Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

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Updated Top 25, Kentucky/Arkansas INSANE visitor weekends, portal goes CRAZY, Liam McNeeley latest Apr 26, 2024

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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 didn't commit?! So now what for the elite high school star (59:30)?!

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John Calipari quietly making moves at Arkansas, Jayden Quaintance recruiting update, NFL Draft hot takes Apr 25, 2024

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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 - as he shares his thoughts heading into Thursday's NFL Draft. He explains why everyone is wrong on Caleb Williams and why people are asking the wrong questions about JJ McCarthy. Plus, thoughts on potential big trades, the wide receivers and Torres answers your questions!

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Mark Pope gets his FIRST BIG UK COMMIT (Amari Williams REAX), Duke portal woes, MEGA PORTAL UPDATE! Apr 22, 2024

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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?

Portal News and Notes (36:00): Finally, Torres hits on a wild weekend in the portal, where Jeremy Roach makes his decision, and Florida, USC, Michigan and more make big moves. He also answers questions on some of the best remaining available players.

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Reed Sheppard declares - whats it mean for Mark Pope's rebuild? Louisville makes moves, Kenny Payne to Arkansas + an update on the recruitment of 5-star Liam McNeeley Apr 19, 2024

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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.

Finally, an update on 5-star Liam McNeeley (): Finally, Torres wraps with an update on 5-star wing Liam McNeeley, one of the last available elite high school players. With a trip to UConn, are the Huskies the favorite? Also, both Kentucky and Arkansas are trying to sneak in - is it too late?!

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What are the next BIG MOVES for Kentucky and Arkansas, transfer portal GOES WILD + Jontay Porter/NBA gambling saga and other news from the week Apr 18, 2024

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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 Jontay Porter has been banned from the NBA for life - a move Torres supports. Also, the sad ending to the Cormani McClain era at Colorado - and why Torres supports Deion Sanders on this one.

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BONUS POD: UConn guard Hassan Diarra talks UConn's title, going back-to-back, Hurley-to-Kentucky rumors and his big decision! Apr 17, 2024

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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?!

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John Calipari gets his first big commit at Arkansas - who's next for the Hogs? Plus, DJ Wagner is in the portal, which schools are realistic options and which schools aren't?! Apr 16, 2024

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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 2024-2025. Then Torres asks - should Wagner stay at Kentucky? Follow John Calipari to Arkansas? Or is there a surprise school that more people need to consider?!

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Mark Pope CRUSHES FIRST PRESS CONFERENCE - what are his first steps as UK coach? Plus, UConn parade takeaways and a HUGE college hoops portal update! Apr 15, 2024

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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 portal update, discussing several big names who entered, key visitors at UConn and a big commitment at Indiana. Is Mike Woodson about to get on a portal recruiting roll?!

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Mark Pope is OFFICIALLY Kentucky's next head coach - thoughts, reaction, first moves and why IT WILL WORK! Apr 12, 2024

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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?!

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Scott Drew says NO TO KENTUCKY - so what's next?! Thoughts on Dan Hurley, Billy Donovan and more! Apr 11, 2024

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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!

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