Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

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NFL Draft hot takes, weekend portal news and notes + five-star Mikey Williams arrested Apr 17, 2023

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On today's show, Aaron shares his NFL Draft hot takes including who should go No. 1, why the most important QB might not even be in this draft and could Will Levis and Anthony Richardson *both* be busts? Then he hits on some portal news and notes from the weekend, before sharing the sad story of five-star Mikey Williams who was arrested over the weekend

NFL Draft hot takes Part I (2:00): Aaron opens the show with the first part of his "NFL Draft hot takes" including why the choice at No. 1 is a no-brainer, why the most important QB for this draft is not *in* this draft and can you really trust CJ Stroud?

NFL Draft hot takes Part II (24:00): In the second half of his NFL Draft hot takes, he asks if Will Levis and Anthony Richardson could *both* be busts, the one prospect he wouldn't draft no matter what - and the player that he believes is most likely to fall in the draft

Weekend college hoops + Mikey Williams arrested (42:00): Finally, Torres wraps by talking about weekend college hoops, including an interesting comment about one school's NIL, plus Rick Pitino makes moves in the portal. Plus the sad story of Mikey Williams, a five-star Memphis signee who was arrested - and whose career might be over before it begins.

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More big "stay or go" decisions, transfer portal is on fire - updates on Hunter Dickinson, Ryan Nembhard, commits and more + Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong season-ending edition Apr 14, 2023

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On today's show, Aaron talks about more big "stay or go" decisions in college hoops, including Adama Sanogo, Azuolas Tubelis, Anthony Black and more, and rips through the transfer portal. Hunter Dickinson and Ryan Nembhard have big visits planned, plus Arkansas keeps cleaning up. Finally, a season-ending "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" season-ending edition - giving his best and worst college hoops takes of 2022-2023.

More big "stay or go" NBA Draft decisions: Aaron opens the show discussing more big "stay or go" decisions in college hoops, including Adama Sanogo, Azuolas Tubelis, Anthony Black, Baylor Scheierman, Amari Bailey and Chris Livingston. What's the latest - and what does it mean for their teams next year?

Portal is on fire: Next up, Aaron rips through some major transfer portal updates. Hunter Dickinson and Ryan Nembhard have big visits coming up this weekend - will they lead to commitments? Also, Arkansas adds two key transfers and Kentucky pulls a familiar face out of the portal.

"Right/Wrong" season-ending edition: Finally, Aaron wraps with a season-ending edition of "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" ripping through his best and worst takes of the college hoops season.

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Kyle Filipowski is back - is Duke the new No. 1, Mackenzie Mgbako next stop, portal notes + college hoops mailbag on Adama Sanogo, Kentucky, Pitino and more Apr 12, 2023

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On today's show Aaron talks about Kyle Filipowski's return and if that makes Duke No. 1, plus what is the future for top recruit Mackenzie Mgbako after decommitting from Duke? Plus, some portal news and notes and a college hoops mailbag on an Adama Sanogo transfer report, Ugonna Onyenso returning to UK, Pitino and more:

Kyle Filipowski back, is Duke the new No. 1 + Mackenzie Mgbako: Aaron opens the show by discussing the big news of the week - Kyle Filipowski is returning to Duke. Does that make Duke No. 1 (2:00)? Plus with Filipowski's return, star recruit Mackenzie Mgabko has opened up his recruitment - Aaron shares where he thinks he'll end up (12:30).

Portal news and notes + College Hoops mailbag: Aaron wraps the show by going through some portal news and notes, discussing commitments at Indiana, Georgetown and a big start for Chris Beard at Ole Miss (23:00). Plus, a college hoops mailbag - discussing if Kentucky transfer Ugonna Onyenso will return, Rick Pitino's slow start at Iona and Aaron shares insight into a crazy report that UConn star Adama Sanogo could transfer (34:00).

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Caleb Love commits to Michigan and the rest of a wild weekend in the portal + Oscar Tshiebwe declares - should UK fans want him back and UConn gets good news as well Apr 10, 2023

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Caleb Love commits to Michigan and the rest of a wild weekend in the portal + Oscar Tshiebwe declares - should UK fans want him back and the rest of the big "stay or go" decisions from the weekend.

Caleb Love commits to Michigan + the rest of the weekend's portal news (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the big portal news of the weekend. Caleb Love commits to Michigan - but will it work? Plus, LJ Cryer to Houston, Tramon Mark commits to Arkansas and more.

Oscar Tshiebwe + the other big "stay or go" decisions (28:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show by discussing big "stay or go" decisions in college hoops. Oscar Tshiebwe has tested the draft waters, but could return to college hoops - but should UK fans actually want that? Plus, UConn gets good news over the weekend as well.

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Revealing next year's "Way Too Early College Hoops Top 25" + mega update on the WILD transfer portal - who's in, visits, commits and more! Apr 07, 2023

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On today's show, Aaron reveals his "Way Too Early Top 25" for next year and also does a mega portal update. New stars in the portal, what to make of Hunter Dickinson's Zooms with Kentucky/Arkansas, commits and more!

Way Too Early Top 25 for 2023-2024 (3:00): Aaron opens the show by revealing his "Way Too Early Top 25" in college hoops for next year. Should UConn be No. 1? How about Kentucky with its loaded freshman class, and Arkansas after making major moves the last couple weeks? Torres shares his ranking

Transfer portal news and notes (30:00): From there, Aaron discusses major transfer portal moves, as stars like Ryan Nembhard, Max Abmas and others enter the portal - where could they end up? What to make of Hunter Dickinson talking with Kentucky and Arkansas and is there a new favorite for Caleb Love? Plus, commits for Eric Musselman and the Hogs and Kerr Kriisa heads to WVU.

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Recapping UConn's historic title run, is UConn a blue blood + can the Huskies repeat next season? Apr 05, 2023

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On today's show, Torres recaps UConn's historic run to a fifth national champion, answers the question of "Is UConn a blue blood" and wonders - can they repeat as national champions next season?

Recapping UConn's historic title game run (3:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing UConn's historic title game run, discussing the game, why this proves UConn was the best team all year, and why this one is extra special for UConn fans. Also, some thoughts on San Diego State's incredible March run.

Is UConn a blue blood (22:00): From there, Aaron answers the question - is UConn officially a "blue blood?" after a fifth title in 24 years.

Can UConn go back-to-back (36:00): Finally, with Betfred releasing 2024 national title odds, Torres wonders: Can UConn go back-to-back, as he shares his thoughts on what the team could look like, and why it might just be possible.

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Final Four recap + national championship preview + Hunter Dickinson is in the portal - where's he headed next? Apr 03, 2023

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On today's show, Aaron recaps the Final Four and asks the question: Is there any way San Diego State can pull off the upset on Monday night? Then he hits on major portal news from the weekend, as Hunter Dickinson is transferring - but to where?

Final Four recap (3:00): Aaron opens the show by recapping the two Final Four contests Saturday. He takes you into what it was like being in the building for Lamont Butler's buzzer beater and shares a personal story with the SDSU star as well. Then he recaps UConn's dominant Miami win.

National championship preview (21:00): From there, Aaron looks ahead to preview Monday night's title game and answers the simple question - is there any way San Diego State can pull off the upset?

Hunter Dickinson is in the portal - what's next + other portal news and notes (29:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show by hitting the mega-transfer news as Hunter Dickinson is in the portal. Where will he end up next? Also, other portal news as Hunter Sallis headlines a few other players to hit the portal this weekend.

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Final Four preview and picks, big "stay or go" NBA Draft decisions + the 15 best players in college basketball's transfer portal Mar 31, 2023

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On today's show Aaron previews the Final Four and makes his picks, discusses mega-stay or go decisions in college hoops and also lists his top 15 players in the portal right now - and where they may end up:

Final Four preview and picks (3:00): Torres opens the show by making his Final Four picks, explaining why UConn is no guarantee to beat Miami and why how he accidentally upset all of San Diego State social media - but that's a good thing.

Mega stay or go NBA Draft decisions (20:00): From there, Aaron hits on big stay or go NBA Draft decisions. Brandon Miller, Nick Smith and others are gone, but both Duke and Arkansas got major news about returning players - what does it mean for 2023-2024?

The top 15 players in the portal right now (28:00): Finally, Aaron ends the show discussing his Top 15 players in the portal right now - who they are, and where he thinks they'll land.

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Why this isn't a "boring" Final Four, can anyone beat UConn + a MEGA portal update on Caleb Love, five-stars entering the portal, visits, commits and more! Mar 29, 2023

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Today's show starts by Aaron talking Final Four and explaining why no this isn't a "boring" Final Four and why it does feature elite teams good enough to win it all. Also, why UConn is *not* a lock to win it all and finally, a mega transfer portal news and notes segment - who's committing, who is visiting where + the best players to enter, including Caleb Love and more.

Why this isn't a "boring" Final Four + can anyone beat UConn?: Aaron opens the show by playing a little "myth-busting" of the Final Four, explaining why this isn't a boring Final Four and why the teams are better than they're being credit for (2:00). Plus, Aaron explains why the narrative of "It's UConn and everyone else" is idiotic, and what it will take to beat the Huskies. Finally, he shares quick thoughts on Rodney Terry getting the Texas job full-time (14:00).

A mega transfer portal news and notes segment (25:00): Next, Aaron hits the portal! He discusses Caleb Love entering and what schools makes sense, plus the other big names who are moving on. Also, he talks about Arkansas and St. John's closing in on big names and three marquee commitments in recent days.

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The Final Four is SET: Can anyone beat UConn, end of the road for Gonzaga + Creighton-SDSU ends in controversy, Miami stuns Texas and looking at the rest of the Elite Eigh Mar 27, 2023

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The Final Four is set, and on today's show, Aaron looks at how we got here, recapping the entire Elite Eight. Can anyone beat UConn and is this the end of the road for Gonzaga? Also, was it a foul in San Diego State-Creighton? Controversy at Texas-Miami, FAU and more!

Can anyone stop UConn + end of the road for Gonzaga: Aaron opens the show discussing another UConn blowout in the Elite Eight. Can anyone beat UConn, plus why Dan Hurley's rebuild is more impressive than you realize (3:00)? Also, with Drew Timme likely gone, was this Gonzaga's last best shot at a title (18:00)?

Recapping the other three Elite Eight games: Next, Aaron looks at the other Elite Eight games. Did the refs cost Creighton a win, plus why Brian Dutcher has built the perfect modern college hoops program (26:00). Why Miami is a real threat in Houston + did Rodney Terry do enough to get the Texas job full-time (41:00)? And why FAU proves that the little guy just needs a chance sometimes (50:00).

Plus, a first look at the Final Four matchups!

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