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UConn's Hassan Diarra IS BACK: Talking UConn's Sweet 16 matchup with San Diego State, the Big East's tourney success, Donovan Clingan's dominance AND MORE! Mar 28, 2024

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UConn's Hassan Diarra IS BACK: Talking UConn's Sweet 16 matchup with San Diego State, the Big East's tourney success, Donovan Clingan's dominance AND MORE!

This episode is brought to you by Shea's Pizzeria and Sportsbar - the best place to watch UConn when the Huskies are on the road. Located at 103 Tolland Turnpike in Manchester, CT, Shea's - come for the food, stay for the fun!

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John Calipari back at Kentucky - now what? Richard Pitino to Louisville? Musselman to USC? Plus a full Sweet 16 preview! Mar 27, 2024

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Torres reacts to an insane few days in college hoops on this Wednesday edition of the show. John Calipari is officially coming back to Kentucky - what can we expect going forward? Louisville's search has reached a crossroads - is Richard Pitino set to be their next coach? Also, if Andy Enfield leaves USC is Eric Musselman in line in Los Angeles? Finally Torres shares his quick thoughts on all the Sweet 16 games:

Calipari is back at Kentucky - now what (2:00)?: Torres opens the show by discussing the news that John Calipari is officially returning to Kentucky? Was there ever really a doubt - also, now that he is officially back, what can fans realistically expect?!

Louisville's disastrous coaching search - is Richard Pitino getting the gig (18:00): From there, Torres talks about Louisville's disastrous coaching search - with the latest being that Richard Pitino might get the gig. Torres explains why this search was flawed from the beginning, and why there's only one person to blame for the mess.

Will USC open - and who gets the gig (29:00): He also quickly talks about the rest of the coaching carousel dominoes. Andy Enfield will reportedly take the SMU gig - would Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman be interested in the gig with the Trojans?!

Sweet 16 preview (40:00): Finally, Torres picks all the Sweet 16 matchups - sharing his thoughts on the big games, who wins and how it goes down!

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WEEKEND RECAP: The latest on John Calipari, Dusty May spurs Louisville + recapping an INSANE opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament! Mar 25, 2024

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On a LOADED Monday show, Torres discusses the latest on John Calipari - and if Kentucky will really move on from him? Plus, where does Louisville go after they got spurned by Dusty May? Finally, a deep dive into an incredible first weekend, discussing if a tourney with no upsets is a good thing, big weekends for the ACC and Big East, Matt Painter's comments on the media and more!

The latest on John Calipari watch (3:00): Torres opens the show with the latest on John Calipari - as rumors pick up that he might not be back next year. Will Kentucky move on?! And what could go into the decision?

Dusty May spurns Louisville - now what? (20:00): From there, Torres talks Dusty May spurning Louisville. He explains why this is the best thing possible for Louisville, and looks at an updated list of candidates. Also, why is Louisville AD Josh Heird refusing to pursue big-name candidates who clearly want the job?!

Recapping an insane weekend of college hoops (32:00): Finally, Torres recaps an insane weekend of college hoops. He explains why having no upsets is actually good for the tournament, big weekends from the Big East and ACC + Matt Painter's comments on the media. Also, why he is most impressed by Arizona and intrigued by the Midwest region, where Purdue, Tennessee and Gonzaga will all play!

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NCAA Tourney Day 1: Kentucky STUNNED BY OAKLAND! Is it time for John Calipari to resign as Wildcats head coach?! Who could be next? Plus the rest of the opening night of the NCAA Tournament Mar 22, 2024

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On today's show Torres reacts to Kentucky getting stunned by Oakland. Should this be the end of the Calipari era? Would he actually resign? Plus, who could be the next head coach? Plus, the rest of Day 1 of the NCAA Tournament!

Torres has your FULL REACTION!

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Torres makes his OFFICIAL NCAA TOURNEY PICKS: Game-by-game tourney predictions + Torres Final Four and national championship selections! Mar 20, 2024

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On today's show - Torres goes game-by-game, making his Final Four and national championship picks! Grab your pen and paper. Here's a full rundown:

East Region Full Preview and Prediction (2:00)

West Region Full Preview and Prediction (20:00)

South Region Full Preview and Prediction (35:00)

Midwest Region Full Preview and Prediction (48:00)

Torres Final Four and national title pick (59:00)

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UConn's Hassan Diarra RETURNS: Talking Huskies Big East Tourney run, prepping for the NCAA's, winning Big East 6th Man of the Year AND MORE Mar 19, 2024

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It's time for another weekly visit with UConn guard Hassan Diarra! The guys talk UConn's Big East Tournament run, the emergence of star freshman Jaylin Stewart, winning Big East Sixth Man of the Year and the prep for the NCAA Tournament!

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FULL BRACKET REACTION: What the committee got wrong + EARLY BRACKET THOUGHTS ON ALL FOUR REGIONS! Mar 18, 2024

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We have a bracket and Torres has reaction! He tells you why it was a bad day for the committee and frustrating day for fans, before giving his first thoughts on all four regions in the bracket! Plus plans for a busy week of content on the show and YouTube!

What the committee got wrong (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the reveal of the bracket - and everything the committee got wrong. He explains the debacle of the Big East only getting three teams and misses across the bubble.

First thoughts on all four regions: From there, Torres shares first thoughts all four regions, talking top seeds, potential upsets and more in the East (19:00), West (27:00), South (34:00) and Midwest (40:00).

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FRIDAY NIGHT REACTION: Kentucky, Tennessee lose - who is more concerning? UNC lock up a No 1 seed? (LIVE FROM STADIUM SWIM) Mar 16, 2024

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On today's show Aaron talks about Kentucky, Tennessee and Arizona all losing - and who's loss is the most worrisome! Plus, with Tennessee and Arizona falling - did UNC lock in a No. 1 seed? Plus Houston rolls, a UConn-St. John's war and who will be the next head coach at Michigan after Juwan Howard is fired!

Kentucky and Tennessee lose - who's loss is more concerning (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing two stunners at the SEC Tournament, as Tennessee and Kentucky both fall. Torres explains why they're both disappointing, what each team can learn, and which team should be more concerned following the loss?!

Arizona loses too - did North Carolina clinch the final No. 1 seed? (18:00) Next, Torres reacts to more Friday hoops. A day after praising Arizona, they lose to Oregon. With Arizona and Tennessee losing - does that mean that North Carolina has clinched the fourth No. 1 seed?!

The rest of a busy Friday + who will be the next head coach at Michigan (28:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show by discussing another crazy Champ Week day in college hoops. Houston rolls - are they actually underrated? Plus, a war between UConn and St. John's - are the Johnnies built to win a game or two in March? Finally, Torres discusses Juwan Howard being fired and who could potentially be the next Michigan head coach?!

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Thursday Night REACTION: Duke loses - were they always overrated, Arizona and UConn roll, bubble talk + coaching carousel updates (LIVE FROM CIRCA SPORTSBOOK) Mar 15, 2024

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Torres reacts to a WILD Thursday night live from Circa Sportsbook in Las Vegas! He talks Duke losing to NC State - and if they've actually been overrated all season, plus Arizona rolls - are they actually still a title contender and UConn goes Godzilla mode. Finally Torres talks the big bubble winners and losers and coaching changes at Vanderbilt and DePaul!

Duke loses to NC State (2:00) - Torres opens the show by talking Duke's loss to NC State. With one good win all season - have the Blue Devils actually been overrated all year?! Plus, a weird move from their social media team.

Arizona and UConn roll (13:00): Next, Torres talks about the two most impressive teams of the day - Arizona and UConn. After seeing Arizona in person, Torres wonders if they are still good enough to win it all - and the one thing that could hold them back. Plus, UConn's insane second half run - and what would actually take to beat the Huskies this year.

Bubble talk and coaching carousel (26:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show by talking all the big bubble winners and losers, hitting on St. John's, Providence, Virginia and others, as well, as the losers like Wake Forest and Villanova. Then, he talks coaching changes at Vanderbilt and DePaul!

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LIVE FROM STADIUM SWIM - Kenny Payne - fired, who's the next coach at Louisville, West Virginia next coach + bubble chaos on Wednesday and Thursday preview! Mar 14, 2024

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We have a LIVE show from Stadium Swim in Vegas, as Torres talks about Kenny Payne being fired, and what's next at Louisville + who is the next West Virginia coach! Plus, Torres talks a crazy bubble Wednesday - talking all the big winners and losers from Wednesday!

Louisville and West Virginia fire coaches - who's next (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Kenny Payne being fired at Louisville and who's next for the Cards?! Also, West Virginia has fired its coach. Where will the Mountaineers turn?!

A wild Wednesday on the bubble (23:00): Next, we talk bubble, as Torres talks Villanova surviving DePaul, and the biggest winners and losers from Wednesday's bubble talk!

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