Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

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Latest with Zion + Corey Evans on Cade Cunningham's future Jun 11, 2020

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It's time for a new episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast, as Aaron continues to monitor the two biggest stories in college hoops. First, he discusses the latest on potential NCAA sanctions surrounding Zion Williamson's recruitment at Duke. Then, he is joined by Rivals.com recruiting insider Corey Evans to discuss what the future holds for Oklahoma State star Cade Cunningham. Here is a rundown of the show:

Will Duke actually get in trouble over Zion's recruitment? Aaron opens the show by discussing the ongoing legal battle between Zion Williamson and an agency based in North Carolina. He discusses where the issues stem from, and more importantly, will Duke actually get into trouble for Zion's recruitment? Also, he wonders what the reaction will be from the mainstream media if Duke actually gets in trouble. Finally, he discusses the comments from Duke's AD about Name, Image, Likeness and why the AD isn't as off-base as many people want to make it sound.

Corey Evans joins the show to discuss Cade Cunningham: Aaron welcomes his old friend, Rivals' Corey Evans to the show to discuss the latest developments with Cade Cunningham at Oklahoma State. Corey spoke to the Cunningham family shortly after the announcement and shares what he learned, and what's next for Cunningham. Evans explains why staying at Oklahoma State is still an option, transferring could be intriguing and why he doesn't believe the G-League is a real option. Evans wraps by discussing Jonathan Kuminga, Moussa Cisse and other notes from across the recruiting world.

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Oklahoma State, Cade Cunningham and COVID on Campus Jun 08, 2020

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It's Monday and you know what that means: An all new episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron opens the show by discussing Oklahoma State's postseason ban and the what it means for the best high school player in America, Cade Cunningham. And then explains the good news in positive COVID-19 tests in college football, before wrapping with Mike Norvell's comments from last week. Here is a rundown of today's show:

Oklahoma State, Cade Cunningham and shockwaves across college basketball: Aaron opens with the big story since the last episode, Oklahoma State receiving a one-year postseason ban (5:00). Aaron talks about the big ramification: What happens to Cade Cunningham, and explains why if Cunningham goes to the G-League, it could be a death knell college hoops never recovers from (14:30). He also explains what it means for Louisville, Kansas and all the other schools caught in the FBI probe (25:30).

Covid in College Football + Mike Norvell: Next, Aaron turns his attention to the other big story in college sports: The return of football players to campus this week, and explains why players at Alabama, Auburn and other schools testing positive for COVID-19 is actually a good thing (33:00). Finally, he gets into the Mike Norvell story from last week, and explains why -- despite the internet getting mad at him -- he would not have published Norvell's quote which went viral (40:30).

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NBA is back, Mike Miller is gone + famed college hoops assistant David Grace Jun 04, 2020

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Sports is roaring on and with it, is a new addition of the Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron discusses the good and bad of the NBA's return, and why Mike Miller's decision to leave Memphis leaves Penny Hardaway at a crossroads. Then he welcomes on well-known college hoops assistant David Grace (formerly of UCLA, Cal and Vanderbilt) to give you the dirt on how college basketball goes down behind the scenes. Here is a rundown of today's show:

NBA is back and Mike Miller: Aaron opens the show by discussing the NBA's return. While he is fired up to have NBA basketball back, he talks about the difficulties of playing into October. Then he discusses Mike Miller's departure from Memphis, and why, after losing one of the best recruiters in the country, Penny Hardaway is at a crossroads at Memphis.

Famed assistant coach David Grace joins the show: Aaron is joined by his friend David Grace to give you a different perspective on college basketball -- that of an assistant coach. Grace, who has coached at Oregon State, UCLA, Cal and Vandy discusses recruiting at a blue blood vs. non-power school, how often assistants fight with their head coaches over recruits, and just how bad tampering really is bad in college hoops. He also shares some fun recruiting stories, including offering Lonzo Ball in eighth grade, which eventually landed him at UCLA.

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NBA update, Andrew Nembhard + ESPN's Ryan Hollins Jun 01, 2020

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It's Monday and as always it's time for an all new Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron briefly opens by discussing the events across America this weekend, before turning his attention to sports. He updates us on the NBA's plan to return and asks, what the heck is Florida guard Andrew Nembhard thinking by transferring? And then he welcomes ESPN's Ryan Hollins to the show. Here is a rundown:

The NBA's plan for return + Andrew Nembhard: Aaron talks about the NBA's return and why he is in favor of a "play-in" for the final few spots of the playoff. Then he discusses Andrew Nembhard's shocking decision to leave Florida. While it'd be easy to blame Mike White, he wonders why Nembhard is really leaving after leading the team in minutes played, and asks if it is time for Nembhard -- and other players like him -- to look themselves in the mirror rather than transferring.

Ryan Hollins joins the show: ESPN personality and 10-year NBA vet Ryan Hollins joins the show. Ryan discusses his days at UCLA, including being on the court for the famous "Adam Morrison crying game" as well as his thoughts on the job Mick Cronin is doing at UCLA. Then he shares funny Michael Jordan stories from his time playing in Charlotte.

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NBA/MLB Update + Transfer Waivers + Nate Oats May 28, 2020

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It's Thursday and you know what that means -- time for another edition of the Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron covers a wide range of topics from the return of the NBA and MLB to how Johnny Juzang's transfer waiver can help others, before welcoming Alabama coach Nate Oats to the show. Here is a full recap:

Return of sports, transfer waivers, college hoops recruiting: As he's done the last few shows, Aaron opens by discussing where we're at with the return of sports and explains that while it's been a great couple days for college sports, the NBA and MLB are both making huge mistakes, for completely different reasons (6:00). He then discusses transfer waivers in college basketball and how Johnny Juzang getting a waiver at UCLA could help others across the country (including Olivier Sarr) (25:00). He finishes with a college hoops hodgepodge, discussing Mac McClung to Texas Tech, Jonathan Kuminga and Moussa Cisse's recruitments and Arizona's impressive run bringing in foreign players (33:00).

Alabama head coach Nate Oats joins the show: Oats (46:00) discusses Year 1 in Tuscaloosa -- what went right and how impressed he is with the SEC overall. Then he turns his attention to Year 2, talks about a Top 20 recruiting class nationally, the emergence of former McDonald's All-American Jahvon Quinerly and draft decisions from two of his most important players, as the Tide get set for a big second year under Oats!

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Reggie Bush + Eddie Sutton + NC State head coach Kevin Keatts joins the show May 26, 2020

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After taking a day off for the Memorial Day holiday, the Aaron Torres Podcast has returned, with a big time show. Aaron talks about the latest on COVID-19 in sports with the NBA headed to Disney, Reggie Bush's comments and the passing of Eddie Sutton. He is then joined on the phone by NC State head coach Kevin Keatts. Here is a rundown of today's show:

NBA at Disney, Reggie Bush and the rest of the weekend in sports: It was a busy weekend in sports and Aaron opens the show by recapping it all. He talks about the NBA's plan to open at Walt Disney World, and why the league may regret getting such a late start (6:00). He then discusses Reggie Bush's surprising comments on Name, Image, Likeness (22:00), Texas Tech hoops losing a vital piece for their 2021 title hopes (34:30) and finally discusses Eddie Sutton, who passed away this weekend at 84 years old (37:30).

NC State head coach Kevin Keatts joins the show: Next up, Aaron is joined by his old friend, NC State head coach Kevin Keatts (44:00). The two discuss the end of the college basketball season and what it was like being in the building when the ACC Tournament was cancelled. Keatts shares his thoughts on the new G-League initiative and what it was like losing a key player to the pros. He finally wraps by discussing his 2020-2021 team, and explains why he believes it will be his most complete squad since arriving in Raleigh.

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Athletes can return to campus + DeAndre Williams' "mentor" + Pressure's on at IU May 21, 2020

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It's Thursday and you know what that means -- another episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron talks about the late breaking news on Wednesday that players can return to campus, what it means and what the next hurdle is for college administrators on the road to football season. Then he talks about DeAndre Williams' crazy "mentor" and how a recruiting win heats up the pressure at Indiana.

Here is a rundown of today's show:

College athletes can return to campus: For those yearning for a return of college football, Wednesday was a great day, with the NCAA saying kids can return to campus on June 1 (6:00). Aaron explains what factors led to this decision, why it happened now, and what will happen when players return to campus. Then he discusses the next hurdle for college administrators: What happens if social distancing is needed at the stadium? And if we can only play at 25 or 50 percent capacity next season, how do you tell fans they can't come?

DeAndre Williams' crazy mentor + the heat is on Archie Miller: Aaron discusses the story of DeAndre Williams' wacky mentor who got mad at Kentucky for reaching out to the player instead of him, and how this proves that college basketball coaching is no easy job (26:00). He then wraps with Indiana. The Hoosiers picked up a big-time commitment this week, and with a big-time recruiting class and most of the roster returning, the heat is officially on Archie Miller (36:00).

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The Last Dace finale + Former Maryland head coach Gary Williams May 18, 2020

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It's another Monday and you know what that means, a new edition of the Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron opens the show by discussing the final episodes of "The Last Dance" before he is joined for a captivating interview with former Maryland head coach Gary Williams. Here is a full rundown of the show:

Closing thoughts on The Last Dance: Aaron opens the show by discussing the final few episodes of "The Last Dance." He explains how his biggest takeaway of the documentary isn't Jordan, but instead everyone he beat and everything MJ had to overcome to do it. He then wonders: Is it possible to feel bad for a team that won six titles, considering that they could have remained together?

National Championship winning Maryland coach Gary Williams joins the show: It's a blast from college basketball's past, as former Maryland coach Gary Williams joins the show, for a fun, sitdown interview. He and Aaron discuss the glory years at Maryland, the rivalry with Duke and coaching Steve Francis in his prime. Then they go through the pain of losing in the 2001 Final Four, winning the 2002 national title and his thoughts on the current state of college hoops.

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Will California ruin college football this fall? Plus, Arkansas coach Eric Musselman joins the show May 14, 2020

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It's Thursday and you know what that means: An all new Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Aaron discusses what became an interesting week in college football, and explains why -- despite craziness in his home state of California -- he believes the season will go on as planned. Then he is joined by Arkansas coach Eric Musselman. Here is a rundown of today's show:

What's the deal with college football in California? Aaron opens the show by discussing college football in the state he lives in, California. He explains why he believes -- despite headlines to the contrary -- that college football will be played, in the fall in California. He also explains why one recent headline you saw is pure fiction, and how sports -- specifically college and pro football -- could help move along the state's stay at home orders.

Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman joins the show: Aaron welcomes back a regular guest of the program, Arkansas basketball coach Eric Musselman. Coach Muss explains what went right in his first season in Fayetteville and breaks down an exciting Razorbacks team in 2021. He also discusses coaching against Michael Jordan, his thoughts on "The Last Dance" and what college hoops looks like behind the scenes while dealing with Covid-19.

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The Last Dance + Kansas and Zion in Trouble? + BJ Boston joins the show May 11, 2020

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It's Monday and even with no sports it's still another jam-packed episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron opens the show by discussing "The Last Dance," Kansas' problems with the NCAA and Zion and Duke in hot water. Then he welcomes future Kentucky Wildcat BJ Boston to the show.

Here is a full rundown of today's episode:

The Last Dance, Kansas/NCAA issues and Zion: Aaron opens the show like he has the last few weeks by discussing the "Last Dance" (4:00). He explains why MJ taught society a very valuable lesson about greatness on Sunday night, and also breaks down the wild decision by MJ to play baseball. Then Aaron discusses the latest with Kansas and the NCAA and asks: Why does Bill Self always get a pass from the media (18:30)? Finally, he discusses the wild Zion Williamson/Duke story from Sunday afternoon (43:30) and why -- while it's a great topic -- it really is much to do about nothing.

BJ Boston joins the show: Top 5 recruit and future Kentucky Wildcat BJ Boston joins the show. He discusses his season at Sierra Canyon and lessons learned from LeBron James, as well as what he's learned from the Michael Jordan documentary. Then he talks about his decision to attend Kentucky, what he likes most about John Calipari and what he will bring to Lexington next season.

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