Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

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 Jontay Porter has been banned from the NBA for life - a move Torres supports. Also, the sad ending to the Cormani McClain era at Colorado - and why Torres supports Deion Sanders on this one. Follow Aaron on Twitter - @Aaron_Torres Follow Aaron on Instagram - @AaronTorresPod Follow the show on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

On a bonus episode of the Aaron Torres Pod - Torres reacts to John Calipari snagging his first commit at Arkansas, as Zvonimir "Big Z" Ivisic will follow him to Fayetteville. What does he bring? And who will be next for Coach Cal? Plus, DJ Wagner enters the portal and Torres discusses the Kentucky vs. Arkansas battle that may be brewing - and why there's one school off the radar that Wagner should consider: John Calipari gets his first big commit at Arkansas - who's next?!: Torres opens the show by discussing John Calipari flipping his first big commit at Arkansas, as Zvonimir "Big Z" Ivisic is headed to Fayetteville. What will the Hogs get in Big Z? Why he's only scratching the surface of his potential - plus, who will be the next big commit from Calipari with the Hogs?! DJ Wagner is in the portal - what's his best option?: Next, Torres talks about former five-star and No. 1 ranked player DJ Wagner hitting the portal. Torres explains why Wagner is a misunderstood player, and due for a big bounce back in 2024-2025. Then Torres asks - should Wagner stay at Kentucky? Follow John Calipari to Arkansas? Or is there a surprise school that more people need to consider?! Follow Aaron on Twitter - @Aaron_Torres Follow Aaron on Instagram - @AaronTorresPod Follow the show on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres reacts to Mark Pope's electric first press conference, and why he is exactly what Kentucky needed in a new head coach. Also, what are his first steps as the UK head coach? Plus, Torres says there are two major takeaways from UConn's championship parade, plus he shares a weekend portal update on the big names who've entered, commits and MORE! Mark Pope CRUSHES his first press conference - what are his first responsibilities as UK head coach (2:00): Torres opens by discussing Mark Pope's ELECTRIC first press conference. Why he is the right man at the right time for BBN, and also, what are his big first steps. Torres talks recruiting, player retention and more! UConn championship parade takeaways (48:00): From there, Torres has a few quick thoughts on UConn's championship parade - including, Dan Hurley saying he'll never coach another college again, and one key player may be set for a return. Mega weekend transfer portal update (58:00): Finally, Torres wraps by talking a mega transfer portal update, discussing several big names who entered, key visitors at UConn and a big commitment at Indiana. Is Mike Woodson about to get on a portal recruiting roll?! Get your "Hope in Pope" t-shirt HERE: https://www.aarontorresonline.com/product-page/hope-in-pope-ky-basketball-t-shirt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Torres reacts to the mega news of Thursday night, as Mark Pope is officially Kentucky's neew head coach. He shares thoughts, first reactions, who Mark Pope is, and his first orders of business - including, can he keep Reed Sheppard?! Follow Aaron on Twitter - @Aaron_Torres Follow Aaron on Instagram - @AaronTorresPod Follow the show on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this quick reaction, Torres discusses what Kentucky does next after Scott Drew says no to the Wildcats?! Is there a godfather offer for Dan Hurley? What about Billy Donovan?! What about the tier after? Torres dives into it all! Follow Aaron on Twitter - @Aaron_Torres Follow Aaron on Instagram - @AaronTorresPod Follow the show on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Aaron Torres shares thoughts on John Calipari's introductory press conference - plus, what are his potential first steps as Hog head coach? Also, what is the latest on the Kentucky coaching search? Is Scott Drew the frontrunner? And do the Cats have ANY SHOT at Dan Hurley?! John Calipari introductory press conference (): Torres opens the show by talking about John Calipari's introductory press conference, why Calipari looks rejuvenated, and why his move was the best thing for all parties? Also, what are Cal's first steps from recruiting, to coaching staff, NIL and more?! Kentucky coaching search update (): From there, Torres shares thoughts on the Kentucky coaching search - is Scott Drew officially the favorite? And how good will he be? Also, a report comes out about a crazy Dan Hurley offer - will he listen?! Plus, thoughts on Bruce Pearl, Chris Beard and MORE! Follow Aaron on Twitter - @Aaron_Torres Follow Aaron on Instagram - @AaronTorresPod Follow the show on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Torres reacts to the national championship, as UConn goes BACK TO BACK, and asks where do they rank all-time, what makes Dan Hurley special. Plus, a Kentucky coaching update! UConn goes back to back (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing UConn going back to back!!!!! He talks the game, when he knew Purdue was in trouble and why things went as planned. With the win, the question also has to be asked - where does this UConn team rank all-time?! What makes Dan Hurley so special (18:00)?! Next up Torres answers the question that everyone wants to know - what makes Dan Hurley such a special coach? Torres shares insight on Hurley from UConn's AD, assistant coaches and the people who know him best - as to what makes him one of one. Kentucky basketball coaching updates (31:00): Finally, Torres shares some VERY interesting Kentucky basketball coaching updates. Is Billy Donovan a real factor - and what has to be done to close the deal?! Plus, a couple big name coaches pull their names out of the mix, and Torres discusses what that means as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres previews the national title game - discussing from all angles, including the history on the line, Clingan vs. Edey and the one matchup no one is discussing. Then he makes his official national title pick! GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT Follow Aaron on Twitter - @Aaron_Torres Follow Aaron on Instagram - @AaronTorresPod Follow the show on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show a full TWO HOUR REACTION to John Calipari leaving Kentucky.- Wess Moore, the reporter who broke the story joins the show, then Torres talks who's next at Kentucky, which recruits follow Calipari to Arkansas AND MORE! Two hours of live coverage..... HERE!!!! GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this late night edition of the Aaron Torres Pod, Torres reacts to the two national semifinal games and the title game we've all been waiting for Purdue-UConn. UConn pulls away late against Bama (2:00): Torres opens the show by talking about UConn-Bama! He opens with the single most impressive thing about UConn's win, the play of freshman Steph Castle and why this game again shows how tough it is to beat the Huskies. He also discusses why Bama is ahead of schedule and might just be a preseason favorite in 2024-2025. Purdue rolls through NC State (16:00): From there, Torres quickly reacts to Purdue running away from NC State, and Zach Edey's teammates stepping up big. Title game early thoughts (21:00): Finally, Torres shares his early thoughts on the national title game - and the one big advantage no one is talking about GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Torres talks Eric Musselman going to USC - and can Arkansas a big-name coach to replace him?! Plus, he previews the Final Four and asks - is UConn unbeatable? And if not, what's the path to beating them? He also talks Purdue-NC State and takes your questions. Eric Musselman officially to USC - what's next for the Hogs (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Eric Musselman officially accepting the USC job - and discussing what's next for the Hogs? Can they get the big name they will go after?! Is UConn unbeatable? (16:00) From there Torres previews the Final Four - he explains why it's insane to say UConn is unbeatable, then explains why Alabama might have the blueprint to beat them. Purdue-NC State (25:00): Finally he gives thoughts on Purdue-NC State, and answers your Final Four and coaching carousel questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres reacts to the news that Eric Musselman will interview at USC - is it done? And if so, what's next for Arkansas?! Plus, NCAA Tournament ratings are through the roof, squashing every narrative about college hoops in the process. And finally, Torres is joined by Vinny Bruno of FastModel Sports - an innovator in the portal space . Eric Musselman interviews at USC - is it done? Next for Arkansas (2:00)? Torres opens the show by reacting to the report that Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman is interviewing at USC Tuesday - is it done? And if so, who is next at Arkansas? NCAA Tourney ratings are through the roof + Torres creates a firestorm online (24:00): Next, Torres reacts to the news that NCAA Tournament ratings are through the roof - proving every narrative the media pushes on you about college hoops is false. Also, Torres inadvertently starts an online firestorm! FastModel Sports' Vinny Bruno joins the show (37:00): Finally, FastModel Sports' Vinny Bruno joins the show, to discuss cutting edge technology in the transfer portal. How does your favorite team's staff evaluate players in the portal and get the right fit?! FastModel Sports have the details. GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT BracketFantatics is giving away $250 even if your bracket is busted! Find out - HERE: Bracket Fanatics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UConn guard Hassan Diarra joins the show for his weekly visit! The guys discuss Hassan's role in UConn's Elite Eight win over Illinois, what it's like to be on a 30-0 run, Dan Hurley's motivational tactics + Hassan previews the Final Four matchup with Alabama! This episode is brought to you by Shea's Pizzeria and Sportsbar - the best place to watch UConn when the Huskies are on the road. Located at 103 Tolland Turnpike in Manchester, CT, Shea's - come for the food, stay for the fun! Check out Hassan's store: https://22threads.com/collections/hassan-diarra Join the Aaron Torres Pod BRACKET CHALLENGE: Bracket Fanatics GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FINAL FOUR IS SET, and Torres has full reaction! He has an honest conversation about Zach Edey and Purdue after beating Tennessee, then talks NC State's shocking run to the Final Four. Plus, the one takeaway from UConn's dominant win over Illinois, and Alabama is headed to the Final Four for the first time in school history! Purdue wins in foul fest - how should we feel about the Boilermakers (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Purdue's win over Tennessee - and explains why we can both celebrate Purdue's journey to the Final Four, but also question some other things in how they got there! NC State's stunner over Duke (21:00): From there, Torres talks NC State's stunner over Duke, and all the single most shocking thing about the Wolf Pack's improbable tourney run! UConn's dominant Saturday + Bama's first Final Four (36:00): Finally, Torres wraps by talking UConn's dominant win over Illinois, and how they have officially become the program that everyone in college hoops envies. Also, Bama makes its first Final Four. On the greatness of Nate Oats - and why the Tide have a chance against the Huskies Saturday. GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT JOIN THE AARON TORRES POD BRACKET CHALLENGE: Bracket Fanatics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Torres reacts to a WILD Sweet 16 Thursday, discussing UConn's dominance, Arizona falling apart, the UNC-Bama thriller, Iowa State-Illinois AND MORE!!! UConn's dominant victory over San Diego State (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the most impressive part of UConn's dominant victory over San Diego State - and explains why the Huskies' greatest gift isn't what you think it is. Arizona's disappointing night (16:30): From there, Torres reacts to Arizona falling apart against Clemson, and asks - who's to blame?! Also, why can't Arizona get over the hump in big tournament games?! UNC-Bama thriller, Iowa State-Illinois and a Friday preview (29:00): Finally, Torres wraps by discussing Bama's thrilling win over North Carolina, the Illinois-Iowa State final, and wraps by previewing Friday and answering your questions. Including - who is best built to beat UConn!? GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT JOIN THE AARON TORRES POD BRACKET CHALLENGE: Bracket Fanatics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UConn's Hassan Diarra IS BACK: Talking UConn's Sweet 16 matchup with San Diego State, the Big East's tourney success, Donovan Clingan's dominance AND MORE! This episode is brought to you by Shea's Pizzeria and Sportsbar - the best place to watch UConn when the Huskies are on the road. Located at 103 Tolland Turnpike in Manchester, CT, Shea's - come for the food, stay for the fun! Check out Hassan's store: https://22threads.com/collections/hassan-diarra Join the Aaron Torres Pod BRACKET CHALLENGE: Bracket Fanatics GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Torres reacts to an insane few days in college hoops on this Wednesday edition of the show. John Calipari is officially coming back to Kentucky - what can we expect going forward? Louisville's search has reached a crossroads - is Richard Pitino set to be their next coach? Also, if Andy Enfield leaves USC is Eric Musselman in line in Los Angeles? Finally Torres shares his quick thoughts on all the Sweet 16 games: Calipari is back at Kentucky - now what (2:00)?: Torres opens the show by discussing the news that John Calipari is officially returning to Kentucky? Was there ever really a doubt - also, now that he is officially back, what can fans realistically expect?! Louisville's disastrous coaching search - is Richard Pitino getting the gig (18:00): From there, Torres talks about Louisville's disastrous coaching search - with the latest being that Richard Pitino might get the gig. Torres explains why this search was flawed from the beginning, and why there's only one person to blame for the mess. Will USC open - and who gets the gig (29:00): He also quickly talks about the rest of the coaching carousel dominoes. Andy Enfield will reportedly take the SMU gig - would Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman be interested in the gig with the Trojans?! Sweet 16 preview (40:00): Finally, Torres picks all the Sweet 16 matchups - sharing his thoughts on the big games, who wins and how it goes down! GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT JOIN THE AARON TORRES POD BRACKET CHALLENGE: Bracket Fanatics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a LOADED Monday show, Torres discusses the latest on John Calipari - and if Kentucky will really move on from him? Plus, where does Louisville go after they got spurned by Dusty May? Finally, a deep dive into an incredible first weekend, discussing if a tourney with no upsets is a good thing, big weekends for the ACC and Big East, Matt Painter's comments on the media and more! The latest on John Calipari watch (3:00): Torres opens the show with the latest on John Calipari - as rumors pick up that he might not be back next year. Will Kentucky move on?! And what could go into the decision? Dusty May spurns Louisville - now what? (20:00): From there, Torres talks Dusty May spurning Louisville. He explains why this is the best thing possible for Louisville, and looks at an updated list of candidates. Also, why is Louisville AD Josh Heird refusing to pursue big-name candidates who clearly want the job?! Recapping an insane weekend of college hoops (32:00): Finally, Torres recaps an insane weekend of college hoops. He explains why having no upsets is actually good for the tournament, big weekends from the Big East and ACC + Matt Painter's comments on the media. Also, why he is most impressed by Arizona and intrigued by the Midwest region, where Purdue, Tennessee and Gonzaga will all play! GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT JOIN THE AARON TORRES POD BRACKET CHALLENGE: Bracket Fanatics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres reacts to Kentucky getting stunned by Oakland. Should this be the end of the Calipari era? Would he actually resign? Plus, who could be the next head coach? Plus, the rest of Day 1 of the NCAA Tournament! Torres has your FULL REACTION! GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT JOIN THE AARON TORRES POD BRACKET CHALLENGE: Bracket Fanatics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show - Torres goes game-by-game, making his Final Four and national championship picks! Grab your pen and paper. Here's a full rundown: East Region Full Preview and Prediction (2:00) West Region Full Preview and Prediction (20:00) South Region Full Preview and Prediction (35:00) Midwest Region Full Preview and Prediction (48:00) Torres Final Four and national title pick (59:00) JOIN THE AARON TORRES POD BRACKET CHALLENGE: Bracket Fanatics GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for another weekly visit with UConn guard Hassan Diarra! The guys talk UConn's Big East Tournament run, the emergence of star freshman Jaylin Stewart, winning Big East Sixth Man of the Year and the prep for the NCAA Tournament! Check out Hassan's store: https://22threads.com/collections/hassan-diarra Join the Aaron Torres Pod BRACKET CHALLENGE: Bracket Fanatics GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a bracket and Torres has reaction! He tells you why it was a bad day for the committee and frustrating day for fans, before giving his first thoughts on all four regions in the bracket! Plus plans for a busy week of content on the show and YouTube! What the committee got wrong (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the reveal of the bracket - and everything the committee got wrong. He explains the debacle of the Big East only getting three teams and misses across the bubble. First thoughts on all four regions: From there, Torres shares first thoughts all four regions, talking top seeds, potential upsets and more in the East (19:00), West (27:00), South (34:00) and Midwest (40:00). JOIN THE AARON TORRES POD BRACKET CHALLENGE: Bracket Fanatics GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Aaron talks about Kentucky, Tennessee and Arizona all losing - and who's loss is the most worrisome! Plus, with Tennessee and Arizona falling - did UNC lock in a No. 1 seed? Plus Houston rolls, a UConn-St. John's war and who will be the next head coach at Michigan after Juwan Howard is fired! Kentucky and Tennessee lose - who's loss is more concerning (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing two stunners at the SEC Tournament, as Tennessee and Kentucky both fall. Torres explains why they're both disappointing, what each team can learn, and which team should be more concerned following the loss?! Arizona loses too - did North Carolina clinch the final No. 1 seed? (18:00) Next, Torres reacts to more Friday hoops. A day after praising Arizona, they lose to Oregon. With Arizona and Tennessee losing - does that mean that North Carolina has clinched the fourth No. 1 seed?! The rest of a busy Friday + who will be the next head coach at Michigan (28:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show by discussing another crazy Champ Week day in college hoops. Houston rolls - are they actually underrated? Plus, a war between UConn and St. John's - are the Johnnies built to win a game or two in March? Finally, Torres discusses Juwan Howard being fired and who could potentially be the next Michigan head coach?! JOIN THE AARON TORRES POD BRACKET CHALLENGE: Bracket Fanatics GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Torres reacts to a WILD Thursday night live from Circa Sportsbook in Las Vegas! He talks Duke losing to NC State - and if they've actually been overrated all season, plus Arizona rolls - are they actually still a title contender and UConn goes Godzilla mode. Finally Torres talks the big bubble winners and losers and coaching changes at Vanderbilt and DePaul! Duke loses to NC State (2:00) - Torres opens the show by talking Duke's loss to NC State. With one good win all season - have the Blue Devils actually been overrated all year?! Plus, a weird move from their social media team. Arizona and UConn roll (13:00): Next, Torres talks about the two most impressive teams of the day - Arizona and UConn. After seeing Arizona in person, Torres wonders if they are still good enough to win it all - and the one thing that could hold them back. Plus, UConn's insane second half run - and what would actually take to beat the Huskies this year. Bubble talk and coaching carousel (26:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show by talking all the big bubble winners and losers, hitting on St. John's, Providence, Virginia and others, as well, as the losers like Wake Forest and Villanova. Then, he talks coaching changes at Vanderbilt and DePaul! JOIN THE AARON TORRES POD BRACKET CHALLENGE: Bracket Fanatics GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a LIVE show from Stadium Swim in Vegas, as Torres talks about Kenny Payne being fired, and what's next at Louisville + who is the next West Virginia coach! Plus, Torres talks a crazy bubble Wednesday - talking all the big winners and losers from Wednesday! Louisville and West Virginia fire coaches - who's next (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Kenny Payne being fired at Louisville and who's next for the Cards?! Also, West Virginia has fired its coach. Where will the Mountaineers turn?! A wild Wednesday on the bubble (23:00): Next, we talk bubble, as Torres talks Villanova surviving DePaul, and the biggest winners and losers from Wednesday's bubble talk! JOIN THE AARON TORRES POD BRACKET CHALLENGE: Bracket Fanatics GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres opens with a major announcement - before making his picks for the SEC, Big East, ACC - and all the major conference tournaments! Plus, Morehead State head coach Preston Spradlin joins the show, to discuss the Eagles NCAA Tournament berth, coaching at the low major level + what do teams do with a week off after clinching a tourney bid?! Torres makes his conference tourney picks (2:00): Torres opens the show by making his conference tournament picks. He talks Big East, ACC, Big 12, SEC and more - who wins and how it goes down! Morehead State head coach Preston Spradlin joins the show (): From there, Torres welcomes Morehead State head coach Preston Spradlin to the show. The guys talk Morehead State's OVC title, coaching at a small school, and what does a team do with a week off after clinching a tourney bid?! JOIN THE AARON TORRES POD BRACKET CHALLENGE: Bracket Fanatics GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For a third week in a row - UConn guard is BACK! He's talking UConn's win over Providence, Dan Hurley's tech and previewing the Big East Tourney! This episode is brought to you by Shea's Pizzeria and Sportsbar - the best place to watch UConn when the Huskies are on the road. Located at 103 Tolland Turnpike in Manchester, CT, Shea's - come for the food, stay for the fun! Check out Hassan's store: https://22threads.com/collections/hassan-diarra Join the Aaron Torres Pod BRACKET CHALLENGE: Bracket Fanatics GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Torres reacts to an insane weekend - discussing the South Carolina-LSU women's brawl, Kyle Filipowski's trip (and why there wasn't more outrage) and Kentucky beating Tennessee. Then he is joined for a lengthy sit down with McNeese head coach Will Wade, as they talk about his LSU days, life at a small school and how his image has changed with his success this season. South Carolina-LSU brawl (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the South Carolina-LSU brawl, what happened, what's next, and why this is quickly becoming one of the best rivalries in all of sports Kyle Filipowski trip and Duke fans act crazy (17:00) From there, Torres takes a quick break before discussing chaos at Duke. The Blue Devils lost but the big story was Kyle Filipowski tripping a player and Duke fans throwing ice and water at UNC players. A week after there was national outrage over court storming, why does no one seem to care when Duke players and coaches are acting out of control! Kentucky beats Tennessee plus the rest of the weekend (37:00): Torres wraps his segment by talking Kentucky beating Tennessee, UConn and all the auto bids that have been clinched, in a wild weekend in college hoops. Will Wade joins the show (49:00): Finally, Torres is joined by McNeese State and former LSU head coach Will Wade for an in-depth, 40-minute interview. The guys discuss the LSU days, how the perception of him has changed + his team at McNeese. Plus he shares thoughts on NIL, why players should be able to transfer when they want and if the NCAA Tournament selection process is actually fair. JOIN THE AARON TORRES POD BRACKET CHALLENGE: Bracket Fanatics GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a loaded Friday show, Torres tells you the only eight teams that can win the college hoops national title and discusses a report that Louisville has a NEW leader for its next head coach. Plus, he previews a loaded weekend talking Duke-Carolina, Tennessee-Kentucky AND MORE! The only 8 teams that can win college hoops national championship (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the ONLY eight teams that he believes can win the college hoops national championship this year. Plus, the 2-3 elite teams that can't win and what's holding them back! Does Louisville basketball have a new favorite for their coaching job (27:00): Next, Torres, reacts to a report that there is a new favorite for Louisville's next head coach. Who is it? And how likely is it that he'd say yes? Previewing a LOADED weekend slate (40:00): Finally, Torres rips through a loaded weekend slate, talking Duke-Carolina, Kentucky-Tennessee and more! GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT. Get your "March Is For Day Drinking" tee - HERE: https://www.aarontorresonline.com/merchandise?scrollToProduct=march-is-for-day-drinking-madness-t-shirt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Torres reacts to a WILD Wednesday night in college hoops. He discusses Tennessee clinching the SEC regular season title, Kentucky putting up 90 on an off night vs. Vandy and UConn winning at Marquette. Plus, he talks mid-majors, a major coaching piece of news and answers your questions! Here's a full rundown: Tennessee wins the SEC (2:00): Torres opens the show by talking about Tennessee's SEC regular season title, can they get a No. 1 seed, and the dumb reaction of one of the Vols' biggest haters. Kentucky rolls Vanderbilt (16:00): From there, Torres reacts to Kentucky rolling Vandy - and explains why the Wildcats scoring 93 on an "off-night" shows you just how dangerous this team can be. UConn beats Marquette + the rest of the night in college hoops (22:00): Finally, Torres wraps by discussing UConn's win over Marquette and why this team might just *now* be peaking at the back end of the year. Also, thoughts on the bubble, Will Wade has McNeese State rolling + a big piece of coaching carousel news. Get your "March Is For Day Drinking" tee - HERE: https://www.aarontorresonline.com/product-page/march-is-for-day-drinking-madness-t-shirt GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Torres opens the show by reacting to a report that said that Caitlin Clark has taken the women's game beyond men's college basketball. Is that true?! Then he reacts to Tuesday hoops - was he wrong on Purdue as they clinch a second straight Big Ten title? Then he talks Florida smacking Alabama, and if the Gators are a sneaky Final Four threat and the one team that deserves more respect nationally. Plus, he previews a LOADED Wednesday slate Caitlin Clark and the women's game passed men's hoops? (2:00): Torres opens the show by reacting to one reporter who says that Caitlin Clark has helped women's college basketball pass the men's game - is it true? Torres dives in! Tuesday night college hoops and previewing Wednesday (17:00): From there Torres reacts to a loaded Tuesday night in college hoops. Purdue clinches a Big Ten title - is Torres ready to admit he was wrong on the Boilermakers? Plus, Florida crushes Bama - are the Gators a sleeper in March?! Also, the curious case of South Florida, which has lost one game in 2024 - but isn't even on the bubble, and a preview of a loaded Wednesday slate which includes Tennessee-South Carolina, UConn-Marquette and Vanderbilt-Kentucky and more (44:00)! GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the second straight week, UConn guard Hassan Diarra visits the show! He talks the Huskies Big East clinching win on Sunday, what it was like to do it in front of the home fans, what's next and yes, the viral video of Dan Hurley showing up at the bar after the game! This episode is brought to you by Shea's Pizzeria and Sportsbar - the best place to watch UConn when the Huskies are on the road. Located at 103 Tolland Turnpike in Manchester, CT, Shea's - come for the food, stay for the fun! This show is also brought to you by BetUS Sportsbook - GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres drops a Caleb Williams conspiracy theory after this week's combine - then switches gears to college hoops. Tennessee beats Bama and Torres explains why he's rooting for Rick Barnes this March. Plus, will Kentucky's defense cost them come tourney time? UConn wins the Big East, Gonzaga surging AND MORE! Caleb Williams conspiracy theory (3:00): Torres opens the show by dropping a Caleb Williams conspiracy theory coming out of the NFL Combine - and explains why he doesn't believe Williams will end up a Chicago Bear. Tennessee beats Bama - is this finally the Vols year? (17:00): From there, Torres talks the big game of the weekend - as Tennessee beats Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Torres asks if this is finally the Vols year, and why he's rooting for Rick Barnes in march! Kentucky wins - but will their defense cost them in March (28:00): From there talks the rest of college hoops. Kentucky puts up 111 on Arkansas, but will their defense cost them in March? Plus, did Gonzaga punch its ticket and UConn wins the Big East title - Torres talks about the hidden impact for the Huskies. GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Aaron wonders why Tennessee star Dalton Knecht isn't getting more National Player of the Year love - and explains why it's more likely than you think that Kentucky star Reed Sheppard returns for another year of school. Plus, he previews a loaded weekend and wraps with America's favorite podcast segment "Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong" Why isn't Dalton Knecht getting more National Player of the Year love (2:00): Torres opens the show by asking a simple question - after Tennessee star Dalton Knecht dropped another 39 points in another Vol win Wednesday, why isn't he getting more National Player of the Year love? Could Reed Sheppard return to Kentucky for another season (16:00): From there, Torres switches gears and asks a simple question: With NIL money through the roof, could Kentucky star Reed Sheppard consider returning for another season? It sounds crazy - but Torres explains why it's maybe more likely than you think! Previewing a loaded weekend + "Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong": Finally, Torres wraps the show by discussing a loaded weekend of college hoops, as Tennessee visits Bama, Kansas goes to Baylor, Creighton hosts Marquette and more (28:00). Plus, Torres plays "Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong" discussing his best and worst takes of the week (44:00)! GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres talks about the big Bronny James NBA Draft conversation - and explains who is to blame for his plummet in the rankings. Then he gets to a wild night college hoops where Kentucky wins at the buzzer and Kansas falls at BYU. Finally, he previews an insane Wednesday night, highlighted by Auburn-Tennessee and a half a dozen games with MAJOR bubble implications. Bronny James draft narrative - and who is REALLY to blame for his struggles (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the story of Bronny James plunging draft stock - and explains why Bronny shouldn't be blamed for his fall, but instead LeBron James himself and ESPN for creating unrealistic expectations. Kentucky wins at the buzzer highlighting an insane night of college hoops (20:00): From there, Torres talks about Kentucky's buzzer beating win at Mississippi State, Reed Sheppard's historic performance and if Kentucky really is built for a Final Four run after all. Plus, Kansas falls again, Houston rolls and Indiana shocks Wisconsin. Wednesday preview (39:00): Then he previews Wednesday night, including a huge Auburn-Tennessee game and several bubble implications. GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this bonus podcast, Torres welcomes UConn guard Hassan Diarra to discuss another incredible season for the Huskies! Can UConn go back-to-back? Differences between this year and last year? How they bounced back from the loss to Creighton, Dan Hurley, lessons from UConn legends and much, MUCH more GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Aaron reacts to the Duke court storming drama - and asks a simple question: Can court storming actually be stopped? Plus, a busy college hoops weekend - as Kentucky beats Bama, Tristen Newton's triple double + Torres has a gripe with the NET. Finally, Eric Bienemy is headed to UCLA and Torres has thoughts! Duke/court storming drama - can court storming actually be stopped (2:00): Torres opens with the Duke court storming drama - and asks the question: Everyone complains, but can court storming actually be stopped?! Kentucky beats Bama, UConn bounces back, a NET gripe + the rest of the weekend in college hoops (15:00): From there, Torres reacts to a busy weekend in college hoops. Kentucky bounces back - and Torres believes they might have turned a corner this time. Plus, UConn bounces back, are we underrating Houston + Torres has a gripe with the NET! Eric Bienemy heads to UCLA (40:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show with the surprising story that Eric Bienemy is headed to UCLA. What it means for UCLA, but also the ripple effects of what it means for Bienemy as well. Plus, Torres takes your questions! GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres talks about a bizarre story - are the powers of college football ready to ALREADY expand the playoff? Plus, we learned more details about the EA Sports college football game, Torres discusses Johnny Manziel's interview with Shannon Sharpe and previews Nova-UConn, Arizona-Kentucky and the rest of the weekend ahead. Finally he plays "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong." Are we about to expand the playoff AGAIN (2:00): On today's show Aaron discusses reports that the powers that be in college football already want to expand the playoff from 12 to 14 - and Torres explains why this is just the tip of the iceberg? Also, are we headed towards a world where the college football regular season is irrelevant and like college hoops it becomes all about the postseason?! Weekend college hoops preview (18:00): From there, Torres looks ahead to the weekend in college hoops, talking Alabama-Kentucky, Villanova-UConn, Houston-Baylor the rest of a loaded slate. Last Call + Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong (34:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show with "Last Call" hitting on new details emerging on EA Sports College football game, and also Johnny Manziel's interview with Shannon Sharpe. Finally, he wraps with America's favorite podcast segment "Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong" hitting on his best and worst takes of the week! We have a NEW PARTNER - as the Aaron Torres Pod is working with BetUS Sportsbook for the remainder of the season. GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Torres has another IMMEDIATE college hoops reaction, opening with Kentucky's stunning buzzer beater loss to LSU - as one big problem has RE-EMERGED for UK. Plus, is Mike Woodson creeping toward the hot seat at Indiana as the Hoosiers season is free falling? And finally, Torres talks the Florida-Bama thriller, a busy Wednesday night + he takes your questions! Kentucky stunned at the buzzer (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Kentucky's stunning loss at the buzzer to LSU. He also explained why one MAJOR problem has popped up again for these Cats! Mike Woodson on the hot seat (17:00): Next, Torres switches gears and talks another frustrating Indiana loss. The Hoosiers are falling apart and Indiana fans are getting restless. With a dynamic young coach itching to take the IU job - is Indiana ready to make a move on Mike F***ing Woodson? The rest of a busy college hoops Wednesday (26:00): Torres reacts to the rest of the college hoops Wednesday, talking the Florida-Bama overtime thriller, other big games + he takes your questions! We have a NEW PARTNER - as the Aaron Torres Pod is working with BetUS Sportsbook for the remainder of the season. GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Torres dives deep into Tuesday college hoops - talking UConn's stunning loss to Creighton. Is there any reason to panic for Husky fans? Plus, the good and the bad of the bubble with several big games. From there, Aaron takes your questions and wraps by previewing two big games on Thursday, Florida-Alabama and Kentucky-LSU. UConn stunned by Creighton (3:00): Torres opens the show by talking UConn's shocking loss to Creighton. Did we learn anything about the Huskies that should have us worried?! Bubble mania (14:00): From there, Torres rips through bubble implications from Tuesday's college hoops. He discusses the strange Texas A&M Aggies, who have wins over Tennessee and Kentucky - but also lost to Arkansas at home on Tuesday night. Did their bubble burst? Plus, more bubble talk from around the country and Torres answers some questions from the YouTube live chat. Previewing Wednesday's big games (30:00): Finally, Torres wraps by previewing the two marquee games in college hoops on Wednesday - as Florida travels to Alabama - is there any chance for an upset? And can Kentucky keep rolling against LSU?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Aaron looks back on a LOADED college hoops weekend - UConn stomps a Top 5 Marquette team, and can anyone beat the Huskies? Purdue loses - are they headed for more March disappointment? Plus, Kentucky stuns Auburn on the road - have they turned the corner? Finally, Torres wraps with a special guest, as the director of the new Amazon Documentary "Giannis" joins the show: UConn's historic win + Purdue takes brutal loss (2:00): Torres opens the show discussing a tale of two weekends for the top two teams in college hoops. UConn puts forth a historic beatdown of Marquette - what will it take to actually beat the Huskies this year?! Meanwhile - Purdue lost to a bad Ohio State team. Just a bad day - or another sign of March disappointment to come?! Kentucky stuns Auburn (27:00): From there, Torres talks a stunner on the Plains as Kentucky beats Auburn at Auburn. Is this just a one-off victory for the Wildcats? Or have they turned a corner? Plus, other results from the day, including another dominant win for Bama. Director Kristen Lappas joins the show (45:00): Finally, Torres is joined by a special guest - as Kristen Lappas, the director of "Giannis: The Marvelous Journey" which debuts on Amazon Prime on Monday joins the show. They discuss the documentary, what it was like to be embedded with Giannis and his family, and the story of one of the most unique athletes on the planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres asks - who's No. 3 in college hoops behind UConn and Purdue? Torres says there's an obvious answer. Then he previews a loaded weekend including Top 25 matchups between Marquette-UConn and Kentucky-Auburn. Finally he wraps with America's favorite podcast segment, "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" hitting on his best and worst takes of the week! Who's No. 3 in college hoops (2:00)?!: Torres opens the show by asking: Behind UConn and Purdue, who's No. 3 in college hoops? He says there's a simple and obvious answer! Previewing a busy college hoops weekend (16:00): From there, Torres previews a BIG weekend in college hoops, including a Top 5 matchup between Marquette and UConn and a Top 25 showdown with Kentucky traveling to Auburn. Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong (34:00): Finally, Torres wraps with America's favorite podcast segment - "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" sharing his best and worst takes of the week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Torres drops his second bonus pod of the week, discussing the surprise move of Ohio State firing head coach Chris Holtmann - Torres explains why this is a better job than people realize, and run through the big candidates who could be next in Columbus!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres discusses a report that says NCAA Tournament expansion is coming - and what it could look like. Also, some updates on the College Football expanded playoff. Then he talks about a big night of college hoops, as Kentucky gets a needed win and North Carolina loses. He also asks - is UConn's insane title defense not getting enough credit? Finally he hits "Last Call" discussing UCLA's new football coach and a report that Florida football is broke! NCAA Tournament expansion coming (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing a report that the NCAA Tournament is set to expand! What could it look like and why this is unavoidable. Also, an interesting new twist on the new 12-team College Football Playoff as well. Tuesday night college hoops + should UConn be getting more credit (17:00): From there, Torres reacts to a big Tuesday of college hoops - as Kentucky gets a much-needed win and Carolina takes a brutal loss. What does it mean for each? He also discusses if UConn should be getting more credit, as they sit atop the polls and in good position to actually defend their national championship! Last Call (40:00): Finally, he gets to some odds and ends in "Last Call" hitting on UCLA's new football coach, a milestone for Michigan's title team + is Florida football's NIL broke?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Aaron shares Super Bowl thoughts, then asks the question: If John Calipari somehow wasn't back at Kentucky next year, who are realistic replacements? Finally he wraps with a busy weekend in college football, as Chip Kelly leaves for Ohio State and Alabama's offensive coordinator leaves for the NFL. Super Bowl thoughts (2:00): Torres opens the show by talking Super Bowl, if San Francisco made a mistake taking the ball first in OT, and if the Chiefs didn't lose this year - will anyone else have a chance going forward?! Who could (one day) replace John Calipari (20:00): Next up, Torres has a follow up on Saturday's bonus podcast - where he reacted to Kentucky's loss to Gonzaga. The Calipari era is again flat-lining, with a third straight home loss - and Torres asks: If John Calipari somehow stepped aside after the season, who are realistic candidates - and who aren't? College football odds and ends (41:00): Finally Torres wraps the show with a few college hoops odds and ends, discussing Chip Kelly leaving for Ohio State and what it means for the Buckeyes. Also, Alabama's offensive coordinator goes to the NFL - is it a big deal?! If you missed Saturday's BONUS EPISODE reacting to Kentucky-Gonzaga - click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Super Bowl Sunday coming - Torres drops a quick, bonus pod reacting to Kentucky suffering a historic third straight loss at Rupp Arena, this time to Gonzaga. With the loss, and UK's disastrous mistakes down the stretch, and another lost season - is it officially time for John Calipari to step aside at UK?! Torres breaks it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres makes his Super Bowl pick, talks Nick Saban going to College Gameday, discusses an officiating crisis in the SEC, previews Gonzaga-Kentucky and plays "Aaron Right, Aaron" hitting on his best and worst takes of the week: Torres makes his Super Bowl pick (2:00): Torres opens by sharing his thoughts on the Super Bowl and making his Super Bowl pick. Nick Saban joins College Gameday (13:00): From there he discusses Nick Saban to College Gameday, explains why he likes the move, and wonders - who will be on set with him?! And who will (hopefully) be let go?! SEC basketball officiating crisis + Gonzaga-Kentucky preview (21:00): Next Aaron hits on college hoops - discussing a debacle in the Alabama-Auburn game, where a total of 85 foul shots were taken. What can the league do to fix this? Also, he previews the big game of the weekend - as Gonzaga travels to Kentucky (33:00). Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong (38:00): Finally, he wraps with America's favorite podcast segment, Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong - sharing his best and worst takes of the week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres discusses the excitement for a Vegas Super Bowl and what's REALLY going on with Chip Kelly - before turning to Tuesday night college hoops. He discusses Carolina's loss, UConn and Kentucky's big wins + two prominent programs who could be looking for new head coaches this spring. Also, he rips around the rest of the major stories in sports, including a new NIL power emerging and more! Vegas Super Bowl + Chip Kelly rumors (2:00): Torres opens the show by sharing one quick thought on the Super Bowl being held in Las Vegas, before turning to all the wild Chip Kelly rumors. Why is he REALLY trying to get out of UCLA? The answer is more complicated than you think. Tuesday night college hoops (19:30): From there, Torres switches gears and reacts to Tuesday college hoops. North Carolina loses to Clemson - is that more about Clemson or Carolina?! Kansas lost again on Monday - is it time to panic and UConn and Kentucky roll. Plus, are two major Big Ten programs both going to be looking for new head coaches at the same time?! A new segment!!!! (40:00): Finally Torres drops a new segment to wrap the show. He hits on all the little news in sports, including Steven Belichick coming to college football, a new NIL power emerging and the NFL making a surprise decision. Plus, you won't believe who made a surprise appearance in Tuscaloosa on Tuesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron opens with a story from the weekend that may be proof that the NCAA is about to collapse. Plus, he hits on a WILD weekend of college hoops as Kentucky takes another disastrous loss, is Tennessee a title contender + UConn and UNC roll! Death of the NCAA? (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing a very interesting story - as it appears as though the NCAA is on the verge of collapse. Torres explains, as well as what the next iteration of college sports may look like. Tennessee destroys Kentucky, UConn and UNC roll + the rest of a WILD weekend in college hoops (20:00): From there, Torres takes a quick break and reacts to an INSANE weekend of college hoops. Tennessee destroys Kentucky. Just how broken are the Wildcats - and the one big problem they face that NO ONE is talking about. Plus, is Tennessee a contender? Then he talks UConn dominating St. John's and UNC dominating Duke and asks - are these the two best teams in college hoops right now?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices