of the wacky Big 12. Including one "elimination game" this weekend (24:30). SEC, Big East, Pac 12 + other leagues: Finally, Aaron wraps by talking everyone else. What to make of a wild SEC with a week left (31:00), and the status of the Big East (46:00), where a group of teams have separated themselves. The Pac-12 has its best teams playing this weekend (53:00), plus thoughts on the AAC, Mountain West and West Coast Conference (59:00). Today's show is br

On today's show, Aaron recaps a wild Saturday in college hoops, with Indiana beating Purdue, Kentucky surging and thoughts on the Brandon Miller "pat down" celebration. Then, two mega-realignment stories - is FSU trying to leave the ACC? And more bad news for the Pac-12. Saturday college hoops action (2:00): Torres starts off with a jam-packed, college hoops recap to open the show. Indiana beats Purdue - is IU built to make a Final Four? Plus, Kentucky is surging as John Calipari again has the Wildcats peaking in March (18:00). Plus, Torres shares his thoughts on the Brandon Miller "pat down" entrance (24:30). Florida State trying to leave the ACC? (34:00): From there, the realignment craziness continues - as Torres discusses some very interesting comments from Florida State's athletic director. Are they trying to get out of the ACC? More bad news for the Pac-12 (51:00)? Finally, Torres wraps with more bad news out of the Pac-12, which continues to struggle to find partners interested in their TV contract.

On today's show, Aaron discusses the fallout from Brandon Miller's case at Alabama. What has happened since the last show? Why is Alabama still playing him? Will they keep playing? Is Alabama doomed even if they keep playing him? 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 breaks down the wild Alabama/Brandon Miller story - and wonders what's next for Miller and Nate Oats? Then he breaks down a busy Tuesday night in college hoops, where Texas A&M is surging, Marquette and Nova pick up big wins + is Arkansas getting hot at the right time? Full breakdown of the crazy Alabama/Brandon Miller story (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the wild, update with Alabama basketball. A player was charged with murder in January, and on Tuesday we found out that star forward Brandon Miller provided the gun. So what's next for Miller? And will Nate Oats survive as the head coach? Plus Nate Oats' shocking statement, and even more surprising follow-up. Tuesday night college hoops thoughts (19:00): Next up, Aaron recaps a busy Tuesday night in college hoops. Tennessee loses again, but what about a surprisingly surging Texas A&M program? Also, Marquette is running away with the Big East and Missouri picks up a crucial win for their NCAA Tournament hopes. Finally, Ark

On today's show, Aaron opens by discussing an interesting comment on Bryce Young - and explains why he is the biggest story this NFL Draft cycle. Then he recaps the weekend in college hoops - can Kansas go back-to-back, why Kentucky is the team no one wants to see in their bracket, UNC's disastrous year and more. Here's a full rundown: Bryce Young draft hype begins: Aaron opens the show, by discussing Todd McShay's verrrry interesting comments about Bryce Young. Torres explains why Young will be the single most interesting, and controversial prospect in this year's draft. Can Kansas go back-to-back (15:00): From there, Aaron transitions to college hoops. Following Kansas' wild rally against Baylor, they are atop the Big 12 standings and in line to get a No. 1 seed. Can they go back-to-back? Kentucky dominates Tennessee - why the Wildcats are the team no one wants to see in the tournament (28:00): Kentucky beat Tennessee for a second time this week, to officially get off the bubble. And Torres explains why,

On today's show, with Chris Beard's charges dropped will he coach again? With three losses in four games is Purdue set to let everyone down in the NCAA Tournament again? Plus, No. 1 Alabama loses. Finally, we wrap the show with "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong." Here's a full rundown of today's show: With charges dropped - will Chris Beard coach again? (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the latest twist with Chris Beard. With charges dropped - will he coach again? Aaron says the answer is probably "yes" and explains when he will be back, and what schools make sense. Will Purdue disappoint in the NCAA Tournament again? (19:00): Next up, Aaron discusses the week that was in college hoops. He starts by discussing Purdue - with three losses in four games are the Boilermakers set to disappoint in the Big Dance again? Then he talks about the mega-win for Maryland, No. 1 Alabama falling, Marquette toppling Xavier and more. Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong (37:00): Finally, we wrap with America's favorite podcast segment

On today's show, Aaron gives an update on Pac-12 expansion and why the league can be in trouble, then discusses Barry Switzer's critical comments of Oklahoma's move to the SEC. Finally, in a wide open college hoops season, Aaron gives you the five teams he believes are best suited to win it all - with a few very surprising teams mixed in. Pac-12 on the verge of falling apart? Aaron opens by talking about the Pac-12 - while some are focused on potential expansion candidates, Aaron explains why a new report plaints a different picture. Is this league on the verge of breaking up? Oklahoma legend calls out Sooners' move to the SEC: Next up, legendary Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer calls out the school's move to the SEC - is he right? The five teams best built to win college hoops' national title: Finally, we are officially two weeks from March. In a wide open season, Aaron gives the five teams he believes are best built to win the title this season. The list might surprise you. Today's show is brought to you by

On today's show Aaron discusses a wild Super Bowl and why the refs did NOT cost Philadelphia a win against KC. Then he talks college hoops - is Bama historically great, the wild Duke-Virginia ending + is Kentucky headed to the NIT? Super Bowl reaction (2:00): Aaron opens the show with Super Bowl reaction. He explains why did NOT cost Philly the game, and why he knew the Eagles were in trouble late in the third quarter. Plus, thoughts on Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts and of course, the Riahanna halftime performance. The weekend in college hoops: From there, Aaron discusses the weekend that was in college hoops. Is it time to start talking about Alabama as a potentially historically great team after the Auburn win (18:00). Duke's controversial loss to Virginia (32:00) and finally is Kentucky headed to the NIT (41:00)? Plus thoughts on UConn-Creighton, Purdue losing to Northwestern and UCLA rolling again. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 and you can win up to

Aaron opens with the bombshell - Texas and Oklahoma are headed to the SEC early - what does it mean for the two schools and the SEC? From there, he makes his Super Bowl pick and plays "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong." Finally, old friend Nick Coffey joins the show to talk the failing ACC, what's wrong with Louisville and how bad are things between Calipari and Kentucky fans? Oklahoma and Texas are headed to the SEC early - now what (2:00): Aaron opens the show with the big news of Thursday, as Texas and Oklahoma will head to the SEC a year early. Aaron explains why this was always what was going to happen, but what the hold-ups were to get to this point. Also, who are the big winners and losers and what can we expect from the two schools in Year One in the best conference in college sports. Nick Coffey stops by for a visit (18:00): Next up, Aaron is joined by his old friend Nick Coffey to whip around the world of college sports. The guys discuss how the ACC has gotten so bad in college sports - and if UNC made a

It's an all hoops Aaron Torres Podcast, as Aaron talks about Arkansas once again getting hot in February, all while Kentucky suffers a frustrating loss. Then, he talks whether UNC is headed to the NIT after a third straight loss and is UConn back after a dominant win? Arkansas dominates at Rupp (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing Arkansas' dominating win at Rupp. The Hogs are hot again in February, and for the third year in a row appear to be a threat. How good could they be? And how did we get here. Another frustrating loss for Kentucky (13:00): Next, Aaron looks at it from the Kentucky perspective, as the Wildcats lost another tough one. Torres still thinks they're a tournament team, but with another dud (now their third loss at home this season) is this officially the worst coaching job of John Calipari's career? UNC headed to the NIT and is UConn back?: Finally, Aaron wraps the show by discussing two other marquee results from Tuesday. UNC has lost three straight - is the preseason No. 1 team he

Aaron opens the show by discussing a report from "The Athletic" detailing all the crazy details of Jaden Rashada's NIL contract. Then he welcomes in "The Ringer's" John Jastremski to talk the Jim Boeheim mess at Syracuse and if it's time to go, and could St. John's actually hire Rick Pitino? Details on Jaden Rashada's crazy NIL contract: Aaron opens the show by discussing the Athletic's report which detailed Jaden Rashada's crazy NIL deal. He describes the crazy before explaining what it means for the kid, Florida and the future of NIL. Will the NIL market correct itself in coming years? The Ringer's John Jastremski talks Boeheim mess + Pitino to St. John's: Next up, Aaron welcomes John Jastremski, host of "New York, New York" with the Ringer. The guys talk Jim Boeheim - and if it's finally time for him to retire, before switching gears to St. John's. Could the Johnnies actually make a move on Rick Pitino? Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 and you can win

Aaron opens the show by discussing Jim Boeheim's weird rant and why it's time to step away, before switching to a loaded Saturday of college hoops. UNC loses to Duke and it's looking bleak in Chapel Hill and is Purdue losing to Indiana proof they're overrated? Plus, thoughts on the Big 12, Kentucky, Arizona and more. Finally he talks Hugh Freeze quietly making moves at Auburn and Alabama getting its man at offensive coordinator. Jim Boeheim bizarre rant (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing Jim Boeheim's bizarre rant about NIL and returning for next year. He explains why Boeheim is dead wrong, and why this is more proof that this is time for him to step away as Syracuse's head coach Saturday college hoops recap (20:00): From there, Aaron talks a loaded Saturday of college hoops. Is it officially time for UNC to worry after losing to Duke, and is a Purdue loss to Indiana proof that the Boilermakers are overrated? Plus, thoughts on Iowa State-Kansas, UConn-Georgetown and why Kentucky and Arizona are gett

With the first Duke-UNC game this weekend, Aaron wonders if the rivalry died when Coach K left last season. Then, he brings former D1 head coach Jamion Christian for a wide-ranging topic, including how much NIL has changed college hoops in 2023? Finally, Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong, as Aaron shares his best NFL takes, the one college hoops program he was dead wrong on and more. Does Duke-UNC still matter without Coach K? (3:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing what *should* be the game of the weekend: Duke vs. UNC in Durham. Does this rivalry still matter now that Coach K is gone? From there, Aaron also discusses Nate Oats' extension (and what it means for the rest of college hoops) and a couple big results from Wednesday night, including a big Xavier win and bad Tennessee loss. Former D1 head coach Jamion Christian with a wide-ranging conversation on college hoops (21:00): Next, Aaron welcomes his old buddy, Jamion Christian, an AT Media contributor and former D1 head coach who twice coached in the NCAA To

Aaron opens the show discussing Sean Payton's move to Denver - and why there might be an interesting historical comparison to another Super Bowl winning coach who crashed and burned at his second stop. Then, he talks about NIL going off on NIL and wraps with Tuesday college hoops. Kansas is once again alive, Arkansas may have turned a corner, Bama rolls and Kentucky and UConn pick up much needed wins. Sean Payton thoughts (2:00): Aaron opens the show with a little NFL news, as Sean Payton is headed to Denver. Aaron explains why he knew this was happening a few days ago, and why there might be an interesting historical comparison to another former Super Bowl winning head coach. Nick Saban goes off on NIL (19:00): Next, Aaron shares some interesting quotes from Nick Saban on NIL - and explains how Saban might have shown us what the future of NIL looks like Tuesday college hoops (32:00): Finally, Aaron wraps with a little Tuesday college hoops, as Kansas rolls, Arkansas might be getting hot, Bama picks up a h

Aaron opens the show by discussing the weekend in the NFL - and his three big takeaways from Bengals-Chiefs. Then he remembers broadcasting legend Billy Packer and shares thoughts on the big college hoops games, including Texas-Tennessee, another win from Indiana, Kentucky-Kansas, Creighton and more. NFL Playoff reaction (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing his three big takeaways from the Bengals-Chiefs thriller. Why we officially have the NFL's next great rivalry, why Bengals feels should feel *good* coming out of Sunday and why Torres was dead wrong on Mahomes. Plus, a quick thought on the 49ers-Eagles debacle. RIP Billy Packer (25:00): Next, Aaron transitions to college hoops - where the world lost a broadcasting icon in Billy Packer on late Thursday. Why Packer's importance to college hoops remains to this day. College hoops weekend thoughts (33:30): Finally, he wraps talking college hoops weekend results, where Tennessee might just have its best team yet under Rick Barnes (but can you trust th