Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 20

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 p

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 abou

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

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