Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

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Iamaleava family in MORE HOT WATER | Boogie Fland to the portal | Top portal players still available Apr 23, 2025

Show notes

On today's show Torres discusses how the Iamaleava family finds itself in MORE hot water - this time with younger brother Madden. Plus, Arkansas Boogie Fland is in the portal - will he return to college? And where could he end up? Plus, the portal officially closes! Here are the biggest names still available - and where they could end up!

The Iamaleava family is in MORE trouble (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing how the Iamaleava family is in MORE trouble - and how dad may have somehow screwed his younger son Madden, much worse than he did Nico!

Boogie Fland is in the transfer portal (24:00): From there, a reaction to the news that Boogie Fland has entered the transfer portal while testing the NBA Draft waters. While Fland *plans* on staying in the NBA Draft could the money in college basketball be too good? And if so, which schools could land him? Also, why a return to Arkansas almost certainly isn't in the cards.

The portal closes - who is in and where do they end up (38:00): Finally, we wrap by talking about college hoops transfer portal officially closing on Tuesday night. Torres runs through the big names including Darrion Williams, Derrion Reid, RJ Luis, Andrej Stojakovic, Cedric Coward and more and where they could potentially land!

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Did John Calipari put together the SEC's best team? | Denzel Aberdeen to UK | UConn roster dominoes | Portal star's crazy demands Apr 22, 2025

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On today's show Torres talks Arkansas wild weekend, as a loaded team comes together - is it the SEC's best?! Plus, Denzel Aberdeen to Kentucky, Ian Jackson to St. John's and PJ Haggerty's insane NIL asking price. Finally, UConn's dominoes are beginning to fall - where a five-star is out the door and veteran Alex Karaban could be next

Did John Calipari just put together the SEC's best team (2:00): Torres opens by discussing Arkansas' big week. With several key players announcing their return, portal pieces + two McDonald's All-Americans, did John Calipari just put together the SEC's best team?

Kentucky locks in its last piece (24:00): From there, Torres talks Kentucky's potential final addition in guard Denzel Aberdeen. What will he bring after helping Florida win a national title last season?!

A portal player's crazy demands, Pitino adds another + UConn's puzzle pieces come together (38:00): Finally, we wrap the show talking about the other big news of the weekend. Portal star PJ Haggerty has made some INSANE demands - what school is most likely to meet them?! Rick Pitino adds maybe his biggest recruit yet (51:00) + UConn's roster is coming together. Did we get an unofficial answer to if star Alex Karaban is coming back next season (1:01:)?

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Slew of stars rush to the portal | Which Arkansas star returns first? | Nate Ament/Dame Sarr twists Apr 18, 2025

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On today's show Torres asks: Which star Arkansas player announces his return first? And what does it mean for the 2025-2026 Hogs? A slew of stars enter the portal with PJ Haggerty, Chad Baker-Mazara and Andrej Stojackovic all announcing their decisions to transfer. Plus, what's the latest with 5-star Nate Ament and international star Dame Sarr?

Which Arkansas stars return (2:00): NOTE - This episode was recorded before Arkansas announced DJ Wagner, Trevon Brazile and Billy Richmond will return for the 2025-2026 season - Torres talks about the three and the impact they could have if they return!

The portal gets CRAZY as deadline nears (24:00): From there, Torres talks about the portal going crazy as next week's deadline nears. All-American PJ Haggerty (Memphis) enters - where could he end up?! What about Auburn star Chad Baker-Mazara?! And Cal star Andrej Stojakovic?! Where will the star players land?!

Updates on five-star Nate Ament and international star Dame Sarr (38:00): Finally, Torres wraps with high school recruiting news. Five-star Nate Ament seems to finally be settling on a school?! And what about international star Dame Sarr?

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The Nico Iamaleava situation takes a disastrous turn | John Calipari's big portal day | Otega Oweh declares | Lamar Wilkerson to IU Apr 16, 2025

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On today's show Torres talks about the fallout of Nico Iamaleava's decision at Tennessee - as the former Vols quarterback seemingly has no where to go. Plus, a busy few days in the portal in college hoops. Arkansas finally gets their first commit - and isn't done. Lamar Wilkerson chooses Indiana over Kentucky and UK star Otega Oweh is also testing the NBA Draft waters. Plus, five-star Tyran Stokes' recruitment is starting to heat up.

Nico Iamaleava fallout is BAD (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the fallout from Nico Iamaleava's decision to leave Tennessee. He explains why the market for Nico isn't what people expected and why he'll have to take a pay cut at his next school. Is Nico a cautionary tale? And did his father and family fail him?!

John Calipari's big portal day (22:00): From there Torres discusses John Calipari's big portal day, as Arkansas lands not one, but TWO big portal players.

Lamar Wilkerson chooses Indiana over Kentucky + Otega Oweh declares (38:00): Next, more hoops talk! Portal star Lamar Wilkerson shocks the world picking Indiana over Kentucky. Then, Kentucky star Otega Oweh declares - what are the chances he actually stays in the draft?!

Finally, Torres talks the recruitment of 5-star 2026 prospect Tyran Stokes - a visit has been set up. Will he reclassify and play college basketball next year?!

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Bonus Portal Pod: Transfer star Lamar Wilkerson is down to Indiana and Kentucky - do we know where he's headed?! Apr 15, 2025

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In this short, bonus pod - Torres talks about transfer star Lamar Wilkerson. He's down to Indiana vs. Kentucky.

Do we already know where he's headed?!

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Deep Dive on the Nico Iamaleava/Tennessee mess | Mark Pope's BIG Saturday | Transfer Portal Latest Apr 14, 2025

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On today's show dives into a WILD weekend - discussing the Nico Iamaleava mess at Tennessee, if there were any winners and what's next for both the school and player. Plus, Mark Pope has a MONSTER weekend retaining Brandon Garrison and bringing in European star Andrija Jelavic. Finally, other details on the remaining best players in the portal - and where they're likely to land!

The Nico Iamaleava/Tennessee mess (2:00): Torres opens by discussing the biggest story in sports this weekend - the mess surrounding Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava. How did the situation get so bad?! Why Tennessee did everything right. And why this feels like a tipping point for college sports and NI.

Mark Pope's busy Saturday (29:00): From there Torres talks about Mark Pope's busy Saturday, landing international star Andrija Jelavic as well as the return of center Brandon Garrison. They discuss the impact of both, who could potentially be next for the Wildcats and just how good can this team be next year?

Who's left in college hoops transfer portal - and where are they headed (46:00): Finally, a deep dive into the big names left in college hoops transfer portal and where they could be potentially headed. What Ian Jackson's visit to St. John's did (and didn't) mean? Plus, UNC on the cusp of a big land. A new 5-star is now in the portal. And finally, what the heck is going on at Arkansas and when could they actually land someone?!

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College Hoops OFF-SEASON HEATS UP: Torres' "Way Too Early Top 25" | Big Schools Go Portal Crazy | Arizona Adds 5-Star Apr 10, 2025

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On today's show Torres dives DEEP into college hoops off-season. He releases his first "Way Too Early Top 25," then discusses some of the biggest schools in America going portal crazy! Finally, he talks JT Toppin returning to Texas Tech for BIG money and Arizona adding 5-star Brayden Burries!

Torres drops his "Way Too Early Top 25" (): Torres opens the show by dropping his "Way Too Early Top 25" discussing his Top 10, big off-seasons (already) for Arizona, Michigan, Kentucky, Louisville and others - plus who could move up with a big move in the coming days?!

Big Programs go portal crazy (31:00): From there he discusses big programs going portal crazy - are North Carolina, Kentucky, Arkansas and BYU all on the verge of their next commitments?

Big 12 Player of the Year JT Toppin will return + Arizona adds a five-star (45:00): Finally, Torres discusses two more big stories. Big 12 Player of the Year JT Toppin returns for an INSANE NIL deal - and Aaron thinks that's a *good* thing for college hoops. Plus, Arizona lands five-star Brayden Burries - will this be Tommy Lloyd's best team at Arizona?!

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Kentucky lands the TOP PLAYER in the portal Jayden Quaintance! How did it go down? What it means for UK, Mark Pope and who could be next? Apr 09, 2025

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On today's show Torres has QUICK reaction to Kentucky landing arguably the best player in the portal in former Arizona State forward (and Kentucky commit Jayden Quaintance).

Why this is the biggest recruit of Mark Pope's young career at Kentucky. Why Torres isn't worried about Quaintance's recent injury history - and why it says one big thing about Mark Pope heading into his second season

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Title Game Reaction: Houston's meltdown + how Florida pulled off the stunner+ SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey joins the show (Live in San Antonio) Apr 08, 2025

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On today's show Torres is LIVE in San Antonio reacting to the most shocking national title game finish ever! Houston falls apart late and Florida wins the title - and Torres breaks it all down! Plus, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey joins courtside at the game. Also, why college basketball is in better shape than its been in a long time!

Houston collapses against Florida (2:00): We open with full title game reaction - discussing Houston's meltdown for the ages and what Florida did to come back and win. Plus, why Florida proved to be a deserving champ and college basketball's best team when it's all said and done.

Greg Sankey joins the show (24:00): From there, Torres is joined by a very special guest - as SEC commissioner Greg Sankey joins the show! The guys talk the SEC's incredible rise, what makes Todd Golden so unique + why the SEC proved to be the best conference in college basketball this season!

Finally, we wrap the show explaining why college basketball is in a better space in 2025 than it's been in decades - and a big thank you to all the fans who listened all season!

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Torres makes his title game PICK! UConn beats South Carolina | Torres goes after Dawn Staley | Plus, LEGENDARY sports writer Bob Ryan joins the show Apr 07, 2025

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On today's show Torres makes his national title game pick, with a deep dive on Florida vs. Houston. Plus, UConn wins the title and Torres goes AFTER Dawn Staley. Plus, Torres welcomes legendary sports writer Bob Ryan to the show live in Houston, as the guys talk his career, covering some of the biggest moments in sports, Duke's meltdown AND MORE!

National title game pick (2:00): Torres opens by making his full title game pick - breaking down Houston vs. Florida from EVERY angle.

UConn wins the women's natty (): From there, Torres talks about UConn winning its first national title since 2016 in women's basketball - and why this one is different than all the others.

Torres' Dawn Staley take goes viral (): From there, Torres explains why he believes Dawn Staley is both a great coach and also the biggest phony in sports. Plus, he explains a viral tweet about Staly that he sent that got the WHOLE internet mad.

Legendary sportswriter Bob Ryan joins the show (): Finally, Torres wraps with a VERY special interview - as he sits down with legendary sportswriter Bob Ryan LIVE at the Final Four. The guys discuss Duke's meltdown, if Cooper Flagg really is the next Larry Bird, plus Bob's best Final Four memories. Then, he discusses the state of the NBA and shares his best Michael Jordan stories.

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