Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

On today's show Torres pays tribute to Bill Walton - before getting to a busy weekend in college hoops. John Calipari adds DJ Wagner but misses on international star Egor Demin - now what?! Plus, what is BYU getting in Egor Demin and why the Cougars are poised for success in the NIL era. Finally, Torres hits on Mark Pope's up-and-down weekend, losing Chaz Lanier but getting several guys out of the NBA Draft. What are their final pieces? Plus, portal news from Auburn, Texas Tech and more! RIP Bill Walton (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the passing of Bill Walton, what he'll best be remembered for and Torres' experiences spending time with Walton. John Calipari whiffs on international star - now what (21:00): From there, Torres talks about Arkansas missing on international star Egor Demin, who committed to BYU on Tuesday. With only eight scholarship players - what does Cal do next?! Plus, why BYU is quietly having a monstrous off-season (36:00). Mark Pope's hits and misses (45:00): Finally Torres

In 2020, Torres sat down with the legendary Bill Walton - and in honor of Walton, who passed away on Monday, Torres is replaying the entire interview, in full on today's show. Torres talks to the legend about his life, career and the Pac-12, in this fascinating, 40-minute interview. RIP to a basketball legend, and a legendary broadcaster just the same. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this bonus pod, Torres talks about DJ Wagner's late, Sunday commitment to Arkansas and asks - how good can John Calipari's first Razorback team be?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Torres has a special show for you - a pre-holiday mailbag edition of the podcast! Torres answers your questions on the NBA Draft deadline, the recruitment of high school star AJ Dybantsa, Arkansas and Kentucky's final roster moves, CFB Playoff + MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres discusses the Billy Napier/Florida debacle and if Napier is trending as one of the worst coaching hires in college football history. Then, he talks college hoops portal - who's still even in the portal and where do they end up?! And what's going on with DJ Wagner? Plus, some other odds and ends, including the College Football Playoff coming to TNT, and a major scheduling gaffe in hoops! Billy Napier/Florida debacle (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the big news of the week, as Florida and football coach Billy Napier are being SUED by former recruit Jaden Rashada. How did this happen - and why Napier is trending as one of the worst hires in recent college football history. Who's still in the hoops portal - and where they end up (29:00)?! With the NBA Draft deadline, Torres talks about who is still in the portal - and where they'll end up. He hits on big names like Coleman Hawkins, Ugonna Onyenso, Jaylen Wells, Jaxson Robinson, Chaz Lanier and more!! DJ Wagner latest + other

On today's show Torres discusses the recruitment of elite portal star Chaz Lanier, who is choosing between Tennessee, Kentucky and BYU! Where will he land? Plus, after another big portal commit - how good can Louisville be?! More college football notes as Brian Kelly gets bad news... and Deion Sanders and Colorado get good news?! Plus, new DePaul coach Chris Holtmann joins the show! Portal star Chaz Lanier is down to three - where will he go (2:00): Torres opens after a quiet weekend, by discussing the portal recruitment of star Chaz Lanier. He has visited BYU, will visit Kentucky with Tennessee on deck - where will he end up?! And who needs him the most? Louisville makes another portal addition - how good can they be next year? (17:00): From there, Torres talks more college hoops as Louisville makes a surprise portal addition over the weekend. Torres explains why new Louisville coach Pat Kelsey has had as good of an off-season as anyone - and why the Cards should be in the mix for the Top 25 to open 2024-2

On today's show Torres names his college hoops portal winners and losers, then discusses Kentucky being on the verge of another commit and the latest with DJ Wagner! Plus, the Week 1 CFB schedule is out - and it's LOADED! Torres has thoughts!. College hoops transfer portal winners and losers (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the biggest college hoops transfer portal winners and losers! Who had the best spring?! And who is still scrambling?! Thoughts on Kansas, Indiana, UConn, Kentucky, Louisville, Arkansas and more. Plus, the biggest losers this off-season (22:00). DJ Wagner latest + a new commit for Kentucky (35:00): From there, Torres talks the two most actives teams in the portal! Arkansas has not received a commitment from DJ Wagner - should fans panic?! Plus, a surprise visitor to Kentucky - is a commit coming (45:00)?! Week 1 College Football Thoughts (1:00:00): Finally, ESPN put outs its Week 1 college football schedule on Tuesday - and it's CRAZY. Which team has the most to lose in Week 1

On today's show Aaron Torres talks Great Osobor's INSANE NIL deal - and is any player worth $2 million in college hoops?! Then he discusses the SEC deciding to only have Arkansas and Kentucky play once, and whispers from the NBA Draft Combine including risers, fallers, Bronny James and more. Plus, Lincoln University's Will Middlebrooks discusses what it's like taking over a small school program in the modern era!  Great Osobor's insane NIL deal (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Great Osobor becoming the highest-paid player in recorded college hoops history. Torres talks about the number, if it's too much, and the balance of having NIL - but not overspending, in this new era. Arkansas and Kentucky will only play once next season (23:00): Next, Torres discusses the decision by the SEC to only schedule Arkansas and Kentucky once. Did the league make a mistake? And what kind of reception will John Calipari get when he returns to Rupp Arena?! NBA Draft Combine rumors + Bronny James NBA Draft prospects

On today's show Torres wonders why Kentucky is ranked so low in Top 25's and looks at the outlook of Arkansas as well, then talks about the latest in the portal, previewing DJ Wagner's visit, Coleman Hawkins and more. Finally, he wraps on Brian Kelly's comments and an NIL-backed basketball tournament! Why is Kentucky ranked so low in "Way Too Early Top 25's?" (2:00): Torres opens the show by asking about the disrespect for Kentucky in "Way Too Early Top 25's." Many national outlets don't have the Wildcats ranked, and Torres doesn't get it?! He also discusses where Arkansas should be ranked, as John Calipari has a loaded and talented 7-man roster so far. More portal news and notes (29:00): From there Torres hits on some portal news and notes as the NBA Draft Combine nears. Could Illinois star Coleman Hawkins return to school, and why next week's combine will tell us what Jaxson Robinson's plans are. Plus thoughts on Chaz Lanier and some other big names still remaining. Brian Kelly's NIL comments + the rest

On today's show Torres discusses Rick Pitino making big portal moves, then talks more in roster building SZN! DJ Wagner will visit Arkansas - is it done?! Plus, high school star Trent Noah is available - will he commit to Kentucky! Plus, Torres shares his thoughts on the Tom Brady roast! Rick Pitino makes major portal splashes (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Rick Pitino making two major portal splashes this week! What do you need to know - and how good can St. John's be in 2024-2025?! DJ Wagner to Arkansas? High school star Trent Noah to Kentucky (21:00): Next, Torres talks about two rumors in the college hoops world! One, DJ Wagner will visit Arkansas - is it a done deal for him to become a Razorback?! Also, Kentucky high school star Trent Noah has decommitted from South Carolina - will he be a Wildcat (35:00)?! Tom Brady Roast (45:00): Finally, Torres has to share thoughts on the Tom Brady roast, and why it was a signature moment for comedy and the Patriots dynasty! Get your "Big Rick Energy

On today's show Aaron Torres discusses Alabama landing one of the best players in the portal - are the Tide TITLE FAVORITES?! Plus, who are the best players still in the portal - and where will they land?! And finally, Torres talks about his beef with JJ Redick - who now apparently is in the mix for coaching jobs! Bama makes a MAJOR portal splash is Nate Oats squad title favorites (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Alabama locking in a commitment from star portal center Cliff Omoryuri. Does this move make the Tide title favorites heading into 2024-2025?! The biggest names still in the portal - and where they end up?! (19:00): From there, Torres runs down the biggest names in the portal - and wonders where they'll end up. He shares thoughts and updates on DJ Wagner, Adou Thiero, Jaxson Robinson, Coleman Hawkins and more! Finally, he wraps by discussing a new twist in his rivalry with JJ Redick. He discusses where the origin of "Shout out to JJ Redick - you f***head" comes from, and if Redick will e

On today's show Torres reacts to MAJOR moves at Kentucky and Arkansas. Mark Pope makes two major additions, what do Koby Brea and Kerr Kriisa bring to Lexington? Plus, Johnell Davis is headed to Fayetteville - how good are the Hogs?! More moves from Kentucky (2:00): Torres opens the show by talking about Mark Pope's two latest moves - adding sharpshooter Koby Brea and the stunner of portal season, point guard Kerr Kriisa. What does each bring to UK? And what is the Wildcats upside for next season? Johnell Davis to Arkansas - how good can the Hogs be (25:00): From there Torres talks the other big piece of news, as the No. 1 player in the portal, Johnell Davis commits to Arkansas. How good can the Hogs be in 2024-2025?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres talks UConn putting together another title-caliber roster and Mark Pope's LOADED first team coming together at Kentucky, with two new commits. Plus, Arkansas hits the portal and the transfer portal deadline hits - with some big names entering at the last minute! UConn has built another title contender (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing more big news out of UConn - where the Huskies landed portal star Aidan Mahaney. He explains why the Huskies again have a team good enough to win a title in 2024-2025 and who will be the biggest challengers. Mark Pope keeps putting in work (19:00): From there, Torres talks MORE big moves from Mark Pope. After getting a commitment from forward Andrew Carr shortly after last show, Pope pulled off a stunner - adding former McDonald's All-American Brandon Garrison. With the additions, Torres explains why UK already has a Top 25 roster - and who could be next for the Cats! More news and notes (38:00): From there, Torres talks more news and notes. H

Torres starts off with some quicks on the NFL Draft, before transitioning to a MONSTER weekend for Kentucky - as they add both Lamont Butler and Otega Oweh to their backcourt. Finally, Torres wraps with Liam McNeeley heading to UConn, Cade Tyson heading to UNC AND MORE! NFL Draft reaction (2:00): For the first time in awhile, Torres opens talking FOOTBALL - with some NFL Draft reaction! He hits on why the Michael Penix to the Falcons story is overblown, and why Kirk Cousins looks soft complaining about it. Then he talks Caleb Williams, the Jets and Nick Saban's breakout as an analyst on the coverage! Kentucky's big recruiting weekend (26:00): From there, Torres talks about Kentucky's big weekend, as Lamont Butler and Otega Oweh commit to UK. What you need to know about both, why the perception on Lamont Butler is all wrong, and who's next for the Cats?! Liam McNeeley to UConn + the rest of a WILD weekend in hoops (43:00): From there, Torres hits on teh other big news of the weekend, as five-star Liam McNee

On today's show Torres updates his "Way Too Early Top 25" talks insane visitor weekends at Kentucky and Arkansas and more transfer portal notes. Plus, he discusses the weird recruitment of Liam McNeeley. An updated "Way Too Early Top 25" Top 25 (2:00): Torres opens the show breaking down his "Way Too Early Top 25" and where things stand a month into college hoops off-season. Kentucky and Arkansas set for an insane recruiting weekends (24:00): From there, Torres breaks down INSANE recruiting weekends for both Kentucky and Arkansas. Kentucky is set to host the biggest names in the portal - which ones commit first?! Plus, John Calipari has elite high school and portal players on campus - what's it mean for his first Arkansas team (38:00)?! Transfer portal goes WILD (49:00): Next, Torres talks the transfer portal going WILD, breaking down the news and recruitments on Lamont Butler, Kadary Richmond and others! Finally, Torres wraps by talking about the strange Liam McNeeley recruitment - he visited UConn but d

On today's show Torres discusses John Calipari making his moves at Arkansas, with a commit in the books and more coming. The wild, and weird recruitment of 5-star Jayden Quaintance? Finally, with the NFL Draft on Thursday - Torres drops his NFL Draft hot takes and bold predictions on Caleb Williams, JJ McCarthy, big trades and more!  John Calipari quietly making moves at Arkansas (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing John Calipari's first big moves at Arkansas. We know five-star Karter Knox committed, but Calipari is quietly working both elite high school talent and big-time portal visitors. Who could be the next players who go to Arkansas. The strange recruitment of five-star Jayden Quaintance (22:00): Next up, Torres talks about the truly bizarre recruitment of Jayden Quaintance. The five-star will not visit Arkansas and now has cancelled a visit to Kentucky. Are the Cats out of the mix?! And what schools are legit contenders? NFL Drat hot takes (42:00): Finally, Torres finally talks some football

On today's show Torres discusses Mark Pope's first big UK commit, as Amari Williams is headed to Lexington. Who is he and what's next for Big Blue?! Plus, Torres dives into Pope's hire of coaching legend Jason Hart. Finally, he wraps by Duke losing players left and right and hits on a major weekend in the portal, including Jeremy Roach committing, big news at Florida, Michigan, USC AND MORE! Mark Pope lands his first big commitment (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Mark Pope's first big commitment at Kentucky, as Amari Williams is headed to Lexington. Who is he? And what impact will he have with the Wildcats?! Torres also shares thoughts on Pope's quickly emerging coaching staff, including the addition of long-time USC assistant Jason Hart. Duke's losing players left and right (25:00): From there, Torres reacts to the big news of the weekend - as Duke has lost a total of seven players to the portal. Is this just normal for college hoops?! Or are things slowly starting to fall apart in Durham? Por

We have a MEGA Friday show for you, as Torres hits on a slew of major college hoops stories. Reed Sheppard declared for the NBA Draft - what's this mean for Mark Pope's rebuild? Plus, Louisville is making moves, Jerry Jones is dropping bags and Kenny Payne is following John Calipari to Arkansas. Finally, what do you need to know about 5-star Liam McNeeley's recruitment?! Reed Sheppard is headed to the NBA - what's it mean for Mark Pope's rebuild? (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Reed Sheppard's decision to go to the NBA - and what it could potentially mean for Mark Pope's rebuild at UK. Louisville makes moves, Jerry Jones drops bags and Kenny Payne is headed to Arkansas (16:00): From there, Torres talks a few different major topics in the world of college hoops. He explains why new Louisville head coach Pat Kelsey is quietly making moves, and a crazy story involving Jerry Jones and NIL. Plus, during the show news breaks that Kenny Payne is headed to Arkansas as an assistant - and Torres weighs in

On today's show Torres discusses the next big moves for both Kentucky and Arkansas, in terms of recruiting, coaching, staff, portal and more. He shares some important portal updates as major players enter, and wraps on two non-college hoops notes: The crazy Jontay Porter gambling saga and Cormani McClain's sad departures from Colorado. What's next for Arkansas and Kentucky (2:00): Torres opens the show by talking about the two most fascinating programs in college hoops right now - Arkansas and Kentucky. Both have just one player committed - so who is next? We talk, updates on staff, recruiting, portal and more for Arkansas and Kentucky (19:00) Portal updates (41:00): From there, Torres talks about a crazy few days in the portal. Duke starting point guard Jeremy Roach is in, and Torres has a big update on Saint Mary's star Aidan Mahaney. Plus, UConn gets its first big commit. Some non college hoops news and notes (53:30): Finally, Torres wraps by discussing two mega stories outside of college hoops, as Jont

Hassan Diarra joins the pod for the final time this season, discussing UConn's run to back-to-back titles, the Alabama and Purdue games, his big decision on next year - and also, did he ever believe the Dan Hurley-to-Kentucky rumors?! Follow our UConn specific Twitter page - @TorresOnUConn Follow Aaron on Instagram - @AaronTorresPod Follow the show on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices