Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

On today's show Torres reacts to the New York Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau and asks - is Dan Hurley the LEADING candidate to replace him?! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out their entire store here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show - Torres updates his "Way Too Early College Hoops Top 25" after the NBA Draft deadline. He talks about UNC adding an international star and a WILD Cooper Flagg report. Plus, he talks about Greg Sankey's bad week at SEC Spring Meetings. Post NBA Draft Deadline College Hoops "Way Too Early" Top 25 (3:00): With the NBA Draft deadline behind us - Torres updates his "Way Too Early Top 25, as Kentucky and Florida make big moves and NC State enters for the first time! UNC's big weekend + Cooper Flagg crazy NIL story (32:00): From there, Torres discusses UNC finally making a marquee addition to its roster + there was a WILD Cooper Flagg NIL story which broke over the weekend. Is it true (46:00) Are Greg Sankey and the SEC losing control of college football (58:30): Finally, Torres talks about a bad week for Greg Sankey at SEC spring meetings, where the league looked weak and whiny as college football playoff expansion conversations continue on. Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out their entire store here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a VERY special Aaron Torres Podcast - as we make our once-a-year check in to talk college baseball! With the College World Series beginning on Friday, Arkansas play-by-play voice Phil Elson joins to preview the field, talk about the SEC's dominance, who will get to Omaha and who's a legit title contender?! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out their entire store here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres has FULL reaction to the big announcement that Kentucky star Otega Oweh will withdraw from the NBA Draft and return to college basketball! What does it mean for the Wildcats in 2025? And what is their ceiling?! Get your "Hope in Pope" T-shirts and support the show Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out their entire store here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Torres is back after a LONG weekend with a loaded show! Alex Condon, Yaxel Lendeborg, Karter Knox and Milos Uzan withdraw from the draft - here's what it means for their team. What about Kentucky star Otega Oweh - he isn't REALLY staying in the draft is he?! Finally, Torres talks about a busy weekend for Will Wade who is putting the finishing touches on a Top 25 team and what about Kansas who lost out on two huge recruits last weekend?! Plus, Alabama coach Kalen Deboer makes a RIDICULOUS statement! NBA Draft Deadline news and notes (): With the NBA Draft deadline on Wednesday at midnight, Torres hits on all the big names and latest decisions. What impact do Yaxel Lendeborg (Michigan), Milos Uzan (Houston), Karter Knox (Arkansas) and Alex Condon (Florida) have on the title picture? Plus, could Kentucky's Otega Oweh ACTUALLY stay in the draft (22:00)? NC State's big weekend + Kansas big problems (37:00): From there, Torres talks about a busy rest of the weekend! Will Wade and NC State pick up their biggest commitment yet - how good could the Wolfpack be next season? Plus, is it time to panic at Kansas where they keep missing on big-time recruits?! Finally, Torres talks about the SEC spring meetings and a delusional quote from Alabama head coach Kalen Deboer! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out their entire store here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show ‪Torres has IMMEDIATE reaction to Arkansas star Karter Knox's announcing he'll withdraw from the NBA Draft and return to Arkansas - does this make the Hogs the SEC favorites in basketball heading into 2025-2026? Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out their entire store here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack⁠⁠⁠⁠ that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - ⁠⁠⁠⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this "Best of the Aaron Torres Pod" this holiday weekend, Torres re-lives the best moments of Kentucky's MONSTROUS off-season and asks - are the Wildcats NATIONAL TITLE FAVORITES going into next season?! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out their entire store here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show ‪Torres is joined by BYU‬ star ‪AJ Dybantsa‬ LIVE IN PROVO! The guys discuss AJ's transition to college hoops, life in Provo and AJ's charity work. Plus, the reason he chose BYU over other colleges, how much of a role NIL actually played + his expectations for the Cougars next season! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out their entire store here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show - Torres opens with a major announcement, before getting into news and notes from the world of college sports. Boogie Fland is on campus at Florida - is a commitment coming?! Plus, updates on PJ Haggerty and Darrion Williams. Is Duke about to land international star Dame Sarr?! Finally, in the world of football - is the USC-Notre Dame football rivalry about to be gone for good?! Boogie Fland future (2:00): We open the show by talking about the future of former Arkansas star Boogie Fland. He visited Florida on Monday - is he a lock to be a Gator? And just how good will Florida be with him?! PJ Haggerty/Darrion Williams updates (23:00): From there, Torres discusses two huge names. Memphis guard PJ Haggerty and Texas Tech forward were both at the Combine last week - and both in the portal. With little draft buzz - will both return to college?! And what are their most likely landing spots?! Plus, is Duke about to add an international star (45:00)? And is the USC-Notre Dame football series about to be cancelled (59:00)? Also, a BIG announcement to lead the show! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out their entire store here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres talks the BIG news out of the NBA Draft Combine, where Arizona loses Carter Bryant, Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg is uncertain and North Carolina continues to be all over the place. Plus, Mark Pope makes a BOLD statement and John Calipari appears ready to make a BIG gamble. NBA Draft Combine whispers + intel (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the big news out of the NBA Draft Combine. Arizona loses star Carter Bryant - did the Wildcats waste this talented star?! Plus, some interesting updates on portal star Yaxel Lendeborg (20:00), thoughts on UNC losing another key piece, Otega Oweh, Tahaad Pettiford and Karter Knox (32:00). Mark Pope's bold statement (49:00): From there, Torres discusses Mark Pope's mid-spring press conference - and one VERY interesting comment he had about the job and Kentucky basketball as a whole. John Calipari's BIG gamble (57:00): Finally, we discuss some comments from John Calipari this week about his 2025-2026 roster - and why he could be taking a MAJOR gamble with next season's team. Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out their entire store here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres reacts to Arkansas star Boogie Fland withdrawing from the draft and returning to college. Which schools could he be interested in?! Plus, new Kentucky Wildcat Reece Potter joins the show! Boogie Fland withdraws from the NBA Draft - where's he headed (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Boogie Fland withdrawing from the NBA Draft and returning to college hoops. He says there's one school that makes the most sense as his next landing spot - where is it?! New Kentucky transfer Reece Potter joins the show (20:00): From there, Torres is joined by the newest Kentucky Wildcat transfer commit - Reece Potter! The guys discuss growing up in Lexington, his decision to commit to UK, relationship with Mark Pope and the 2026 Wildcats. Plus, why the first call from Kentucky seemed too good to be true! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out their entire store here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres has full reaction to the NBA Draft lottery - and Cooper Flagg's stunning landing with the Dallas Mavericks. Was it RIGGED? It sure seems that way? Plus,he names the team with the single most UNDERRATED college hoops off-season and Michael Jordan's return to the "NBA on NBC." The Dallas Mavericks win the draft lottery and NBA fans are PISSED (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the stunning news that the Dallas Mavericks won the NBA Draft lottery to select Cooper Flagg. Torres explains why its VERY suspicious to see the Mavs land the pick just months after Luka Doncic was traded to the Lakers, in a trade that benefited the entire league. Is there a conspiracy theory?! And what could Flagg ACTUALLY bring to the Mavs?! The most underrated off-season in college hoops (26:00): From there, Torres answers a mailbag question about if UConn has had the most "Underrated off-season in college hoops." He wraps by discussing Michael Jordan's return to "NBA on NBC" + responds to listener reaction to Flagg's unique lottery night (42:00) Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out their entire store here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres previews the NBA Draft combine - discussing the teams with the most at stake, from Arizona, Michigan, Kentucky, Arkansas, NC State and more. Then with schedules coming out in college hoops, he hits on the five best games on the schedule so far. He talks an interesting stat that may prove Arkansas hoops is better than we realize and hits on college football odds and ends. Can Nick Saban save college football?! Clemson + Notre Dame get on the schedule and a VERY weird 2026 NFL Mock Draft has dropped. WHAT?! What's at stake in the NBA Draft Combine (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing next week's NBA Combine and the impact it can have. There are "stay or go decisions" at Duke, Kentucky, Arkansas, Michigan, NC State and more - and Torres has all the details! College basketball schedules are coming out - best games so far (24:00): From there, Torres reacts to a slew of big college basketball game announcements this week. Thoughts on the top five games so far, including Kentucky-Louisville as an early season matchup, Arizona with a pair of big matchups, a Rick Pitino vs. Mark Pope showdown + Thanksgiving's big game. Also a VERY interesting stat on Arkansas basketball (39:00). College Football Odds and Ends (52:00): Finally, Torres wraps by talking college football odds and ends. He opens with Nick Saban being appointed to a committed to fix NIL - can he do anything?! Notre Dame-Clemson will play the next 12 years - and that's a bad thing? Plus, the worst 2026 NFL Mock Draft... EVER! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out their entire store here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show ‪Torres is joined by Kentucky forward Jayden Quaintance! The guys discuss Quaintance's injury timeline, his decision to re-commit to Kentucky, excitement to be part of BBN and much, MUCH more Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out their entire store here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack⁠⁠⁠⁠ that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - ⁠⁠⁠⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres updates his "Way Too Early Top 25" talking big changes for several teams including St. John's, Michigan, UConn and Kentucky. Plus, portal star PJ Haggerty appears set to commit, some WILD Boogie Fland portal rumors + has John Calipari officially found his next star in freshman Darius Acuff?! Updated "Way Too Early Top 25" (2:00): Torres opens the showing by updating his "Way Too Early Top 25" for college hoops next year - as teams like St. John's, UConn, Kentucky and others are on the rise, while others fall. Plus, who is ACTUALLY the best team in the SEC heading into 2025-2026? PJ Haggerty decision coming + WILD Boogie Fland report (33:00): From there, Torres reacts to news that portal star PJ Haggerty might be nearing a commitment. What's the school? And why it would have a HUGE impact on a big name coach?! Plus, a wild story, that former Arkansas guard Boogie Fland has been offered a crazy deal to withdraw from the draft and transfer to one school (45:00). Does John Calipari have his next star (1:01:00): Finally, Torres wraps by talking about a big spring for future Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr., who took home MVP at a prestigious event this weekend. Does John Calipari officially have his next STAR at Arkansas? Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: ⁠⁠⁠Check out their entire store here⁠⁠⁠ Also, thank you to ⁠⁠⁠Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack⁠⁠⁠ that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - ⁠⁠⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres talks about a BUSY end of week across sports. Kentucky and St. John's officially schedule a show down - and that's GREAT news for college hoops. Plus, Mark Pope spoke on Wednesday and shared a LOT of interesting tidbits. From there, Torres talks AJ Dybantsa arriving at BYU and the expectations that come with it, more trouble for Bill Belichick and Jordan Hudson and his old buddy JJ Redick falling flat on his face! Kentucky vs. St. John's + Mark Pope speaks (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the BIG news of the day, as St. John's is set to square off with Kentucky next year. Why this is great for college hoops and first thoughts on Mark Pope vs. Rick Pitino! Plus, Torres weighs in on Mark Pope's interview with Jon Rothstein - and what we learned about the 2025-26 Wildcats (20:00). AJ Dybantsa officially arrives at BYU (35:00): From there, a reaction to the news that the No. 1 recruit in America AJ Dybantsa has OFFICIALLY arrived at BYU. What are realistic expectations for the Cougars, with the No. 1 player in America on campus?! More Bill Belichick drama (47:00): Next, a conversation about Bill Belichick and NEW twists with the strange relationship with his girlfriend. Plus, Torres revisits his old rival JJ Redick, shares the full story of their beef and explains why he is NOT sad to see Redick fall flat on his face in the playoffs (1:00:00). Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: ⁠⁠⁠Check out their entire store here⁠⁠⁠ Also, thank you to ⁠⁠⁠Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack⁠⁠⁠ that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - ⁠⁠⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On today's show Torres reacts to a VERY busy weekend in sports. He talks the Shedeur Sanders story, why he fell and why he's still a great fit for the Browns. With college hoops portal wrapping up, he names his portal winners. Plus, BYU gets the return of Richie Saunders - are they a title contender? And what does Torres make of the report of Kentucky having a $20 million roster? Shedeur Sanders fall - why did it happen + how does he fit with the Browns (3:00): Torres opens the show by talking the biggest story of the weekend - Shedeur Sanders' BIG slide in the 2025 NFL Draft. What happened? And now that it's over, how does he ACTUALLY fit with the Browns? Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: ⁠Check out their entire store here⁠ Also, thank you to ⁠Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack⁠ that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - ⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this audio only Aaron Torres Pod - Torres reacts to Round 1 of the NFL Draft. The REAL reason Shedeur Sanders fell, are off the field concerns valid and will teams regret passing on him?! Plus, picks Torres loved and hated, talking Travis Huner, Ashton Jeanty, Tetairoa McMillan and more! Why did Shedeur Sanders fall (): Torres opens the show by discussing Shedeur Sanders fall to Round 2. What really happened?! Are concerns about attitude legit?! And will teams regret passing on him?! The best and worst of Round 1 (): From there, Torres talks about his favorite and least favorite picks of Round 1. Why he loves the Travis Hunter trade and Tetairoa McMillan to Carolina. Plus, why the one pick that Torres absolutely HATED! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres discusses how the Iamaleava family finds itself in MORE hot water - this time with younger brother Madden. Plus, Arkansas Boogie Fland is in the portal - will he return to college? And where could he end up? Plus, the portal officially closes! Here are the biggest names still available - and where they could end up! The Iamaleava family is in MORE trouble (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing how the Iamaleava family is in MORE trouble - and how dad may have somehow screwed his younger son Madden, much worse than he did Nico! Boogie Fland is in the transfer portal (24:00): From there, a reaction to the news that Boogie Fland has entered the transfer portal while testing the NBA Draft waters. While Fland *plans* on staying in the NBA Draft could the money in college basketball be too good? And if so, which schools could land him? Also, why a return to Arkansas almost certainly isn't in the cards. The portal closes - who is in and where do they end up (38:00): Finally, we wrap by talking about college hoops transfer portal officially closing on Tuesday night. Torres runs through the big names including Darrion Williams, Derrion Reid, RJ Luis, Andrej Stojakovic, Cedric Coward and more and where they could potentially land! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres talks Arkansas wild weekend, as a loaded team comes together - is it the SEC's best?! Plus, Denzel Aberdeen to Kentucky, Ian Jackson to St. John's and PJ Haggerty's insane NIL asking price. Finally, UConn's dominoes are beginning to fall - where a five-star is out the door and veteran Alex Karaban could be next Did John Calipari just put together the SEC's best team (2:00): Torres opens by discussing Arkansas' big week. With several key players announcing their return, portal pieces + two McDonald's All-Americans, did John Calipari just put together the SEC's best team? Kentucky locks in its last piece (24:00): From there, Torres talks Kentucky's potential final addition in guard Denzel Aberdeen. What will he bring after helping Florida win a national title last season?! A portal player's crazy demands, Pitino adds another + UConn's puzzle pieces come together (38:00): Finally, we wrap the show talking about the other big news of the weekend. Portal star PJ Haggerty has made some INSANE demands - what school is most likely to meet them?! Rick Pitino adds maybe his biggest recruit yet (51:00) + UConn's roster is coming together. Did we get an unofficial answer to if star Alex Karaban is coming back next season (1:01:)? Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres asks: Which star Arkansas player announces his return first? And what does it mean for the 2025-2026 Hogs? A slew of stars enter the portal with PJ Haggerty, Chad Baker-Mazara and Andrej Stojackovic all announcing their decisions to transfer. Plus, what's the latest with 5-star Nate Ament and international star Dame Sarr? Which Arkansas stars return (2:00): NOTE - This episode was recorded before Arkansas announced DJ Wagner, Trevon Brazile and Billy Richmond will return for the 2025-2026 season - Torres talks about the three and the impact they could have if they return! The portal gets CRAZY as deadline nears (24:00): From there, Torres talks about the portal going crazy as next week's deadline nears. All-American PJ Haggerty (Memphis) enters - where could he end up?! What about Auburn star Chad Baker-Mazara?! And Cal star Andrej Stojakovic?! Where will the star players land?! Updates on five-star Nate Ament and international star Dame Sarr (38:00): Finally, Torres wraps with high school recruiting news. Five-star Nate Ament seems to finally be settling on a school?! And what about international star Dame Sarr? Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres talks about the fallout of Nico Iamaleava's decision at Tennessee - as the former Vols quarterback seemingly has no where to go. Plus, a busy few days in the portal in college hoops. Arkansas finally gets their first commit - and isn't done. Lamar Wilkerson chooses Indiana over Kentucky and UK star Otega Oweh is also testing the NBA Draft waters. Plus, five-star Tyran Stokes' recruitment is starting to heat up. Nico Iamaleava fallout is BAD (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the fallout from Nico Iamaleava's decision to leave Tennessee. He explains why the market for Nico isn't what people expected and why he'll have to take a pay cut at his next school. Is Nico a cautionary tale? And did his father and family fail him?! John Calipari's big portal day (22:00): From there Torres discusses John Calipari's big portal day, as Arkansas lands not one, but TWO big portal players. Lamar Wilkerson chooses Indiana over Kentucky + Otega Oweh declares (38:00): Next, more hoops talk! Portal star Lamar Wilkerson shocks the world picking Indiana over Kentucky. Then, Kentucky star Otega Oweh declares - what are the chances he actually stays in the draft?! Finally, Torres talks the recruitment of 5-star 2026 prospect Tyran Stokes - a visit has been set up. Will he reclassify and play college basketball next year?! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this short, bonus pod - Torres talks about transfer star Lamar Wilkerson. He's down to Indiana vs. Kentucky. Do we already know where he's headed?! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show dives into a WILD weekend - discussing the Nico Iamaleava mess at Tennessee, if there were any winners and what's next for both the school and player. Plus, Mark Pope has a MONSTER weekend retaining Brandon Garrison and bringing in European star Andrija Jelavic. Finally, other details on the remaining best players in the portal - and where they're likely to land! The Nico Iamaleava/Tennessee mess (2:00): Torres opens by discussing the biggest story in sports this weekend - the mess surrounding Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava. How did the situation get so bad?! Why Tennessee did everything right. And why this feels like a tipping point for college sports and NI. Mark Pope's busy Saturday (29:00): From there Torres talks about Mark Pope's busy Saturday, landing international star Andrija Jelavic as well as the return of center Brandon Garrison. They discuss the impact of both, who could potentially be next for the Wildcats and just how good can this team be next year? Who's left in college hoops transfer portal - and where are they headed (46:00): Finally, a deep dive into the big names left in college hoops transfer portal and where they could be potentially headed. What Ian Jackson's visit to St. John's did (and didn't) mean? Plus, UNC on the cusp of a big land. A new 5-star is now in the portal. And finally, what the heck is going on at Arkansas and when could they actually land someone?! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres dives DEEP into college hoops off-season. He releases his first "Way Too Early Top 25," then discusses some of the biggest schools in America going portal crazy! Finally, he talks JT Toppin returning to Texas Tech for BIG money and Arizona adding 5-star Brayden Burries! Torres drops his "Way Too Early Top 25" (): Torres opens the show by dropping his "Way Too Early Top 25" discussing his Top 10, big off-seasons (already) for Arizona, Michigan, Kentucky, Louisville and others - plus who could move up with a big move in the coming days?! Big Programs go portal crazy (31:00): From there he discusses big programs going portal crazy - are North Carolina, Kentucky, Arkansas and BYU all on the verge of their next commitments? Big 12 Player of the Year JT Toppin will return + Arizona adds a five-star (45:00): Finally, Torres discusses two more big stories. Big 12 Player of the Year JT Toppin returns for an INSANE NIL deal - and Aaron thinks that's a *good* thing for college hoops. Plus, Arizona lands five-star Brayden Burries - will this be Tommy Lloyd's best team at Arizona?! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres has QUICK reaction to Kentucky landing arguably the best player in the portal in former Arizona State forward (and Kentucky commit Jayden Quaintance). Why this is the biggest recruit of Mark Pope's young career at Kentucky. Why Torres isn't worried about Quaintance's recent injury history - and why it says one big thing about Mark Pope heading into his second season Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres is LIVE in San Antonio reacting to the most shocking national title game finish ever! Houston falls apart late and Florida wins the title - and Torres breaks it all down! Plus, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey joins courtside at the game. Also, why college basketball is in better shape than its been in a long time! Houston collapses against Florida (2:00): We open with full title game reaction - discussing Houston's meltdown for the ages and what Florida did to come back and win. Plus, why Florida proved to be a deserving champ and college basketball's best team when it's all said and done. Greg Sankey joins the show (24:00): From there, Torres is joined by a very special guest - as SEC commissioner Greg Sankey joins the show! The guys talk the SEC's incredible rise, what makes Todd Golden so unique + why the SEC proved to be the best conference in college basketball this season! Finally, we wrap the show explaining why college basketball is in a better space in 2025 than it's been in decades - and a big thank you to all the fans who listened all season! Get a 150 percent deposit match with our friends from BetUSTV Going to NCAA Tournament games - at SeatGeek you can use code "TORRES" and get $20 off your first purchase! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres makes his national title game pick, with a deep dive on Florida vs. Houston. Plus, UConn wins the title and Torres goes AFTER Dawn Staley. Plus, Torres welcomes legendary sports writer Bob Ryan to the show live in Houston, as the guys talk his career, covering some of the biggest moments in sports, Duke's meltdown AND MORE! National title game pick (2:00): Torres opens by making his full title game pick - breaking down Houston vs. Florida from EVERY angle. UConn wins the women's natty (): From there, Torres talks about UConn winning its first national title since 2016 in women's basketball - and why this one is different than all the others. Torres' Dawn Staley take goes viral (): From there, Torres explains why he believes Dawn Staley is both a great coach and also the biggest phony in sports. Plus, he explains a viral tweet about Staly that he sent that got the WHOLE internet mad. Legendary sportswriter Bob Ryan joins the show (): Finally, Torres wraps with a VERY special interview - as he sits down with legendary sportswriter Bob Ryan LIVE at the Final Four. The guys discuss Duke's meltdown, if Cooper Flagg really is the next Larry Bird, plus Bob's best Final Four memories. Then, he discusses the state of the NBA and shares his best Michael Jordan stories. Get a 150 percent deposit match with our friends from BetUSTV Going to NCAA Tournament games - at SeatGeek you can use code "TORRES" and get $20 off your first purchase! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres has FULL reaction to the wildest Final Four Saturday in recent memory, as Houston rallies to beat Duke in an all-time stunner. Did Houston win or Duke lose? Also, did Cooper Flagg's questionable foul call cost Duke the game? Finally, Torres talks Walter Clayton's historic night and why he's the new Kemba Walker. Finally, a first look at Saturday's Houston-Florida final! Houston rallies to beat Duke in an all-time stunner (2:00): Did Houston win or Duke lose? Also, did Cooper Flagg's questionable foul call cost Duke the game? Walter Clayton's historic night (32:00): From there, Torres talks Walter Clayton's historic night - is he becoming this generation's Kemba Walker?! Plus, a first look at Houston-Florida! Get a 150 percent deposit match with our friends from BetUSTV Going to NCAA Tournament games - at SeatGeek you can use code "TORRES" and get $20 off your first purchase! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres makes his OFFICIAL Final Four picks - with full previews and deep dives on Florida-Auburn, Houston-Duke and more! Plus, North Carolina gets its biggest portal commit so far - and they might not be done yet! Get a 150 percent deposit match with our friends from BetUSTV Going to NCAA Tournament games - at SeatGeek you can use code "TORRES" and get $20 off your first purchase! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres is LIVE in San Antonio, talking Day 1 of Final Four media availability. What did he learn about all four teams?! Plus, he talks the latest developments in the portal, as UConn and Louisville get big names and Kentucky's portal woes... continue. Final Four first thoughts (3:00): Torres opens the show with first thoughts from San Antonio - and what he learned about Duke, Houston, Auburn and Florida at Thursday's media availability. Louisville + UConn pick up big portal commits (25:00): From there, Torres talks about some BIG early portal winners as Louisville picked up a THIRD big-time portal commit. Plus, UConn lands the perfect piece - how good can Dan Hurley's quad be in 2025-2026?! Kentucky keeps missing on portal targets (46:00): Finally, Torres discusses Mark Pope missing on some big early targets, including Donovan Dent and others - how worried should UK fans be?! Get a 150 percent deposit match with our friends from BetUSTV Going to NCAA Tournament games - at SeatGeek you can use code "TORRES" and get $20 off your first purchase! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres discusses ALL the big moves in the portal. He discusses the big names to enter and visits, plus big commits at St. John's, Louisville and more. Who else could be on commit watch? Early week portal updates (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the biggest names to enter the portal early in the week - including UAB's Yaxel Lendeborg, UCLA's Aday Mara, Arizona's Henri Veesaar and more. Plus, is Kentucky trending for their next big commit? The big commits of the last few days (31:00): From there, Torres talks the big commits of the last few days - including big commits for St. John's and Rick Pitino, Louisville's Pat Kelsey cooking and much, MUCH more. Get a 150 percent deposit match with our friends from BetUSTV Going to NCAA Tournament games - at SeatGeek you can use code "TORRES" and get $20 off your first purchase! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On tonight's show Torres talks the Final Four being set!!!! We recap all four Elite Eight games and preview the Final Four! Plus, portal insanity as big names commit, visits are set up and much, MUCH more Auburn wins the South (2:00): Torres opens up with the final ticket punched as Auburn wins the South, as Johni Broome overcomes a crazy late-game injury for the Tigers to advance to the second Final Four of the Bruce Pearl era Houston topples Tennessee (14:00): From there, Torres talks about the Midwest where Houston dominated Tennessee to advance to another Final Four. Torres discusses why Houston might be the most underappreciated "great" team he can remember, and if this was the last, best chance for Tennessee to make a Final Four. Plus, why this game has shades of the 2022 Elite Eight - when Torres and JJ Redick started beefing! Saturday's results (24:00): Next, Torres talks Saturday's results. He explains why Jon Scheyer has exceeded all logical expectations at Duke, and did Florida win the West, or did Texas Tech lose it?! Weekend portal INSANITY (42:00): Finally, Torres talks weekend portal insanity. Donovan Dent shocked the world and ended up at UCLA and Kentucky got its first commit. Plus, Big East Player of the Year RJ Luis shocked the world and entered the portal - what was that about?! Plus, the other big names, and big weeks ahead at Indiana and UConn?! Get a 150 percent deposit match with our friends from BetUSTV Going to NCAA Tournament games - at SeatGeek you can use code "TORRES" and get $20 off your first purchase! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres reacts to a WILD Sweet 16 Thursday - Arkansas falls apart against Texas Tech - did Texas Tech win it or did Arkansas lose?! Plus, Duke is peaking - can anyone beat them and Alabama makes history. Plus, what's next at BYU, and Florida beats Maryland to head to the Elite Eight. Arkansas falls apart against Texas Tech (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Arkansas falling apart against Texas Tech. The Hogs had a 13-point lead with four minutes to go and lost - was it bad coaching? Bad luck?! And what did Texas Tech do RIGHT to get the win?! Duke makes its statement and Alabama makes history (19:30): From there, Torres talks about the rest of a VERY busy Thursday in the Sweet 16. Duke makes its statement against Arizona and Alabama makes history against BYU (27:00)! Plus, what's next for BYU this off-season and what to make of a Florida blowout of Maryland in San Francisco? Get a 150 percent deposit match with our friends from BetUSTV Going to NCAA Tournament games - at SeatGeek you can use code "TORRES" and get $20 off your first purchase! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres previews the Sweet 16, making game-by-game picks for all four regions. Plus, a Tuesday transfer portal update as things are starting to get... CRAZY East Regional Preview (3:00): Previewing Alabama vs. BYU + Duke-Arizona West Regional Preview (26:00): Can Arkansas beat Texas Tech? Plus, Florida vs. Maryland South Regional Preview (43:00): Next are Friday's Ole Miss-Michigan State and Auburn-Michigan previews Midwest Regional (53:00): Finally, Torres talks Kentucky vs. Tennessee Part III + Houston vs. Purdue Tuesday Transfer Portal News (1:07:00): The last segment covers big news from the transfer portal on Tuesday, with star Donovan Dent entering + are Kentucky and Arkansas on commit watch?! Get a 150 percent deposit match with our friends from BetUSTV Going to NCAA Tournament games - at SeatGeek you can use code "TORRES" and get $20 off your first purchase! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's BONUS episode - Torres reacts to the college basketball transfer portal opening - discussing the big names who've entered and other big stories from the first day of the portal cycle! Get a 150 percent deposit match with our friends from BetUSTV Going to NCAA Tournament games - at SeatGeek you can use code "TORRES" and get $20 off your first purchase! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres reacts to an AWESOME Sunday of the NCAA Tournament - Florida survives UConn. What does UConn have to do this off-season to put them back in the title mix? Mark Pope's dream first season continues, plus the SEC proves its the BEST CONFERENCE EVER! Florida survives UConn - what's next for the Huskies this off-season (2:00): Torres opens by discussing Florida surviving UConn. Plus, what Dan Hurley must do to fix the Huskies after a disappointing season. Kentucky rolls as Mark Pope has his signature March moment (25:00): From there, Torres talks about Kentucky rolling into the Sweet 16 in Mark Pope's first season. Torres talks the most impressive parts of Kentucky's run and - can they beat Tennessee for a third time?! The SEC makes its statement (35:00): Next Torres talks the SEC with a record-setting SEVEN TEAMS making the Sweet 16, and why this league is OFFICIALLY the best we've ever seen. Saturday results (48:00): Torres wraps by talking Saturday's big games including final thoughts on John Calipari and Arkansas headed to the Sweet 16, BYU going to the second weekend for the first time since 2011 + Sean Miller heading to Texas in a BIG shake up in the SEC. Get a 150 percent deposit match with our friends from BetUSTV Going to NCAA Tournament games - at SeatGeek you can use code "TORRES" and get $20 off your first purchase! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Torres does a INSTANT REACTION show - as John Calipari beats Rick Pitino to take Arkansas to the Sweet 16! Get a 150 percent deposit match with our friends from BetUSTV Going to NCAA Tournament games - at SeatGeek you can use code "TORRES" and get $20 off your first purchase! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres reacts to a WILD Friday of the NCAA Tournament, talking about both Kentucky and Arizona rolling - is UofA the most underrated team in the bracket?! Plus, Duke and Florida look good, but Alabama doesn't. Time to worry for the Tide?! Plus, UNC's disastrous season is officially over - what do they need to do to make sure a season like this never happens again?! Kentucky rolls - can they beat Illinois (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Kentucky's opening round NCAA Tournament win - and why it was a bigger deal than you think. Can they beat Illinois in Round 2? Arizona dominates - are they the most underrated team in the field (17:00): From there, Torres switches gears and talks about Arizona's statement win over Akron - with no bad losses in two months and talent all over the court, are they the most underrated team in the field?! UConn moves on (31:00): More Friday talk, as UConn wins a HISTORIC 13th straight NCAA Tournament game - what shot do they have against Florida?! Has the transfer portal killed March upsets (40:00): Next, Torres asks an interesting question - with EVERY No. 1, 2, 3 and 4 seeds advancing - is it proof that the best players transferring up to power programs has KILLED the March upset? Finally, with North Carolina losing - what MUST they do to make sure that the season from hell they just completed never happens again (52:00) Get a 150 percent deposit match with our friends from BetUSTV Going to NCAA Tournament games - at SeatGeek you can use code "TORRES" and get $20 off your first purchase! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show ‪Torres‬ reacts to the opening night of the NCAA Tournament! Arkansas survives a WILD one against Kansas, can they survive St. John's? Plus, what's wrong with Kansas? Will Wade's big moment, concerns for Auburn and just how far can BYU go!?! Torres breaks down a WILD first day! Arkansas survives Kansas - can they beat St. John's (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Arkansas' WILD win over Kansas in the NCAA Tournament - and wonders: Can they beat St. John's on Saturday?! How has Kansas fallen so hard and fast (19:00): From there Torres talks about Kansas disastrous' end of the season - and wonders - has Bill Self lost his edge in the NIL/portal era?! Will Wade's big moment (30:00): From there, Torres talks about McNeese's stunner and why Will Wade is the guy Duke and North Carolina do NOT want in the ACC. But - will he actually end up at NC State?! The rest of Day 1 (44:00): Finally, Torres talks about the rest of Day 1 - as Auburn continues to struggle, Drake pulls the upset and BYU rolls. Can they knock off Wisconsin in Round 2? Get a 150 percent deposit match with our friends from BetUSTV Going to NCAA Tournament games - at SeatGeek you can use code "TORRES" and get $20 off your first purchase! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres goes region by region, game by game, making his 2025 NCAA Tournament picks. Plus, what are his thoughts on Darian DeVries being named Indiana's head coach. South Region breakdown (3:00): Will it be Auburn, Michigan State or someone else?! West Region breakdown (30:00): From there, Torres talks the LOADED West Region. Florida is everyone's favorite, but what about St. John's and Texas Tech? Also, what about Thursday night's Arkansas-Kansas showdown?! East Region (54:00): Duke is the No. 1 seed here - but can Alabama surprise them?! And what about BYU? Midwest Region (1:10:00): Houston is No. 1, with a tough Tennessee at No. 2. Can Kentucky beat the Vols for a third time to go to the Elite Eight - or beyond?! Darian DeVries is named head coach at Indiana (1:27:00): Finally, Torres reacts to Darian DeVries being named the next head coach at Indiana! Get a 150 percent deposit match with our friends from BetUSTV Going to NCAA Tournament games - at SeatGeek you can use code "TORRES" and get $20 off your first purchase! Join the Aaron Torres Pod Survivor Pool - pick one game every day, to win THOUSANDS in CASH PRIZES! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show we have MORE tourney talk - UNC is under fire for their inclusion, all while West Virginia's governor is suing the NCAA. Plus, Torres lists 5 teams that could make a SURPRISE run and shares some early portal rumors and whispers. UNC AD under fire (3:00): Torres opens the show with fallout from Selection Sunday - as UNC AD is UNDER FIRE as the Tar Heels got the last spot. Is it fair or not?! Plus, what do we make of the West Virginia governor suing the NCAA over the Mountaineers exclusion?! Five teams that can surprise in the NCAA Tournament (29:00): Torres will make his OFFICIAL NCAA Tournament picks on the next show, but today he shares five teams that could make SURPRISE runs in the Big Dance. From Pat Kelsey's Louisville squad to Will Wade's McNeese Cowboys, who's being slept on this March? Early Portal Talk (47:30): Finally, Torres wraps by talking portal. College basketball's NCAA transfer window isn't even open yet - yet a couple big names have already entered. Get a 150 percent deposit match with our friends from BetUSTV Join the Aaron Torres Pod Survivor Pool - pick one game every day, to win THOUSANDS in CASH PRIZES! Going to NCAA Tournament games - at SeatGeek you can use code "TORRES" and get $20 off your first purchase! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres reacts to the NCAA Tournament bracket being released! How did North Carolina get in? Which teams got screwed the most + a region-by-region breakdown in this DEEP DIVE on the entire bracket! How did North Carolina get in (3:00) Other big-picture thoughts + who got screwed the most by the committee (21:00) South Regional reaction (32:00) West Regional reaction (46:00) East Regional reaction (1:00:00) Midwest Regional reaction (1:14:00) Get a 150 percent deposit match with our friends from BetUSTV Going to NCAA Tournament games - at SeatGeek you can use code "TORRES" and get $20 off your first purchase! Join the Aaron Torres Pod Survivor Pool - pick one game every day, to win THOUSANDS in CASH PRIZES! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres talks Arkansas' WILD SEC Tourney opener, then switches to Wednesday's bubble winners and losers. Finally, he hits on coaching carousel whispers and rumors, including Will Wade's future and is Indiana about to BOTCH its coaching search?! Arkansas wins a thriller (2:00): Torres opens the show discussing Arkansas' win over South Carolina, why they remain resilient as injuries pile up + how far can they go at the SEC Tournament and in the Big Dance? Bubble winners and losers (18:00): From there, Torres talks about the big bubble winners and losers on Wednesday, hitting on schools like North Carolina, Texas, Baylor, Oklahoma, Vanderbilt and more. Plus, did one SEC school play its way OUT of the Big Dance?! Is Indiana about to SCREW UP its coaching search (40:00): Torres closes with two big stories from the coaching carousel. One, did we get a NEW TWIST in Will Wade's next head coaching job?! Also, is Indiana about to mess up its coaching search - one report says YES! Thank you to our partners BetUSTV! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres previews and makes for all the big conference tournaments - making picks, talking long shotting betting odds and more in the SEC, Big 12, Big Ten, ACC and Big East. Plus, Steph Curry has been named assistant GM at Davidson - what does that mean? And what will he do?! SEC Preview (2:00): Big 12 Preview (14:00) Big East Preview (23:00) ACC Preview (33:00) Big Ten Preview (44:00) Steph Curry named "Assistant GM" at Davidson (56:00) Thank you to our partners BetUS - and remember, you can get a 150 percent deposit match on your first deposit - and then, a 125 percent deposit match on your second and third deposit when you use code "YouTube150" at checkout! Click HERE to take advantage of the offer! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres reacts to the FINAL weekend of the regular season, discussing if it's time to worry about Auburn + buzzer beaters by Alabama, St. John's and a dominant Duke win. Is Kentucky actually peaking right now and did Arkansas officially punch their tourney ticket?! Plus, bubble winners and losers and finally the NC State job opened one year after they made the Final Four - who will be their NEXT coach?! Auburn concerns, St. John's buzzer beater, Duke rolls (3:00): Torres opens the show by hitting on the big topics of the day. Auburn loses again - should fans worry about star Chad Baker Mazara who can't stop getting in trouble? Plus, what does the win mean for Alabama (17:00)? Plus, a St. John's buzzer beater (20:30) and Duke destruction of UNC highlight the weekend (23:00) Kentucky + Arkansas big wins (30:00): From there, Torres talks about two SEC teams that picked up huge wins. Kentucky beat another Top 15 team - and the advanced analytics say they are just NOW playing their best basketball. Plus, Arkansas wins - has a tourney bid been punched ? And how dangerous will they be in Nashville (41:00)? Bubble picture + next NC State coach (48:00): From there, Torres wraps the big bubble winners - including Arkansas, Indiana and others. Plus, with the NC State job opening - is that where Will Wade is coaching next year (1:04:00) Thank you to our partners BetUS - and remember, you can get a 150 percent deposit match on your first deposit - and then, a 125 percent deposit match on your second and third deposit when you use code "YouTube150" at checkout! Click HERE to take advantage of the offer! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show - Torres does a mailbag episode! Who will get the final No. 1 seed! Teams you don't want to see in March! Plus, can new Miami coach Jai Lucas really flip the Boozer twins?! Finally, Torres previews a MONSTER weekend slate and Arkansas and Duke announce a BIG game on next year's college basketball slate. Who gets the final No. 1 seed (2:00): With Auburn, Duke and Houston wrapping up a No. 1 seed - who gets the last No. 1? Tennessee, Florida, Alabama or other?! Who are the teams no one wants to see in March (18:00): From there, Torres lists off the teams that he believes are the ones that NO ONE wants to see this NCAA Tournament. Finally, Torres wraps discussing Jai Lucas taking the Miami job and what it means for five-star recruits Cam and Cayden Boozer (18:00), Torres previews the weekend discussing Duke-Carolina, Auburn-Alabama and more (42:00) + news breaks during the show that Arkansas and Duke will play an out of conference game on Thanksgiving Day 2025 (1:05:00). Thank you to our partners BetUS - and remember, you can get a 150 percent deposit match on your first deposit - and then, a 125 percent deposit match on your second and third deposit when you use code "YouTube150" at checkout! Click HERE to take advantage of the offer! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show - Torres is talking a VERY March-feeling Tuesday night. BYU beats Iowa State in a thriller, Arkansas and UNC are among the big bubble winners + Auburn falls, Kentucky wins on Senior Night and Indiana loses a crucial bubble game. Plus, did we get a NEW twist in the recruitment of 5-star Nate Ament?! BYU-Iowa State thriller (): Torres opens discussing BYU's double-overtime thrilling win over Iowa State - and why the Cougars have a chance to do things in the NCAA Tournament that no one could've imagined a month ago. Arkansas and UNC are the big bubble winners (19:00): From there, Torres switches gears to the bubble. He explains why Arkansas picked up arguably its most impressive win of the season and why UNC deserves the benefit of the doubt in the bubble conversation. Plus, other bubble winners, Indiana's crucial loss, Auburn stunned by A&M and Kentucky's Senior Night dominance. Five-star Nate Ament NEW Twist (47:00): Finally, Torres wraps with a new twist in the recruitment of five-star Nate Ament! Thank you to our partners BetUS - and remember, you can get a 150 percent deposit match on your first deposit - and then, a 125 percent deposit match on your second and third deposit when you use code "YouTube150" at checkout! Click HERE to take advantage of the offer! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show - Torres asks if the MEDICORE ACC will hurt Duke come tourney time plus he drops a Cooper Flagg conspiracy theory. Then he talks good news at Kentucky, the ACC sticking together... for a few more years + other odds and ends from the world of sports! Will the MEDIOCRE ACC hurt Duke come NCAA Tournament time (2:00): Duke won again on Monday - but the ACC is terrible and may only send three teams to the Big Dance. Will the mediocre ACC hurt Duke once they get to March Madness?! A Cooper Flagg conspiracy theory (18:00): From there, Torres talks more Cooper Flagg. There is speculation that he will return to college - well, that isn't happening. BUT Torres shares a conspiracy theory on why the NEXT generational superstar might turn down the NBA for another year of college basketball. Kentucky gets good injury news + the ACC stays intact... for now (30:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show with two more stories, as Kentucky finally gets some GOOD injury news. Plus, it appears as though the ACC will stay intact ending realignment talk - but Torres says the end of the ACC is coming soon... and we may even know the date already! Thank you to our partners BetUS - and remember, you can get a 150 percent deposit match on your first deposit - and then, a 125 percent deposit match on your second and third deposit when you use code "YouTube150" at checkout! Click HERE to take advantage of the offer! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices