Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

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A new update on Big 12 expansion rumors + Portal updates on Grant Nelson, Cam Spencer, Kentucky and more Jun 05, 2023

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On today's show Aaron discusses new Big 12 expansion rumors - and why one key piece of information came out this weekend that could tell the story of this league's future! Also, he shares all sorts of updates on the portal, with thoughts on Grant Nelson, Cam Spencer, Kentucky's situation and more.

Big 12 expansion is heating up: After discussing Big 12 expansion last week - we have a NEW update after commissioner Brett Yormark spoke last week. Torres discusses Yormark's remarks, and the one key that came out this weekend that makes it clear - this league is getting new teams, and soon! Also, Aaron shares the four schools he believes are priority for the league - and they might surprise you!

More college hoops transfer portal updates: Finally, with the NBA Draft deadline done - the portal is picking up again, and Torres has updates. Grant Nelson is down to three - which school makes the most sense? An interesting update on Rutgers transfer Cam Spencer. Also, Kentucky is finally making moves - will it be enough to salvage the off-season?

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College hoops updated "Too Early Top 25" after the NBA Draft deadline + "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" Jun 02, 2023

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On today's show, Aaron updates his "Way Too Early Top 25" after Wednesday's NBA Draft deadline, and also shares his best and worst takes of the week in "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong."

A post NBA Draft Deadline "Way Too Early Top 25" (2:00): Following the NBA Draft deadline, Aaron updates his "Way Too Early Top 25" - discussing his new Top 10, several new teams entering the Top 25 and what to do with Kentucky after their frustrating off-season?

Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong: Finally, Aaron updates his best and worst takes of the week, with "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" talking another milestone for Deion Sanders, SEC football scheduling and the future of college sports. Also, the one team he got right at the NBA Draft deadline - and the one he got way, WAY wrong.

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NBA Draft Deadline winners and losers, SEC spring meetings + Big 12 expansion coming?! Jun 01, 2023

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On today's show, Aaron reacts to the NBA Draft deadline, talking about Kentucky's awful day, while reacting to all the big winners. From there he talks about some interesting comments from Nick Saban at SEC spring meetings and share some insight into potential Big 12 expansion - is it coming soon? And what schools?

NBA Draft deadline reaction: Torres opens the show by discussing the NBA Draft deadline. He starts with a disastrous day at Kentucky and explains what has to change for John Calipari (2:00). From there, he hits on the big winners and losers, sharing thoughts on Creighton, Purdue, Villanova, Arkansas, UConn and more (13:00).

SEC spring meetings (28:00): From there, Aaron switches gears and talks about some very interesting comments from Nick Saban at the SEC spring meetings - is historic change coming to college sports?

Big 12 on the verge of expansion (42:00): Finally, talking about historic change, Torres shares what he's heard about Big 12 expansion. Rumors are Colorado has an offer, but Aaron explains why there might be change to plans on expansion. Who is the league interested in? And what big-time schools are they staying away from?

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Bonus Episode: Caleb Love commits to Arizona + Portal goes crazy as NBA Draft deadline approaches May 31, 2023

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We have ourselves a bonus episode, as Aaron reacts to Caleb Love committing to Arizona and explains how the portal has gone crazy as the NBA Draft deadline approaches! Why wait until the NBA Draft deadline on Wednesday when SO MUCH IS HAPPENING!

Caleb Love commits to Arizona (2:30): Aaron opens by discussing the shocking commitment of Caleb Love to Arizona. Torres explains why he was so surprised by the commitment and what it means for Arizona. Also, will it actually work in Tucson?

The portal goes crazy as the NBA Draft deadline approaches (16:00): From there, Aaron reacts to the portal again picking up steam as the NBA Draft deadline nears. Rutgers star Cam Spencer is down to four schools - will he choose NIL or best fit? Also, with Grant Nelson returning to college basketball has one (or two) schools emerged as a favorite? And is there a favorite for Richmond star Tyler Burton? Torres has you covered in this bonus episode!

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NBA Draft deadline preview - and what it means for college hoops, SEC scheduling mess + first thoughts on the NBA Finals May 30, 2023

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On today's show Aaron previews the NBA Draft deadline and what it means for college hoops teams like Kentucky, UConn, Creighton and others, discusses the fight over SEC football schedling and shares his first thoughts on the NBA Finals after Miami knocks off Boston in Game 7!

NBA Draft deadline preview: Aaron opens the show by discussing the NBA Draft deadline - which is coming on Wednesday. Who are the big names still in, and what does it mean for schools like Kentucky, UConn, Purdue, Creighton, Arkansas and others. Also, what big decisions have been made? And how about everyone still in the portal?

SEC scheduling mess and NBA Finals preview: Finally, Aaron wraps the show by discussing two big weekend topics - first, the SEC will meet in Destin this week - but no one is quite sure what the future of this football league looks like. Will we get eight or nine league games? He also reacts to Miami taking care of business against Boston - and gives his finals preview and pick!

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Does Georgia football have a culture problem? Deion Sanders goes off on NIL and modern players + "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" May 26, 2023

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On today's show, Aaron wonders if Georgia football has a culture problem after another high-profile player is arrested. From there, he talks about Deion Sanders going off on NIL and current players and wraps with "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" discussing his best and worst takes of the week:

Does Georgia football have a culture problem?: Torres opens the show by discussing another arrest at Georgia, the fifth different incident in four months. Do the Bulldogs officially have a culture problem? And how much blame should Kirby Smart take?

Coach Prime goes off on modern players and NIL: Next up, Aaron talks about Deion Sanders going off on modern players and NIL. Is Coach Prime right? And have things become too player-friendly in college sports?

Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong: Finally, Aaron wraps the show with "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" sharing his best and worst takes of the week on the NBA playoffs, transfer portal, realignment and more

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Is LeBron really retiring, JJ Redick stupidity, new names and intel in the college hoops transfer portal + an update on 5-star Ron Holland May 24, 2023

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On today's show, Aaron tackles the biggest question in sports - is LeBron James really considering retiring, and shares a story of his old buddy JJ Redick making a fool of himself again. Also, he discusses new names in the transfer portal and where they may end up. Finally, he wraps on an update on five-star Ron Holland.

Is LeBron really about to retire (2:00)?: Torres opens the show with the biggest story in sports - is LeBron James really about to retire? Torres breaks down both angles, explains what LeBron is really up to and what the end result will be. Also, Torres' old buddy JJ Redick embarrasses himself again, and we've got the details!

The portal ramps up again (19:00): Next up, just when you thought the portal was dying down - it ramps up again! Torres shares what he knows about Rutgers star Cam Spencer and where he might end up, and also discusses players at the NBA Draft Combine who may be returning to school. What's the latest on Cam Spencer, Arthur Kaluma and more.

An update on five-star Ron Holland (35:00): Finally, Torres wraps with an update on five-star Ron Holland. Holland was finally let out of his Letter of Intent by Texas on Tuesday. But after weeks of being linked to Arkansas - has a new leader emerged?

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Big Ten mess, USC AD fired, Keshad Johnson to Arizona and what's next for Kentucky, the difference between HS recruiting and transfer + the impact NIL has on recruiting May 22, 2023

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On today's show Aaron talks about a messy weekend in the Big Ten, where a scathing report came out on former commissioner Kevin Warren + USC AD Mike Bohn gets fired - as Aaron says there's one big picture takeaway to discuss from it. Also, Keshad Johnson commits to Arizona, what it means for UofA and what's next for Kentucky. Plus, the difference between high school recruiting and the portal + how much does NIL really matter in big-time recruitments?

Big Ten report + USC AD gets fired (2:00): Aaron opens with a tough weekend for the Big Ten, where a scathing report came out about former commissioner Kevin Warren + USC AD Mike Bohn resigned. Torres explains why these two stories can teach every fan a valuable lesson on college sports.

Keshad Johnson commits to Arizona, what does it mean for UofA (21:00): Finally, Aaron wraps by discussing the commitment of high-profile transfer Keshad Johnson. With Johnson headed to Arizona, what does it mean for UofA next year?

Also, after another portal miss what's next for Kentucky (34:00)? Torres explains the difference between portal recruiting and high school recruiting - and how much does NIL really matter in these recruitments?

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NBA Draft Combine reaction + what it means for college hoops, Caleb Love back in the transfer portal + explaining the UConn/Big 12 rumors May 19, 2023

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On today's show, Aaron shares thoughts on the NBA Draft Combine, who played well and who didn't and what it means for schools like Kentucky, UConn and Purdue. Then he discusses the wild Caleb Love story - now that he's back in the portal, where will he go and who's to blame at Michigan? Plus, Torres separates fact from fiction in the UConn/Big 12 rumors.

NBA Draft Combine reaction: Torres opens the show by discussing the NBA Draft, hitting on key players who participated and what it means for their schools. Did Oscar Tshiebwe do enough to stay in the draft, and what would Kentucky look like without him? How about Andre Jackson and UConn? Plus, thoughts on Zach Edey, Marquette, Arkansas and several high-profile portal players who could come back to college.

Caleb Love is back in the portal - where does he land next?: Next, Aaron reacts to the wild story as Caleb Love is forced to re-enter the portal after committing to Michigan. What schools could Love potentially land at, and who's to blame at Michigan for the debacle of not letting him in?

Explaining the UConn/Big 12 rumors: Finally, earlier this week, rumors popped up that UConn and the Big 12 have been flirting. Torres explains why the rumors don't mean what you think - and why most of the reporting on this story is wildly inaccurate.

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More conference realignment coming? Victor Wembanyama to San Antonio, Ron Holland update May 17, 2023

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On today's show Aaron discusses another potential wave of realignment coming to college sports, the Spurs winning the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes and the latest on the recruitment of five-star Ron Holland - why is it so quiet?

Conference realignment chaos coming? Aaron opens the show by reacting to a new report from Sports Illustrated about a potential wave of incoming realignment. Torres discusses infighting in the ACC, if the Pac-12 can survive the summer and UConn... to the Big 12?

San Antonio wins the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes - but is he really can't miss?: Next up, Aaron discusses the Spurs winning the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes. San Antonio has access to another generational talent - but is Wembanyama as "can't miss" as everyone says?

An update on five-star Ron Holland: Finally, Aaron wraps discussing the quiet recruitment of top prospect Ron Holland. Since decommitting from Texas, there's no new updates - and Texas is to blame. Torres explains, as well as what's next.

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