Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

It's Thursday and you know what that means: An all new episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Aaron opens the show by discussing his "Way Too Early Top 25" for college hoops in 2021, before welcoming in Pat Kondelis, the director of the new film "The Scheme" about Christian Dawkins and the FBI trial in college basketball. Here is a full rundown of today's show:   Aaron discusses his Way Too Early Top 25: Aaron opens the show by discussing his "Way Too Early Top 25" for next college basketball season which he released on KSR earlier this week. He explains why the NBA Draft process may actually help college basketball, before talking about the best teams, and how decisions like Immanuel Quickley and Mason Jones could impact the 2021 season. Also, after breaking down his Top 5, he discusses teams that he thinks could surprise, including UCLA, Tennessee, Arkansas and UConn.   Pat Kondelis, Director of "The Scheme" joins the show: Finally, Aaron welcomes on Pat Kondelis, the director of "The Scheme" the new d

It's Monday and Aaron has a very special episode for you, as legal expert Dan Lust joins him to talk about all the legal issues surrounding sports and the coronavirus. What risk do the leagues take in playing games? When will sports come back? Which sports will come back first? And what about the NBA Draft? Aaron covers it all, in one of the most fascinating conversations ever had on the podcast. Catching up with Nick Coffey: First though, Aaron welcomes his old friend, Nick Coffey to the show. The guys talk about how quickly the world has flipped on its head, to attending sporting events with fans to being in quarantine one week later. Also, how are the guys passing the time in quarantine? Finally, they discuss a little about Rick Pitino's move to Iona, the hire itself, and the success he may (or may not) have. Finally, could the NCAA come down on Pitino before he ever gets things going at his new job? Attorney and Sports Law Expert Dan Lust: Aaron welcomes on sports law expert Dan Lust for one of the most c

It's Thursday and a new episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast is live! Aaron talks about how coronavirus uncertainty could actually help college basketball, as well as Rick Pitino's comments that he "deserved to be fired." Then Rivals.com's Corey Evans joins the show to discuss the wide-ranging impact of coronavirus across the college basketball landscape. How coronavirus uncertainty could help college basketball: Aaron opens the show by discussing how coronavirus uncertainty could help college basketball. With the NBA Draft process so in flux, is it possible that more players choose to stay in college for another season? Aaron then discusses the news that winter sports athletes likely aren't going to get another year of eligibility, and finally wraps by discussing Rick Pitino saying that he "deserved to get fired" during a recent interview. Corey Evans joins the show: Aaron is welcomed by Rivals recruiting analyst Corey Evans. Corey discusses the wide-ranging impact of coronavirus on the sport, from its

Coronavirus may have wiped out most of sports but we've still got a new Aaron Torres Sports Podcast, as Aaron reacts to a surprisingly busy week in college hoops. From Rick Pitino's return to seniors getting a fifth year and much more, he's got you covered. Here is a rundown of today's show: Rick Pitino is BACK: Aaron opens with the surprising news out of Saturday that Rick Pitino is officially back in college basketball after accepting a job at Iona. Aaron explains the positives and negatives of the hire, and what are realistic expectations from Pitino at Iona. Also, could the NCAA -- not any team -- end up being Pitino's toughest opponent this upcoming season? Should Seniors get an extra year of eligibility? Aaron dives into the complicated issue of seniors getting an extra year of eligibility. Aaron explains that while the idea is nice, it might not be possible, and why he has changed his tune on the topic.  Aaron wraps the show by discussing all the ways the Coronavirus has impacted college basketball,

It was an historic day across the sports world, for all the wrong reasons. To mark the occasion we have special edition of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. He breaks down everything that happened the day the NCAA Tournament was canceled. Highlights:  -- The full range of emotions on a wild day in the sports world. -- Why it was the right decision, with a caveat. -- Could Mark Emmert could have left the door open to play the games at a later date? -- All the players and programs he feels for most who were affected by the cancellation. -- What's next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a VERY special edition of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast, as Aaron sits down with Hall of Famer and ESPN analyst Bill Walton at the Pac-12 Tournament to talk hoops. Beforehand, Aaron opens on the big topics in college basketball, most notably the announcement that fans will not be allowed to attend NCAA Tournament games. Here is a rundown of today's show:   The Coronavirus hits college basketball + conference tourney talk: Aaron opens the show by discussing the coronavirus and the NCAA's decision to play games without fans in stands. After consulting with healthcare professionals he discusses the nuance of it all and why he still believes fans should be allowed to attend games if they want to. Then he transitions to the conference tournaments and discusses all the big storylines   Bill Walton Joins the Show: Aaron is joined by a very special guest, ESPN broadcaster Bill Walton. The two sat down at the Pac-12 Tournament, where they discuss the Conference of Champions and why he considers himself to be th

The final weekend of the college basketball season has come and gone, and Aaron Torres is here to wrap it up as only he can. He spans the country talking all the biggest storylines from the weekend, and then welcomes a special guest, as Danny Tarkanian, the son of legendary UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian joins the show. Here is a full rundown of what you need to know: A full recap of the final regular season weekend of college hoops: Aaron opens the show by spanning the country, talking all the big storylines conference by conference. He discusses the Ashton Hagans situation at Kentucky, the Wildcats wild rally in Gainesville and why this might be one of the great regular season wins of the Calipari era (5:00). He then transitions to Archie Miller's beef with Joe Lunardi, and why he actually believes Miller is right on this one (17:00). Aaron then wraps up the rest of the national scene, including Creighton emerging as the favorite in the Big East (26:30) and why you can circle Arizona as a potential upset victim

It's March and oh boy do we have a GREAT episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast for you, as Aaron talks all the big topics of the week, before Baylor head coach Scott Drew joins the show. The pair discuss Baylor's rise, unique recruiting approach and what to expect from the Bears when you fill out your bracket. First though, Aaron hits on several big topics, including: Tennessee's win at Rupp Arena: Aaron opens the show by highlighting Tennessee's win at Rupp Arena and seeing what it means from both sides of the coin. He discusses everything Tennessee has had to overcomet his season, what their bubble chances are, and why the Vols could be shaping up as one of the best teams in college hoops in 2020-2021 (6:30). Then he moves to Kentucky. Should fans be concerned, especially after a reported blowup between John Calipari and Ashton Hagans? Also, why this loss may be a blessing in disguise for the Wildcats come the tournament (15:30). Finally, Aaron talks about Memphis's battle with the NCAA, which took a n

Well folks, it's March and what better way to get ready for the best month on the calendar than with a Monday edition of the Aaron Torres Pod! Aaron talks about the big storylines from the weekend before welcoming on ESPN's Dave Pasch for a fun, 45-minute sit-down. Here is a rundown of today's show: UCLA, Kentucky and the rest of college hoops: After Aaron discussed UCLA briefly last episode, he opens the show by discussing the incredible job Mick Cronin has done to get UCLA to first place in the Pac-12 and why its one of the best coaching jobs he's ever seen in college basketball (5:00). Then he transitions to Kentucky, where, after the Wildcats clinched an SEC regular season title, he believes it might be the best coaching job of John Calipari's time at Kentucky as well (22:00). Finally he wraps by playing "Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong" discussing another Duke loss, Michigan State's sudden improvement and why he might have been wrong about Steve Alford at Nevada after all (31:00) ESPN's Dave

It's a GREAT episode of the Aaron Torres, as Aaron talks about all the big topics of the week before he is joined by ESPN's Jimmy Dykes. Highlights: Duke Loses and Quickley Emerges: Aaron recaps a wild week in college hoops, starting with Duke's loss. The Blue Devils have lost two of three and it's time to question if Duke is really a title contender (regardless of what the polls say). He then discusses Immanuel Quickley's emergence at Kentucky and why he is one of the best stories of the Calipari era. Aaron also touches on UCLA, and the brilliant job that Mick Cronin has done as the Bruins shoot for first place in the Pac-12. Jimmy Dykes joins the show: Aaron is joined by his old buddy, ESPN college basketball analyst Jimmy Dykes. The guys talk about Jimmy's new book "The Film Doesn't Lie" and he explains why he decided to write the book. He also talks about Kentucky's emergence in the SEC, Arkansas's bubble chances and finally, a couple teams no one is talking about that are good enough to win the national

It's an all new Aaron Torres Sports Podcast, as Aaron recaps an upset-heavy weekend in college basketball. He discusses the fall of the top teams in college basketball, as well as James Wiseman's first public comments. Then he welcomes Rhode Island coach David Cox to the show. A complete recap of the day's show: Baylor, Gonzaga and San Diego State lose -- what does it mean? Aaron opens the show by discussing a chaotic Saturday in college hoops where Baylor, San Diego State and Gonzaga lost. Aaron discusses the losses, the fact that Kansas has emerged as the title favorite and what do those losses mean for the No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament (5:00)? He also explains why, for all his off-court faults, Saturday showed why Bill Self is a Hall of Famer. James Wiseman speaks and the rest of college hoops: Aaron then moves to the rest of the weekend that was in college hoops, including James Wiseman's first public comments since leaving Memphis (25:30). Aaron explains why, while the adults in Wiseman's life are t

Are you ready for a fantastic episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast? Aaron recaps the biggest stories in college hoops and then is joined by one of the premier analysts in the sport! That's right, ESPN's Sean Farnham joins the show to discuss all the big topics, but Aaron starts solo, discussing: John Beilein's departure from the Cleveland Cavaliers: Aaron opens the show with the biggest topic in college basketball -- the departure of John Beilein from the Cavs. With Beilein now a free agent, Aaron explains why he believes Beilein will ultimately end up back in college basketball, the spot he will ultimately end up at and why some jobs won't be good fits. College Hoops Action: Aaron then turns his attention to the rest of college hoops, specifically, several big games on Wednesday. After a big win at Minnesota, Aaron asks: Why do Indiana fans hate Archie Miller? He also discusses how Kentucky has now taken a comfortable lead in the SEC standings, and are we sure Auburn is good? Finally, he discusses what

We're now a month away from Selection Sunday and the drama is heating up across college basketball. Aaron Torres is joined by his old buddy Nick Coffey to discuss it all. Here is a rundown of today's show: Maryland wins at Michigan State: In what was the single biggest win of the weekend, Maryland went to Michigan State and picked up a victory, cementing their spot in the national title conversation. Aaron explains why the win showed both Maryland's talent, but also the shortcomings which might cost them come March. A look at Louisville, Kentucky and Duke with Nick Coffey: Aaron's old buddy Nick Coffey joins the show to discuss all the rest of the weekend in college hoops. The guys break down a second straight Louisville loss and ask the question: Even with a solid record and second place spot in the ACC, do they really have the goods to win it all? Also, they talk about Kentucky struggling with another inferior opponent and if it may cost them, and one of the guys believes that Duke might just be the favorit

It's Thursday and time for an all new Aaron Torres Podcast. On today's episode Aaron argues with listeners about how good San Diego State and Dayton are, before looking at bubble teams like Arkansas, Tennessee and Virginia to see what they need to do to get into the NCAA Tournament. Then he is joined by CBS insider Jon Rothstein. Highlights: How do San Diego State and Dayton stack up with the best in basketball? Aaron opens the show by talking about a hot topic in the college basketball streets, San Diego State and Dayton (4:00). He explains why these teams actually have more impressive resumes than most people realize, and why he believes yes, each is capable of winning it all (even if most listeners disagree). He also gives a quick shoutout to Creighton which won at Seton Hall on Wednesday (23:00) before moving to bubble teams. He discusses Arkansas, Tennessee, Virginia, NC State and Mississippi State. Who will get into the Big Dance and who will be home (25:00). Jon Rothstein: Aaron welcomes CBS Sports col

It was a wild weekend across college hoops and Aaron Torres is here to recap it all. From the Duke-North Carolina insanity, to another loss for Memphis, UCLA, Michigan State, UConn, Worldwide Wes and Bob Knight, Aaron covers it all. Here is a rundown: UNC-Duke Insanity: Aaron opens the show by quickly talking the bracket reveal, before turning to that absurd Duke-UNC game (7:30). After some people blamed the refs for the Tar Heels loss, Aaron explains why they have no one to blame but themselves. Then he transitions to Memphis, one of the most disappointing teams in college basketball and asks, "After another loss, how much of this falls on Penny Hardaway." (20:00). A Crazy College Hoops Weekend: Aaron plays his favorite game "Where Aaron was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong," sharing the stuff he got right and wrong on Seton Hall, Michigan State, UCLA, Arizona and UConn (34:00). He wraps talking Worldwide Wes and John Calipari, and whether Calipari is actually a candidate for the Knicks job (44:00) and ends the

As Aaron hits the road, this week we have a very special, non-sports edition of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast On today's show, Aaron welcomes in Steven Murphy and Javier Pena, the two men responsible for helping capture infamous criminal Pablo Escobar. The two men are the real life DEA agents depicted on the show "Narcos" and are also here to talk about their new book "Manhunters." This is an Aaron Torres Pod unlike any you've ever heard before! The guys discuss the following: -- Steven and Javier's arrival in Colombia. -- The real-life danger they faced on a day-in-and day-out basis trying to capture the world's most wanted criminal. -- Raising Pablo's personal prison and what went down when he was captured months later. -- What Escobar's life and legacy should be. -- Their new book and what the show "Narcos" got right and wrong. (*Warning, some of the content of this episode may not be suitable for younger listeners.*) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of Super Bowl weekend Aaron is joined by a very special guest: Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa. Before they get to the gridiron, Torres hits on all the big topics around college basketball, like... Kentucky-Auburn Fiasco: What in the world was that? Torres explains why -- despite awful officiating -- Auburn deserved to beat Kentucky. The game showed just how important Nick Richards and Ashton Hagans are. Despite the loss, this doesn't change Torres' outlook for the 2020 Wildcats. The Weekend in College Hoops: After touching on the Cats and the Tigers he also discusses first place LSU and why, whether you like Will Wade or not, they should get credit for their hot start (18:30). He wraps by discussing Cole Anthony's return, and whether it's realistic or not to think UNC can make a run with him in the lineup (26:30) and shares quick thoughts on Texas Tech and San Diego State (37:30). Joey Bosa Joins the Show (43:00): Just a few days after Dallas Cowboys star Jaylon Smith joined the show, L

After a somber Aaron Torres Pod on Monday it's back to business as usual. Aaron opens the show by discussing the biggest stories in college hoops (including why Florida stinks) and then is joined by Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith live from the Super Bowl in Miami. Here is a rundown of today's show: Florida is the Most Disappointing team in College Basketball: Aaron opens the show by discussing the Florida Gators, the most disappointing team in college basketball. After another loss this week, Aaron explains what has gone wrong in Gainesville and why Mike White is "The Shaka Smart of the Deep South." He then discusses Tom Crean's struggles at Georgia, and why he doesn't like players (including Kentucky's Kahlil Whitney) electing to transfer in the middle of conference play. Jaylon Smith joins the show: Aaron is joined by Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith live from the Super Bowl! The two discuss Jaylon Smith's time at Notre Dame, the injury that led many players to sit out bowl games and why he belives that the

It's Monday and it's a different kind of Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Aaron opens the show by discussing the biggest story in sports on Sunday, the passing of Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others in a tragic helicopter accident. Then he wraps by taking a lighthearted look at college basketball, with the 12 (but really 10) teams he thinks are good enough to win the national championship. Here is a rundown of today's show: The passing of Kobe Bryant: It only felt fitting to open with the biggest story in America, the sudden passing of Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others in a helicopter accident. Aaron describes the scene in Los Angeles and explains why Kobe was one of the few athletes that transcended the sport that he played. He also discusses Kobe's even more important second act, as a doting father for his four daughters. College Hoops Title Contenders: Aaron did wrap the show up with a little lighter subject, discussing the teams he believes are good enough to win the national champ

It's been a wild week in the world of college hoops and Aaron Torres is here to discuss it all in today's edition of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast, as he breaks down the Kansas brawl, Shaka Smart's (likely) final days at Texas and previews the Big 12-SEC Challenge. Today's rundown: The Kansas-Kansas State Brawl: Aaron opens the show by discussing the story that has swept across college basketball, the brawl between Kansas and Kansas State. He explains why he waited until after the suspensions to comment on the story and why the Big 12 got it right by sitting Silvio de Sousa for 12 games. Also, with another black eye to Bill Self's program, is there any chance he could try to get out of Lawrence this offseason? Shaka Smart is (unofficially) done at Texas: After Texas lost by 39 points to West Virginia, Aaron explains why we're seeing the final days of Shaka Smart at Texas. What went wrong for Shaka, who was once a rising star in the sport, and what's next for the Longhorns? Also, Aaron explains the long-term