Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

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Ja Morant craziness, college hoops portal goes crazy at the deadline + Indiana lands a five-star May 15, 2023

Show notes

Torres is back from vacation and has a loaded show for you. He talks another dumb decision from Ja Morant, and college hoops portal going crazy at the deadline - who entered last week and where will they land? Finally, Indiana pulls a stunner landing five-star Mackenzie Mgbako.

More Ja Morant stupidity (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing another ugly off the court incident for Ja Morant. Is Morant putting his career, a $200 million contract and maybe more at stake after getting caught on camera again with a gun?

College hoops portal closes - but not before a bunch of new big names enter (16:00): From there, Aaron discusses college hoops' portal closing last week. Two big names (Arthur Kaluma and Julian Phillips are in) - where will they go? Plus, why Keshod Johnson would be a perfect fit for Kentucky and Rick Pitino lands his biggest recruit yet at St. John's.

Indiana lands a five-star (40:00): Finally, Aaron closes with Indiana, as Mike Woodson shocked the world and beat Bill Self head-to-head for five-star Mackenzie Mgbako.

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Bronny James commits to USC + College basketball transfer portal winners this off-season May 08, 2023

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In a surprise pre-vacation show, Aaron discusses Bronny James' commitment to USC and also names the biggest winners in college hoops' transfer portal this off-season:

Bronny James commits to USC (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing Bronny's commitment to USC. Just how good is Bronny and what does it mean for the Trojans and college basketball as a whole? Torres shares his thoughts.

College basketball transfer portal winners (15:00): From there, Torres discusses his winners in the college basketball transfer portal this off-season. He shares thoughts on Kansas, North Carolina, Arkansas, Gonzaga and others - plus a surprise winner no one is discussing.

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Hunter Dickinson commits to Kansas, what's next? Updated "Way Too Early Top 25" + Alabama athletics gets more bad news May 05, 2023

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On today's show Aaron talks about Hunter Dickinson's commitment to Kansas, and what it means for the Jayhawks, Kentucky and Villanova. Also, with the portal just about done, Aaron updates his "Way Too Early Top 25" - is there a new No. 1? Finally, the wild Alabama baseball investigation, another black eye for Crimson Tide athletics.

Hunter Dickinson commits - what's next for Kansas, Kentucky and Villanova (2:30): Torres opens the show by discussing Hunter Dickinson's commitment to Kansas. Just how good will the Jayhawks be with him next season? And what's the next move for Kentucky and Villanova?

Aaron's updated "Way Too Early Top 25" (25:00): With Dickinson's commitment mostly marking the end of transfer portal activity, Torres decides to update his "Way Too Early Top 25." He explains why there's officially a new No. 1, and also, how far does UConn fall with big draft decisions, how high does Arkansas rise with their portal activity and more!

Alabama baseball investigation + "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" (47:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show by talking about a gambling probe into Alabama baseball, which is another bad PR hit for Tide athletics. And he wraps by playing "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" chatting about the transfer portal, NFL Draft, and one of his all-time great "right" moments!

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Hunter Dickinson non-commitment - now what? A new star enters the portal, Mackenzie Mgbako, CFB Playoff schedule insanity + Big 12 expanding to... Mexico? May 03, 2023

Show notes

Aaron discusses Hunter Dickinson's bizarre "non-commitment" on Tuesday before sharing details on a new star to enter the portal Tuesday. Plus, the 12-team CFB Playoff schedule is out and is about to be insane and is the Big 12 expanding to... Mexico? Sort of!

Hunter Dickinson "non-commitment" + a new star enters the portal (3:00): Torres opens by discussing Hunter Dickinson's bizarre Tuesday non-commitment. What's next and when will he actually commit? Plus, a new star enters the transfer portal. What you need to know about Grant Nelson and is there already a new leader?

Mackenzie Mgbako update (22:00): Next, an update on five-star Mackenzie Mgbako. The former Duke commit is currently taking visits - has one school jumped to the top of his list?

College football notes (37:00): Plus, we get details on what the 12 team College Football Playoff will look like - and why it will be football insanity. And Aaron talks the good and bad about the Big 12 wanting to play games in Mexico.

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NFL Draft final thoughts, Hunter Dickinson update + five-star Ron Holland decommits - where will he end up? May 01, 2023

Show notes

On today's show, Aaron shares some weekend NFL Draft thoughts, including landing spots for Will Levis and Hendon Hooker, before turning his attention to college hoops. Hunter Dickinson is done with visits - is a decision coming? Plus, five-star Ron Holland decommits from Texas and there is one logical landing spot for him.

NFL Draft final thoughts (2:00): Torres opens the show by sharing final thoughts on the NFL Draft. He explains why he likes Will Levis to Tennessee and loves Hendon Hooker landing in Detroit. Plus, Philadelphia's wild obsession with Georgia, the best pick of the draft and Torres shares a tribute to Mel Kiper Jr.

Hunter Dickinson update (23:00): Next up, Hunter Dickinson completed a final visit (we think) to Villanova this weekend. Is a decision near? Torres breaks down all five schools and which spot makes the most sense.

FIve-star Ron Holland decommits (39:00): Finally, five-star high school hoops star Ron Holland decommitted from Texas, and Aaron believes there's one spot that makes the most sense to land him.

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NFL Draft reaction: Why did Will Levis fall? Is Anthony Richardson right for Indy? Plus thoughts on Houston, Philly, winners, losers and more Apr 28, 2023

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On today's show, Aaron reacts to a wild night in the NFL Draft, where Will Levis tumbled, Houston stunned everyone and Anthony Richardson went to Indy. What caused Levis' fall? Who were the big winners? Torres has you covered:

Why did Will Levis fall? Houston's big night? Will Anthony Richardson work in Indy: It was night in KC and Torres reacts to it all. He explains the *real* reason Will Levis fell in the draft and why Houston showed him something he wasn't expecting. Plus, why Torres is worried about the Anthony Richardson/Indianapolis fit.

Other reaction to Night 1 of the NFL Draft: From there, Aaron shares the rest of his thoughts on Night 1 of the NFL Draft. He discusses a new NFL trend he loves, why the Seahawks got the steal of the draft and why the Eagles might be the biggest winner of all. Finally, a funny note about Aaron Rodgers new team - the New York Jets.

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Is Will Levis really about to go No. 1 in the draft? Coach Prime's crazy roster turnover - will it work? More bad news at Alabama basketball Apr 26, 2023

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Aaron opens the show by discussing Will Levis' soaring draft odds - could he really go No. 1? Also, Deion Sanders is in the midst of a historic roster turnover - will it work? And another black eye for Alabama basketball.

Will Kentucky QB Will Levis really go No. 1 (2:00)?: Aaron opens the show with the news of Tuesday - Kentucky QB Will Levis' soaring draft odds. Torres discusses if Levis will *really* go No. 1 - also, Torres shares who he believe will be the Top 5 picks in the NFL Draft.

Colorado's historic roster turnover (20:00): Next up, Torres goes back to Colorado, where Deion Sanders is in the midst of historic roster turnover. The Buffaloes have had 22 players enter the transfer portal since Saturday's spring game and 45+ since the day Coach Prime took the job. Will Coach Prime's historic roster overhaul work?

More bad news for Alabama basketball (38:00): Finally, Aaron discusses more bad news for Alabama basketball, where a recruit was arrested over the weekend with a gun. After the Brandon Miller situation and with this new information, has Nate Oats lost complete control of this team?

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Spring game thoughts on Alabama/Colorado + Ryan Nembhard commits - what does it mean for Gonzaga and Arizona, plus big portal additions at UNC, Tennessee and Bama Apr 24, 2023

Show notes

Aaron opens talking spring football, including what Deion's debut told us, and a very interesting quote from Nick Saban. Then, it was a busy week in the college hoops portal - Ryan Nembhard commits to Gonzaga, and Arizona fans are furious. Plus, news at UNC, Tennessee and Bama.

Deion's debut at Colorado (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing Deion's debut at Colorado - and why it wasn't just all about the pomp and circumstance. Could Colorado be better than people think?

Nick Saban's interesting post-spring comments (14:00): Next, Nick Saban had some *very* interesting comments after Alabama's spring game. Could the Tide be in line to grab a new QB this off-season?

Ryan Nembhard and the rest of a busy portal weekend (30:00): Finally, Aaron wraps by talking some college hoops portal. Ryan Nembhard was one of two big commits to Gonzaga. What does it mean for the Zags? Also, Arizona fans are officially frustrated with how their off-season is going after missing on Nembhard - how concerned should fans be with Tommy Lloyd (38:00)? Plus, busy portal weekends at North Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee.

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Alabama/Tyler Van Dyke transfer rumors, Hunter Dickinson update (Torres was wrong!) + Right/Wrong Apr 21, 2023

Show notes

Torres opens the Friday show discussing the crazy Alabama/Tyler Van Dyke rumors and the new era of college sports in the NIL world. Then he takes his "L" on the Hunter Dickinson story - is Kentucky now the favorite? Finally he wraps with "Right/Wrong" with his best and worst takes of the week:

Tyler Van Dyke/Alabama rumors (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the wild reports that Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke could be headed to Alabama. Is it truth? Is it rumor? Or is it the newest trend of using the portal as a way to renegotiate NIL deals? Torres discusses.

A Hunter Dickinson update (Torres Was WRONG!) (16:00): Next Torres updates the Hunter Dickinson/Kentucky recruitment, taking the "L" for his Wednesday show. Now that we know Dickinson is indeed visiting Lexington, are the Wildcats now the favorite for his commitment? Plus, big commits for Kansas, Tennessee and more!

Right/Wrong (36:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show with "Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong" discussing his best and worst takes of the week, including his "NFL Draft hot takes" coming to life, Quinn Ewers being named starter at Texas and why he was dead wrong on Adam Silver. Plus, the biggest mistake he made in his Hunter Dickinson analysis.

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Deion Sanders already making moves at Colorado + Hunter Dickinson Kentucky rumors, Arkansas portal moves and more portal madness Apr 19, 2023

Show notes

On today's show Aaron discusses how Deion Sanders' impact is already being felt at Colorado ahead of his first spring game, then turns his attention to college hoops. Big stay/go decision at UConn and Purdue, and is Hunter Dickinson *really* considering Kentucky? Also, Arkansas, Syracuse and others make big portal moves:

Deion Sanders already making moves at Colorado (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing Deion Sanders already making moves at Colorado. His first spring game is this weekend and is already sold out and will be broadcast on ESPN + the Buffaloes sold out their entire season ticket allotment this weekend. Has Coach Prime *already* exceeded expectations at Colorado?

Big stay or go moves, portal news and notes and is Hunter Dickinson really considering Kentucky?: Finally Aaron wraps with some big college hoops notes. Zach Edey and Andre Jackson declare (20:00), and rumors are picking up that Hunter Dickinson will choose Kentucky - should we believe it (28:00)? Also, Arkansas, Creighton, Florida and Syracuse all make portal moves (40:00).

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