Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

It's a different kind of Aaron Torres Podcast, as Aaron welcomes in wildlife expert and host of Animal Planet's "Extinct or Alive" Forrest Galante. The guys discuss the show, Forrest's new book and his craziest adventures of trying to find extinct animals in the world's most dangerous countries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron discusses how two incidents this weekend helped him understand why "Name, Image, Likeness" will be a good thing for college sports, gives you a handful of College Football Playoff betting dark horses and also describes how he came down with a severe case of college baseball fever this weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As promised we've got ourselves a Friday bonus episode, as Aaron discusses Thursday's bizarre Coach K press conference, the programs who benefit most from Coach K's retirement and why Jon Scheyer seems destined to fail. Then he welcomes on Nick Coffey to discuss the retirement, state of Louisville basketball and the Dino Gaudio situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with an EMERGENCY POD as Coach K has announced he'll retire following the 2021-2022 season. Aaron has full reaction, goes in depth on why it happened, what it means for college hoops and what's next now that Jon Scheyer is taking over. He also discusses the shocking news that Brad Stevens has stepped down from coaching, and wonders if he'll ever return to the college game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron is back after a holiday weekend to chat about the relationship between fans and players after several incidents this week in the NBA (and recently in college football and basketball as well) and why that relationship is more complicated than many in the media give it credit for it. Then plays a game of "Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong" recapping other big stories from the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With transfer portal season basically over, Aaron updates his "Way Too Early Top 25" with Kentucky, Texas and others making big moves. Then he welcomes Auburn coach Bruce Pearl to the show to talk about a tumultuous off-season, the transfer portal and why he's excited about his 2021-2022 Tiger squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron discusses three more players choosing professional routes over college hoops and what it means for the future of college hoops, as well as reaction to Week 1 college football point spreads being released and Tim Tebow jersey sales through the roof. Finally he gives a wild update on the situation at University of Hartford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron discusses the commitments of Sahvir Wheeler at Kentucky + Remy Martin at Kansas, and what they mean for each team, the latest Louisville scandal and ranks his transfer portal "winners." Then he's joined by ESPN's Dave Pasch to discuss the Pac-12's NCAA Tourney success, the NBA playoffs and share Bill Walton stories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Monday, it's May, but the Aaron Torres Podcast rolls on. Aaron discusses Jaden Hardy choosing the G-League over college hoops (and why it's actually a good sign for college hoops), Bob Huggins' Hall of Fame snub and plays "Where Aaron was right, where Aaron was wrong."  Jaden Hardy (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing five-star guard Jaden Hardy's decision to bypass college for the G-League, and why, in this particular season, only having two players choose the G-League over college hoops is a great sign for college basketball. Also, how close were Kentucky and UCLA to landing him, and why players and their parents are starting to see what Aaron has discussed for years: The value that college basketball brings for a player.  Bob Huggins Hall of Fame snub (18:00): From there, Aaron transitions to Hall of Fame weekend, which also included an announcement on next year's Hall of Fame class. One person not on the list: Bob Huggins, who is eighth on college basketball's all-time wins list, and has consis

It's Thursday and we have a rip-roaring new edition of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Aaron breaks down two major commitments from Wednesday - TyTy Washington to Kentucky and Patrick Baldwin to Milwaukee, and what they mean for their two schools. Then he switches to football and wonders why he wonders why everyone is so upset about Tim Tebow getting another shot in the NFL, and says RIP to a college football legend. Here is the full rundown:TyTy Washington and Patrick Baldwin commit: Aaron opens the show by discussing two major commitments, as five-stars TyTy Washington and Patrick Baldwin commit to Kentucky and UW-Milwaukee specifically. With Washington headed to Kentucky, Aaron explains why he believes the Wildcats have their missing piece, but why one other player - rumored to be ready to commit - would put the Wildcats back at the top of the sport (2:30). Then he talks about Baldwin's decision to play for his father at UW-Milwaukee, and why the best news for college hoops fans is that he didn't end up a

Aaron discusses Kentucky hoops putting together arguably the best coaching staff in the country, Jimbo vs. Saban and why Saban signing two elite players via the transfer portal should be scary for college football fans. Finally, a disappointing update as University of Hartford fights to save DI athletics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Thursday and it's time for an all new Aaron Torres Podcast! Aaron updates his "Way Too Early Top 25" after this spring's transfer portal activity and discusses what the commitment of CJ Fredrick means for Kentucky. Then, he brings on his buddy Jack Pilgrim from KSR to discuss coaching changes at UK, CJ Fredrick and if the Wildcats are ready to bounce back next season. Updated "Way Too Early Top 25" + CJ Fredrick to Kentucky: Aaron opens the show by updating his "Way Too Early Top 25" (4:30). Aaron released his Top 25 after the season, but after a spring full of transfer portal activity, thought it was time to give a quick update, on who had a successful spring and who is falling. There are several news teams who have made a leap. From there he discusses the commitment of Iowa sharpshooter CJ Fredrick to Kentucky (22:00) why the news is way bigger than people realize, and why the Wildcats are one piece away from actually being really good next season. KSR's Jack Pilgrim joins the show: Next up, Kentucky b

Aaron wraps up the NFL Draft, discusses a decommitment from Kentucky (and what it means for the program overall) as well as Emoni Bates' decommitment at Michigan State. Finally, a fascinating - and concerning quote - from Steve Kerr on the present and future of basketball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Friday and we've got a special edition of the Aaron Torres Podcast, as Aaron recaps the entire first round of the NFL Draft. Aaron discusses all the picks from Justin Fields to Mac Jones and Trey Lance and even chats a little bit about the Aaron Rodgers situation in Green Bay. Here's a full rundown of the show: Aaron Rodgers + Justin Fields and Mac Jones: Aaron opens the show by discussing how great it was to see fans back at the draft after last year (2:00), before transitioning to the wild Aaron Rodgers news (6:30). Does Rodgers really want to be traded or just want to embarrass Green Bay and what do both sides do next? From there, Aaron talks about the big draft storylines. He explains why the Bears are now more interesting than they've been in years thanks to the Justin Fields selection (11:00) and why he believes Mac Jones and the Patriots will be a perfect fit (18:00) He wraps wondering what the heck the 49ers plan is with Trey Lance (22:30), why the Bengals would choose a wide receiver over an o

With the NFL Draft set for Thursday, we have the rare Wednesday night Aaron Torres Podcast to get you ready for the big day! Aaron talks the biggest draft storylines, shares his favorite prop bets and welcomes Yahoo Sports NFL Draft expert Eric Edholm to the show. Then he discusses the insane, Mark Emmert contract extension. Here is a full rundown: NFL Draft storylines and prop bets: Aaron opens the show by discussing the most interesting storylines in the lead up to the NFL Draft (3:20). He wonders why it's "controversial" to draft Mac Jones at No. 3, why he believes Justin Fields will go higher than expected, Trey Lance will fall and what will the Bengals do to help Joe Burrow? Finally, with NFL Draft betting booming, he shares his favorite NFL Draft prop bets (22:00).  Yahoo Sports NFL Draft insider Eric Edholm joins the show: Next up, Aaron is joined by Yahoo draft expert Eric Edholm for an in-depth breakdown of the draft (36:00). The guys discuss if Zach Wilson is a safe bet at No. 2, why is Justin Field

Aaron opens the show discussing the life and legacy of Terrence Clarke. He then moves onto the possibility of College Football Playoff expansion, Sunday's stunning Kim Mulkey news and welcomes in USC head coach Andy Enfield for his first sit down interview since the Trojans' Elite Eight run Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron discusses Chet Holmgren's commitment to Gonzaga, Mike Woodson's surprising early run at Indiana and the mega news that top assistant Orlando Antigua is reportedly headed to Kentucky. Then he is joined by National Player of the Year Luka Garza for an exclusive interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Monday and with no major sporting events on the calendar, we've got a hodgepodge edition of the Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron begins by discussing all the big coaching hires in college hoops, and the story about the absurd money that Indiana offered Brad Stevens. Then he discusses the biggest NFL Draft storylines and gives a "Shout out of the Day" to Pete Rose. Here's a full rundown of today's show Grading the college hoops' coaching hires + Brad Stevens/Indiana report: With college hoops' hiring season over, Aaron opens the show by grading the coaching hires (4:00). Aaron grades all the big hires, discusses the surprising hires at Indiana, North Carolina and Arizona and wonders if anyone other than Texas with Chris Beard got a  "home run hire." Speaking of home run hires, Aaron discusses the report of the insane money Indiana offered Brad Stevens. Rather than mocking Indiana, Aaron gives credit, as the Hoosiers were ready to break the bank for a big name head coach (24:00).  Biggest NFL Draft questions

After a few days off, Aaron is back and fired up with a new episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast. He discusses Arizona's hiring of Tommy Lloyd and what he likes and what he doesn't about the hire, as well as a truly dumb NFL Draft take on Trevor Lawrence. Then after a short break he transitions to a mailbag where he discusses Kentucky's point guard woes and a strange story from the University of Hartford. Here's a full rundown: Arizona has a new basketball coach + Dumb Trevor Lawrence draft opinions: Aaron opens the show by discussing Arizona hiring Gonzaga assistant Tommy Lloyd (2:30). He gives you the details on what took so long - and explains why he likes the hire, but also believes there should be some concerns (9:00). Also, USC got punished by the NCAA for their role in the FBI probe - but their punishment was light. And Aaron wonders if that's good news for Arizona, Louisville and Auburn (19:00)? Finally he discusses a truly dumb NFL Draft opinion that has emerged that Trevor Lawrence "doesn't have a ki

It's Monday and we've got a LOADED Aaron Torres Podcast for you. Aaron discusses the mess at Arizona as they still look for a new head coach, Dick Vitale's comments that transfers "ruining" college hoops, plus gets you updated on transfer news from the weekend. Then he welcomes Illinois All-American Ayo Dosunmu to the show Arizona update + are transfers "ruining" college hoops: Aaron opens the show by getting you caught up on the Arizona job - and explains why the whole deal is turning into a total mess. After the school had a leader all weekend they got major pushback - and now, no one knows where they'll go from here (3:00). From there he transitions to Dick Vitale's comments that transfers are "ruining" college hoops. He explains why those comments aren't totally accurate - but that there are unintended consequences to opening up transferring that many fans might not realize (15:00). Finally he gets you up to date on actual transfer news, with Mac McClung hitting the portal and Alabama, Arkansas and Louisv