Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

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ACC-SEC basketball challenge games announced, Tre Mitchell commits to Kentucky, more portal news + RIP Ryan Mallett Jun 28, 2023

Show notes

On today's show Aaron talks about the first ever ACC-SEC basketball challenge and all the big games, including Duke-Arkansas, Miami-Kentucky and more. From there he discusses what Tre Mitchell's commitment means at UK, Jahvon Quinerly entering the portal and wraps by discussing the passing of Arkansas football legend Ryan Mallett.

ACC-SEC Basketball Challenge games announced (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the first ever slate of ACC-SEC basketball challenge games, which were announced on Wednesday. He shares early thoughts on Duke-Arkansas, Miami-Kentucky, Tennessee-North Carolina and what people got wrong about the event.

Tre Mitchell commits to Kentucky + other portal news (18:00): From there, Torres discusses Tre Mitchell's commitment and what it means for Kentucky, as well as other portal news. Alabama star Jahvon Quinerly is in the portal - now what? Plus, Memphis makes a big addition.

Finally, he wraps by discussing the passing of Arkansas legend Ryan Mallett who died on Tuesday at just 35 years old (38:00).

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Week 1 College Football thoughts and best bet + ranking college hoops best coaches + West Virginia has its coach - can they hold the roster together though? Jun 26, 2023

Show notes

On today's show, Betfred has released it's Week 1 point spreads - and Torres shares his thoughts and best Week 1 bet! Then he talks college hoops and asks - who is the best coach in college hoops right now? Finally, West Virginia has made a decision on its future - but will it stop players from entering the portal?

Week 1 CFB spreads are out - point spreads and best bets (2:00): Betfred has released its college football Week 1 lines. Torres shares thoughts on all the big games, and drops his best bet for Week 1 - and it might surprise you!

Who is the best coach in college basketball - right now? (28:00): From there, Torres was asked the question "Who is the best coach in college hoops right now?" He posed the question to fans, reads the best answers and then shares his thoughts on who is best in the sport... right now!

West Virginia hires a full-time coach - but can he keep the roster together (49:00)?: Finally, West Virginia has hired an interim head coach - but can he keep the roster together after a handful of players enter the portal?

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NBA Draft reaction, Dan Hurley extension, did Hurley go after John Calipari + Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong Jun 23, 2023

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Aaron opens the show by reacting to the NBA Draft, giving his thoughts on the best and worst picks and more. From there he talks Dan Hurley's extension and if Hurley went after John Calipari with some recent comments. Finally he plays "Aaro Right, Aaron Wrong" sharing his best and worst takes on the NBA Draft, college hoops recruiting and the one college football coach he's been dead wrong on.

NBA Draft reaction (2:00): Torres opens the show by sharing his thoughts on the 2023 NBA Draft. He discusses ESPN's bizarre coverage, before getting into reaction on the night. Who were the best and worst picks, did Charlotte make the right move with Brandon Miller and also the Top 10 pick that will end up as the steal of the draft.

College hoops notes on Dan Hurley, Will Wade and more (23:00): From there, Torres dives into college hoops news and notes, discussing Dan Hurley's extension, if Hurley went after John Calipari with some recent comments - and also Will Wade finally got his punishment from the NCAA. But was it enough?

Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong (45:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show with his best and worst takes of the week in "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong." He shares thoughts on the NBA Draft, and why he was dead wrong about a Zion Williamson trade. Also, the one college hoops coach he's been right about from the beginning and the one college football coach that he's been dead wrong on as well.

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NBA Draft thoughts, Nick Saban can't stop whining + Bob Huggins daughter goes off + wild Titanic/submarine story Jun 21, 2023

Show notes

On today's show, Aaron shares his NBA Draft thoughts and reacts to Nick Saban continuing to whine about last year's struggles. Plus, Bob Huggins daughter goes off - is she right? And Torres shares thoughts on the wild Titanic/submarine story.

NBA Draft thoughts: Torres opens the show by sharing his thoughts on Thursday's NBA Draft. Can Victor Wembanyama really live up to the hype? And why the "debate" over who should go No. 2 isn't a debate at all. Also, the players he likes and dislikes the most in this draft and why he thinks the Pelicans should trade Zion Williamson on draft night.

Nick Saban continues to whine: Next, Aaron discusses Nick Saban's latest comments on the College Football Playoff. Torres explains why even though Saban is college football's greatest winner, he can also be the sorest loser when things don't go his way.

Bob Huggins daughter goes off + "Titanic" story: Finally, Torres wraps the show by discussing two wild stories from Tuesday. First, Bob Huggins daughter went off - is she right about her dad's firing? And also, Torres with his thoughts on the "Titanic" story and whether he'd pay to go two miles below the ocean.

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Ja Morant suspension, Bob Huggins resigns, Aaron Bradshaw fallout + new info on Big 12 expansion? Jun 19, 2023

Show notes

On today's show Aaron discusses Ja Morant's suspension and whether it was enough games. Plus, Bob Huggins resigns - what's next for West Virginia and with UK forward Aaron Bradshaw hurt should they pursue West Virginia transfers? Plus, a new twist on Big 12 realignment!

Ja Morant suspension is it enough (2:00): Torres opens the show by talking the news of the weekend, Ja Morant's 25-game suspension. After previously discussing the topic, Torres wonders if the suspension is enough and if it will really teach Morant a lesson? Also, a quick reaction to the big NBA trade with three-time All-Star Brad Beal going to the Suns.

Bob Huggins resigns + the fallout at West Virginia (16:00): Next up, Torres discusses a wild weekend in Morgantown, where Bob Huggins resigned as head coach at West Virginia following a DUI. Torres explains why this is the only decision that could be made, and speculates what's next for West Virginia basketball. Also, with Kentucky receiving news that star forward Aaron Bradshaw is hurt, should the Wildcats pursue West Virginia's Jesse Edwards if he transfers?

Big 12 expansion update (39:00): Finally, Torres wraps with a very interesting Big 12 expansion update, and explains why expansion might not be quite as close as most people think!

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BONUS Episode: Arkansas coach Eric Musselman joins to talk NBA Draft, 2024 Arkansas Razorbacks and more Jun 16, 2023

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We have ourselves a bonus episode, as today, Aaron is joined by Arkansas basketball coach Eric Musselman, for a fun, wide-ranging interview.

The guys talk what could be a historic draft night for Arkansas next week, Coach Muss's own experiences on draft night as an NBA head coach + he gives a sneak peak of his 2024 Razorbacks.

Plus, the question everyone wants to know - will coach Muss where a suit on draft night in the green room?

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Reaction to 2024 SEC football schedule release, Calipari gets his NIL act together + college hoops outrates the NBA Finals (again) Jun 15, 2023

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On today's show, Aaron takes a deep dive into the 2024 SEC football schedule release, talking about the biggest games, winners and losers and what it means for Texas and Oklahoma. From there, he switches gear to basketball where John Calipari stepped up his NIL game - but is it enough? Also, some interesting data on college hoops outrating the NBA Finals.

SEC 2024 schedule release (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the SEC dropping its 2024 schedules, which include - for the first time - Texas and Oklahoma. Torres shares thoughts on the biggest games and matchups, who got the tougher schedule - Texas or Oklahoma - and the one school that got by far the toughest draw.

John Calipari gets his NIL in order (24:00): From there, Aaron updates a story from Tuesday, as John Calipari has seemingly finally changed his policy on NIL. Kentucky basketball finally has its NIL in order - but will it be enough to avoid another bad off-season next year?

Plus, Torres reacts to the Final Four outrating the NBA Finals - proof that could sports remains wildly under covered (42:00).

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Can Kentucky's disastrous off-season be saved? Rick Pitino adds another big-time recruit + NBA Finals thoughts as Nuggets are your champions Jun 13, 2023

Show notes

Torres is back - talking about some interesting comments on the chaos with Kentucky basketball. Can their off-season be saved? Plus, Rick Pitino does it again, and Alabama and UConn add big transfer additions. Finally, some thoughts on the Denver Nuggets winning the NBA title.

Can Kentucky's off-season be salvaged (2:00): Aaron opens the show discussing comments by his friend Matt Jones, calling Kentucky basketball "total disarray." Torres asks if this off-season can be saved, if this is proof the John Calipari is over and what does need to change for this to never happen again at UK?

Rick Pitino adds another big-time recruit + Alabama and UConn get portal additions (25:00): Next, Aaron discusses Rick Pitino adding his biggest recruit yet - and why this one is a game-changer for St. John's basketball. Also, Alabama and UConn make big portal additions.

NBA Finals reaction (48:00): Finally, Aaron reacts with the biggest story in sports - the Denver Nuggets winning your 2023 NBA Finals. He explains why the Nuggets could be on the verge of a dynasty, the one team that they most remind him of - and what this means for the rest of the NBA!

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NBA Draft Prospect Preview: Breaking down Victor Wembanyama - and is he REALLY as can't miss as everyone thinks? Jun 09, 2023

Show notes

On today's show Aaron is joined by the "College Hoops Daily's" Zac Krull to discuss presumed No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama and ask the question - is "Wemby" really as "can't miss" as everyone says.

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LIV golf thoughts, is NIL money officially running out + would Dan Hurley leave UConn if they go to the Big 12? Jun 07, 2023

Show notes

Torres opens the show with the shocking LIV golf news, before turning to two interesting reports that may prove that NIL money is officially running out. Finally, Torres reacts to a report that said that Dan Hurley would leave UConn if they joined the Big 12.

LIV Golf reaction (2:00): Torres doesn't talk golf often, but opens the show by discussing the shocking LIV golf/PGA Tour merger. Aaron explains the one big lesson learned from this, and the biggest winners and losers of the ordeal.

NIL money running out (17:00): From there, Aaron discusses two different stories that may prove - NIL money is officially running out. Torres explains how he expects NIL to change in the coming years.

Would Dan Hurley leave UConn if they join the Big 12 (33:30): Finally, Torres wraps the show by discussing a report from CBS Sports that said Dan Hurley would leave UConn if they joined the Big 12. Oh, you KNOW he's got thoughts on this one.

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