Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

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A MAJOR announcement, Torres makes his CONFERENCE TOURNEY PICKS + Morehead State coach Preston Spradlin discusses their tourney bid! Mar 13, 2024

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On today's show Torres opens with a major announcement - before making his picks for the SEC, Big East, ACC - and all the major conference tournaments! Plus, Morehead State head coach Preston Spradlin joins the show, to discuss the Eagles NCAA Tournament berth, coaching at the low major level + what do teams do with a week off after clinching a tourney bid?!

Torres makes his conference tourney picks (2:00): Torres opens the show by making his conference tournament picks. He talks Big East, ACC, Big 12, SEC and more - who wins and how it goes down!

Morehead State head coach Preston Spradlin joins the show (): From there, Torres welcomes Morehead State head coach Preston Spradlin to the show. The guys talk Morehead State's OVC title, coaching at a small school, and what does a team do with a week off after clinching a tourney bid?!

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UConn guard Hassan Diarra RETURNS: Talking the Providence win, Hurley's game-changing technical and what it would mean to win the Big East Tournament! Mar 12, 2024

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For a third week in a row - UConn guard is BACK! He's talking UConn's win over Providence, Dan Hurley's tech and previewing the Big East Tourney!

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Kyle Filipowski trip, Kentucky beats Tennessee, South Carolina-LSU women's brawl + Will Wade JOINS THE SHOW!!!!! Mar 10, 2024

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On today's show, Torres reacts to an insane weekend - discussing the South Carolina-LSU women's brawl, Kyle Filipowski's trip (and why there wasn't more outrage) and Kentucky beating Tennessee. Then he is joined for a lengthy sit down with McNeese head coach Will Wade, as they talk about his LSU days, life at a small school and how his image has changed with his success this season.

South Carolina-LSU brawl (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the South Carolina-LSU brawl, what happened, what's next, and why this is quickly becoming one of the best rivalries in all of sports

Kyle Filipowski trip and Duke fans act crazy (17:00) From there, Torres takes a quick break before discussing chaos at Duke. The Blue Devils lost but the big story was Kyle Filipowski tripping a player and Duke fans throwing ice and water at UNC players. A week after there was national outrage over court storming, why does no one seem to care when Duke players and coaches are acting out of control!

Kentucky beats Tennessee plus the rest of the weekend (37:00): Torres wraps his segment by talking Kentucky beating Tennessee, UConn and all the auto bids that have been clinched, in a wild weekend in college hoops.

Will Wade joins the show (49:00): Finally, Torres is joined by McNeese State and former LSU head coach Will Wade for an in-depth, 40-minute interview. The guys discuss the LSU days, how the perception of him has changed + his team at McNeese. Plus he shares thoughts on NIL, why players should be able to transfer when they want and if the NCAA Tournament selection process is actually fair.

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The only 8 teams that can win college hoops national title, a new leader for the Louisville job + previewing a LOADED weekend slate Mar 08, 2024

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On a loaded Friday show, Torres tells you the only eight teams that can win the college hoops national title and discusses a report that Louisville has a NEW leader for its next head coach. Plus, he previews a loaded weekend talking Duke-Carolina, Tennessee-Kentucky AND MORE!

The only 8 teams that can win college hoops national championship (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the ONLY eight teams that he believes can win the college hoops national championship this year. Plus, the 2-3 elite teams that can't win and what's holding them back!

Does Louisville basketball have a new favorite for their coaching job (27:00): Next, Torres, reacts to a report that there is a new favorite for Louisville's next head coach. Who is it? And how likely is it that he'd say yes?

Previewing a LOADED weekend slate (40:00): Finally, Torres rips through a loaded weekend slate, talking Duke-Carolina, Kentucky-Tennessee and more!

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Wednesday night COLLEGE HOOPS: Tennessee clinches the SEC, Kentucky smacks Vandy, UConn beats Marquette + other news and notes as the regular season winds down! Mar 07, 2024

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Torres reacts to a WILD Wednesday night in college hoops. He discusses Tennessee clinching the SEC regular season title, Kentucky putting up 90 on an off night vs. Vandy and UConn winning at Marquette. Plus, he talks mid-majors, a major coaching piece of news and answers your questions! Here's a full rundown:

Tennessee wins the SEC (2:00): Torres opens the show by talking about Tennessee's SEC regular season title, can they get a No. 1 seed, and the dumb reaction of one of the Vols' biggest haters.

Kentucky rolls Vanderbilt (16:00): From there, Torres reacts to Kentucky rolling Vandy - and explains why the Wildcats scoring 93 on an "off-night" shows you just how dangerous this team can be.

UConn beats Marquette + the rest of the night in college hoops (22:00): Finally, Torres wraps by discussing UConn's win over Marquette and why this team might just *now* be peaking at the back end of the year. Also, thoughts on the bubble, Will Wade has McNeese State rolling + a big piece of coaching carousel news.

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Tuesday night hoops: Was Torres wrong on Purdue? The most sneaky dangerous team in the country + the most underrated team + has Caitlin Clark taken the women's game past men's college hoops?! Mar 06, 2024

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Torres opens the show by reacting to a report that said that Caitlin Clark has taken the women's game beyond men's college basketball. Is that true?! Then he reacts to Tuesday hoops - was he wrong on Purdue as they clinch a second straight Big Ten title? Then he talks Florida smacking Alabama, and if the Gators are a sneaky Final Four threat and the one team that deserves more respect nationally. Plus, he previews a LOADED Wednesday slate

Caitlin Clark and the women's game passed men's hoops? (2:00): Torres opens the show by reacting to one reporter who says that Caitlin Clark has helped women's college basketball pass the men's game - is it true? Torres dives in!

Tuesday night college hoops and previewing Wednesday (17:00): From there Torres reacts to a loaded Tuesday night in college hoops. Purdue clinches a Big Ten title - is Torres ready to admit he was wrong on the Boilermakers? Plus, Florida crushes Bama - are the Gators a sleeper in March?! Also, the curious case of South Florida, which has lost one game in 2024 - but isn't even on the bubble, and a preview of a loaded Wednesday slate which includes Tennessee-South Carolina, UConn-Marquette and Vanderbilt-Kentucky and more (44:00)!

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UConn guard Hassan Diarra is BACK - talking Huskies Big East title run, Dan Hurley showing up at the bar postgame, the week ahead and more (presented by Shea's Pizzeria and Sportsbar) Mar 05, 2024

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For the second straight week, UConn guard Hassan Diarra visits the show! He talks the Huskies Big East clinching win on Sunday, what it was like to do it in front of the home fans, what's next and yes, the viral video of Dan Hurley showing up at the bar after the game!

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A Caleb Williams/NFL Draft conspiracy theory, Tennessee beats Bama, will Kentucky's defense cost them in March? Mar 04, 2024

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On today's show Torres drops a Caleb Williams conspiracy theory after this week's combine - then switches gears to college hoops. Tennessee beats Bama and Torres explains why he's rooting for Rick Barnes this March. Plus, will Kentucky's defense cost them come tourney time? UConn wins the Big East, Gonzaga surging AND MORE!

Caleb Williams conspiracy theory (3:00): Torres opens the show by dropping a Caleb Williams conspiracy theory coming out of the NFL Combine - and explains why he doesn't believe Williams will end up a Chicago Bear.

Tennessee beats Bama - is this finally the Vols year? (17:00): From there, Torres talks the big game of the weekend - as Tennessee beats Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Torres asks if this is finally the Vols year, and why he's rooting for Rick Barnes in march!

Kentucky wins - but will their defense cost them in March (28:00): From there talks the rest of college hoops. Kentucky puts up 111 on Arkansas, but will their defense cost them in March? Plus, did Gonzaga punch its ticket and UConn wins the Big East title - Torres talks about the hidden impact for the Huskies.

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Could Reed Sheppard actually return to Kentucky for another season? Why isn't Dalton Knecht getting more National Player of the Year love. Plus a full weekend preview and "Aaron Right/Wrong" Mar 01, 2024

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On today's show Aaron wonders why Tennessee star Dalton Knecht isn't getting more National Player of the Year love - and explains why it's more likely than you think that Kentucky star Reed Sheppard returns for another year of school. Plus, he previews a loaded weekend and wraps with America's favorite podcast segment "Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong"

Why isn't Dalton Knecht getting more National Player of the Year love (2:00): Torres opens the show by asking a simple question - after Tennessee star Dalton Knecht dropped another 39 points in another Vol win Wednesday, why isn't he getting more National Player of the Year love?

Could Reed Sheppard return to Kentucky for another season (16:00): From there, Torres switches gears and asks a simple question: With NIL money through the roof, could Kentucky star Reed Sheppard consider returning for another season? It sounds crazy - but Torres explains why it's maybe more likely than you think!

Previewing a loaded weekend + "Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong": Finally, Torres wraps the show by discussing a loaded weekend of college hoops, as Tennessee visits Bama, Kansas goes to Baylor, Creighton hosts Marquette and more (28:00). Plus, Torres plays "Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong" discussing his best and worst takes of the week (44:00)!

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Kentucky wins a THRILLER at Miss State, Bronny James NBA Draft lies + recapping the rest of Tuesday night college hoops and previewing a LOADED Wednesday slate Feb 28, 2024

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On today's show Torres talks about the big Bronny James NBA Draft conversation - and explains who is to blame for his plummet in the rankings. Then he gets to a wild night college hoops where Kentucky wins at the buzzer and Kansas falls at BYU. Finally, he previews an insane Wednesday night, highlighted by Auburn-Tennessee and a half a dozen games with MAJOR bubble implications.

Bronny James draft narrative - and who is REALLY to blame for his struggles (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the story of Bronny James plunging draft stock - and explains why Bronny shouldn't be blamed for his fall, but instead LeBron James himself and ESPN for creating unrealistic expectations.

Kentucky wins at the buzzer highlighting an insane night of college hoops (20:00): From there, Torres talks about Kentucky's buzzer beating win at Mississippi State, Reed Sheppard's historic performance and if Kentucky really is built for a Final Four run after all. Plus, Kansas falls again, Houston rolls and Indiana shocks Wisconsin.

Wednesday preview (39:00): Then he previews Wednesday night, including a huge Auburn-Tennessee game and several bubble implications.

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