Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

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NBA Draft Combine Whispers and Intel | Mark Pope's BOLD statement | John Calipari's BIG gamble May 16, 2025

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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.

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Boogie Fland withdraws from the draft - where's he headed + new Kentucky center Reece Potter joins the show! May 14, 2025

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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!

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The Dallas Mavs win the Cooper Flagg lottery - as CONSPIRACIES run wild | The best off-season in college hoops | Michael Jordan returns to NBA on NBC May 13, 2025

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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)

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NBA Draft Combine next week - what's at stake? | College Hoops Early Best Games | Can Nick Saban save CFB? | Worst 2026 Mock Draft ever May 09, 2025

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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!

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BONUS Pod: Kentucky forward Jayden Quaintance joins the Aaron Torres Podcast May 07, 2025

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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

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Updated College Hoops "Too Early Top 25" | PJ Haggerty commit coming? | Calipari's next GREAT star? May 05, 2025

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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?

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Kentucky vs. St. John's | Mark Pope speaks | More Bill Belichick girlfriend drama | Torres vs. JJ Redick BEEF takes a NEW twist May 02, 2025

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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).

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UConn star Alex Karaban returns - as Huskies are again a contender | Kentucky better than we realized? | BuBelichick girlfriend drama Apr 30, 2025

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Shedeur Sanders BIG slide + how does he fit with the Browns? | College hoops BIGGEST portal winners | Kentucky basketball's $20 million roster? Apr 28, 2025

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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?

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NFL Draft Round 1 REACTION: The REAL reason Shedeur Sanders fell | Travis Hunter trade | Best/Worst Picks of Round 1 Apr 25, 2025

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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!

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