Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

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Post NBA Draft Deadline Top 25, Jaxson Robinson/Trevon Brazile impacts, Coleman Hawkins weird recruitment + no Joey Chestnut in the hot dog contest?! Jun 12, 2024

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On today's show Torres gives a post NBA Draft deadline Top 25, discusses the impact of Jaxson Robinson's commitment to Kentucky and Trevon Brazile at Arkansas, plus, the VERY strange recruitment of Coleman Hawkins. Also, is Joey Chestnut REALLY out of the hot dog eating contest?!

Torres updates his "Way Too Early Top 25" (4:00): With the NBA Draft deadline over, and Dan Hurley officially returning to UConn - Torres updates his college hoops "Too Early Top 25." There's a new No. 1 and movement in the Top 10, with a college hoops power moving in for the first time this off-season!

The impact of Jaxson Robinson at Kentucky and Trevon Brazile at Arkansas (28:00): From there, Torres talks about the two big college hoops moves since he's been away - Jaxson Robinson's commitment to Kentucky and Trevon Brazile's return to Arkansas. How does it change the trajectory of both teams and how good can each be?!

Coleman Hawkins strange recruitment (50:00): Finally, we wrap with Coleman Hawkins strange recruitment. The last high-profile transfer in the portal isn't being recruited by very many big schools. Torres tells you what's going on, and the big lesson to be learned with all this.

Also, the wild (and weird) story of Joey Chestnut being banned from the hot dog eating contest!

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Dan Hurley - BACK AT UCONN! HOW IT REALLY WENT DOWN AND WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE HUSKIES AND LAKERS?! Jun 11, 2024

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On today's show Torres takes a deep dive into Dan Hurley returning to UConn. He explains why he doesn't believe Dan Hurley seriously considered this offer, and the real reason he took the meeting with the Lakers. Plus, why this will only take UConn to another level as a program, and what's next for the disastrous Lakers franchise.

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Will Dan Hurley ACTUALLY LEAVE FOR THE LAKERS - and what would it mean for UConn, the Lakers and college hoops?! Jun 07, 2024

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On today's show Torres discusses the shocking rumor that Dan Hurley could potentially leave UConn for the Los Angeles Lakers - does Torres believe it?! And what would it mean for UConn and college hoops in general?!

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Arkansas radio host John Nabors joins the show - discussing the early Calipari at Arkansas, realistic expectations for the Hogs next year AND MORE! Jun 06, 2024

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On today's show Torres is joined by Arkansas radio host John Nabors! They discuss John Calipari's first few months at Arkansas, the 2024-2025 roster, realistic expectations for next year AND MORE!

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BONUS POD: The Top 100 transfers IN COLLEGE BASKETBALL - WHERE DID THEY END UP? AND WHAT IMPACT WILL THEY HAVE? Jun 04, 2024

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On today's show Torres does an INSANE deep dive on the biggest transfers in college hoops and explains who the best players are, where they ended up and what impact they'll have!

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NBA Draft Deadline REACTION: Bama No. 1? UConn back-to-back? Plus big news at Zona, Arkansas = MORE! May 30, 2024

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On today's show Torres reacts to the NBA Draft deadline - talking Bama, UConn and Arizona getting big deadline decisions and what's it mean for college hoops!

Bama No. 1 (3:00): Torres opens by talking about Mark Sears return to Bama. With the Tide's leading scorer back, is Alabama No. 1 next season?!

UConn gets big news too (18:00): From there, Torres about the return of UConn's Alex Karaban to Storrs. With Karaban's return can the Huskies actually win a third straight title?

Arizona, Arkansas get big news as well (29:00): From there, Torres talks all the other big news. Arizona gets Caleb Love back - how will they compete in the Big 12? Also, Arkansas officially keeps Johnell Davis, what is their ceiling with him? And finally thoughts on the rest of the day, including big news for one other SEC team

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RIP Bill Walton, John Calipari whiffs on international star, now what? Mark Pope's hits and misses from the weekend May 29, 2024

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On today's show Torres pays tribute to Bill Walton - before getting to a busy weekend in college hoops. John Calipari adds DJ Wagner but misses on international star Egor Demin - now what?! Plus, what is BYU getting in Egor Demin and why the Cougars are poised for success in the NIL era. Finally, Torres hits on Mark Pope's up-and-down weekend, losing Chaz Lanier but getting several guys out of the NBA Draft. What are their final pieces? Plus, portal news from Auburn, Texas Tech and more!

RIP Bill Walton (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the passing of Bill Walton, what he'll best be remembered for and Torres' experiences spending time with Walton.

John Calipari whiffs on international star - now what (21:00): From there, Torres talks about Arkansas missing on international star Egor Demin, who committed to BYU on Tuesday. With only eight scholarship players - what does Cal do next?! Plus, why BYU is quietly having a monstrous off-season (36:00).

Mark Pope's hits and misses (45:00): Finally Torres wraps by talking about Mark Pope's hit and misses this weekend. Chaz Lanier is headed to Tennessee, but three players withdraw from the draft. Does UK need to add another piece? If not, how good can this roster be next season?

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Bill Walton FULL INTEVIEW (Torres sits down with Bill Walton in 2020) May 28, 2024

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In 2020, Torres sat down with the legendary Bill Walton - and in honor of Walton, who passed away on Monday, Torres is replaying the entire interview, in full on today's show. Torres talks to the legend about his life, career and the Pac-12, in this fascinating, 40-minute interview. RIP to a basketball legend, and a legendary broadcaster just the same.

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BONUS Pod: DJ Wagner commits to Arkansas - how good can John Calipari's first Razorbacks team be?! May 26, 2024

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In this bonus pod, Torres talks about DJ Wagner's late, Sunday commitment to Arkansas and asks - how good can John Calipari's first Razorback team be?!

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MAILBAG: NBA Draft deadline, AJ Dybantsa recruitment, Arkansas/Kentucky roster moves, CFB Playoff May 24, 2024

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Torres has a special show for you - a pre-holiday mailbag edition of the podcast! Torres answers your questions on the NBA Draft deadline, the recruitment of high school star AJ Dybantsa, Arkansas and Kentucky's final roster moves, CFB Playoff + MORE!

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