Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

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Sweet 16 PREVIEW: Picks and predictions for all of Thursday and Friday's games + a mega transfer portal update Mar 23, 2023

Show notes

On today's show, Aaron previews all eight Sweet 16 games, giving a preview and making picks for the remaining games. Then he looks at the loaded transfer portal - who are the big names who've entered and who's committed?

Thursday preview: Aaron opens the show with a preview of Thursday's East and West regions. He starts in the East where Michigan State and Tennessee are favored, but will they win (3:00)? Then he heads out West where he makes his pick on UConn-Arkansas, and explains why Gonzaga-UCLA is the easiest game to pick this weekend (15:00).

Friday preview: Next he heads to the South and Midwest, making picks for those. Does Alabama keep rolling all the way to the Final Four (24:00)? And in the Midwest can Houston keep it up and what to make of an exciting Xavier-Texas game (32:00)?

Transfer portal update: Finally, Torres discusses all the big news in the portal. He discusses the big names to enter including Arizona's Kerr Kriisa and where he may end up. A potential prospect for Kentucky? Plus thoughts on a couple of the major commits so far (42:00).

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Rick Pitino gets hired at St. John's - how good can they be and how quick + Ed Cooley makes his move to Georgetown Mar 21, 2023

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On today's show Aaron discusses the two big coaching carousel moves: Rick Pitino is headed to St. John's, how quickly will he win there? Plus, how Ed Cooley ended up at Georgetown - and what are realistic expectations? Here's a full rundown:

Rick Pitino to St. John's (2:30): Aaron opens with the topic he has discussed at length on the show, as Rick Pitino is officially headed to St. John's. How did it go down, and why this isn't only good for St. John's, but all of college basketball. Also, how quickly can Pitino win at St. John's.

Ed Cooley heads to Georgetown + what's next for Providence (21:00): Aaron wraps the show by discussing the other big move, as Ed Cooley is off to Georgetown. Aaron explains how the decision weighed on Cooley, why he decided to leave one Big East job for another, and just how good can this program be? Also, who's next at Georgetown?

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Opening weekend NCAA Tournament reaction: Kentucky losing, now what? Arkansas to another Sweet 16, UConn rolls, Tennessee dominates Duke + everything else from Saturday and Sunday Mar 20, 2023

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Aaron spends his entire Monday show ripping through a busy Saturday and Sunday of college hoops. Among the topics:

Sunday recap: Aaron opens the show with a recap of Sunday's events. Kentucky loses - how much heat should John Calipari take for another early NCAA Tournament exit? Has UConn been the best team in the field so far? Plus, a shout out to Gonzaga and the rest of the Sunday highlights.

Saturday recap: Next, Aaron goes back to Saturday - where he discusses Arkansas heading to a third straight second weekend of the NCAA - and he explains why this year is much different than the other two. Plus, why Tennessee shouldn't be blamed for their physical win over Duke and Texas wins - should Rodney Terry be the Longhorns full-time head coach? Plus, quick thoughts on Alabama, Houston and the rest of the day that was.

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BONUS Episode: Purdue loses to Fairleigh Dickinson - why does Matt Painter keep getting a pass for his tournament failures?! Mar 18, 2023

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We have a bonus episode, as Aaron reacts to Purdue's stunning upset loss to Fairleigh Dickinson.

And with it, he asks a simple question: Why doesn't Purdue coach Matt Painter get more criticism for his abysmal NCAA Tournament record?

Torres goes through all the details and explains why Painter might be the most overrated coaches in sports

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FULL REACTION to Day 1 of the NCAA Tournament: Arizona and Virginia get upset + Houston struggles and the rest of a crazy Day 1 Mar 17, 2023

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Torres reacts to a full day of NCAA Tournament craziness - what does Arizona's loss mean for Tommy Lloyd and should Virginia be more known for early tournament losses or their 2019 national championship? Plus, Duke and UCLA roll and it was a great day for the SEC and Big Ten, while Houston struggles - should we be concerned?

Arizona and Virginia get upset (3:00): Aaron opens the show by talking about the two stunners, Arizona and Virginia getting upset. Aaron explains why the "honeymoon might be over" for Tommy Lloyd and how the Wildcats recover after a second straight disappointing NCAA Tournament. Plus, should Virginia be known more for their 2019 title or early tournament losses, after yet another tourney choke job (16:00)?

The rest of Day 1 of the tournament (26:00): From there, Aaron recaps the rest of Day 1 of the tournament, including dominant efforts from Duke, UCLA and Alabama, and Houston struggling. With the way Auburn played Thursday, is Houston on upset alert? Also, why all of a sudden Arkansas could make a run after beating Illinois, and an incredible day for Penn State hoops.

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Torres makes his BRACKET PICKS!!! Selecting every game + picking a Final Four and national champion Mar 15, 2023

Show notes

On today's show, Aaron makes his bracket picks - going game by game, making his selections for every game, as well as sharing his Final Four and national champion. Here is the region by region breakdown:

East Region (2:00)

South Region (23:00)

West Region (37:00)

Midwest Region (53:00)

Plus Final Four and title picks!

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Chris Beard to Ole Miss - but can he win there? Will Wade back + college hoops portal is open - here's what you need to know Mar 14, 2023

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Chris Beard is officially the Ole Miss head coach - here's what it will take for him to win there. Plus, Will Wade is back too and the rest of the carousel. Finally, the transfer portal opened on Monday, here are the best players who entered and everything else you need to know:

Chris Beard hired at Ole Miss - what will it take to win there (2:00): Aaron opens by talking Chris Beard officially being hired at Ole Miss. While we can agree or disagree with the hire it's done - now the question is, can Beard build a consistent winner at an SEC afterthought? Plus, Will Wade gets a new gig and the rest of the carousel.

The transfer portal is open for business (26:00): From there, Torres comments on the college hoops transfer portal re-opening. He discusses the marquee players who entered on Monday and where they could end up.

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WE HAVE A BRACKET! What did the committee get right and wrong, plus a first look at all four regions of this year's NCAA Tournament Mar 13, 2023

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On today's show, it's ALL THINGS BRACKETS! Aaron explains why the committee did a good job this year, before going region by region - which No. 1 seeds have an easy path, where are the upsets + everything you need to know about the field of 68! Here's a full rundown:

What the committee got right and wrong (2:00): Aaron opens the show by sharing initial thoughts on the bracket - why the committee got the No. 1 seeds right, why the bubble was easier to figure out than ever before - and the one big gripe he has with this year's bracket.

South Region (11:00): Aaron opens his region-by-region breakdown with the South, where Alabama is the No. 1 seed and why upsets galore could happen on the top hal fof the bracket. Also, is Baylor susceptible to an upset and should Arizona be happy to be out of the West?

East Region (23:00): Next, he heads East. Purdue is the No. 1 - how early should they be on upset alert? Plus, a nice path for Duke and should Kentucky be worried about Providence?

Midwest Region (29:00): From there, Aaron heads to the Midwest, with the surprising decision to put Houston in as the No. 1 seed. Should Cougar fans be worried about the health of star guard Marcus Sasser? Also, concerns for Indiana and Miami, should Texas A&M be upset with their No. 7 seed, and how about that potential Texas-Texas A&M second round showdown

West Region (38:00): Finally, Aaron heads out West. Is UConn on upset alert against Rick Pitino's Iona Gaels, and do Gonzaga and UCLA have a clear path to a Sweet 16 showdown?

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Jim Boeheim out at Cuse, new intel on Pitino to St. John's, who's next at Georgetown, conference tournament recap + John Jastremski makes his return Mar 10, 2023

Show notes

It's as busy of an Aaron Torres Pod as we've had in weeks, as Torres whips around college hoops. He talks about the wild end to Jim Boeheim's time at Syracuse, and what he's hearing on Rick Pitino to St. John's. Plus, who's next at Georgetown and a quick whiparound of all the conference tournaments. Finally, his buddy John Jastremski from the Ringer joins him to talk about Boeheim, St. John's and a new twist in New York!

Jim Boeheim out at Syracuse (2:00): Aaron opens by talking about the shocking twist at Syracuse as Jim Boeheim is out at Syracuse. Did he "retire" or was he fired, and why things have clearly changed in the last few weeks. Also, what to expect from new head coach Adrian Autry? And what is Boeheim's ultimate legacy?

Rick Pitino/St John's rumors pick up steam + who's next at Georgetown: From there, Aaron gets you caught up with some inside information on Rick Pitino - and why things might actually be trending to him getting the job at St. John's (21:00). Also, with Patrick Ewing out, who could be next for the Hoyas? Torres rips through the candidates (34:00).

Conference tournament recap (45:00): Aaron keeps things going getting you caught up on all the comings and goings from conference tournaments. Who's in, who's out and what do you need to know about all the big conferences?

The Ringer's John Jastremski joins the show (1:07:00): Finally, the Ringer's John Jastremski joins to discuss Jim Boeheim, what's next at Cuse, is Pitino legit at St. John's and finally, some football talk!

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Conference Tournament Preview PART II: SEC, Big 12 and Big Ten PREVIEW AND PICKS!!! Mar 08, 2023

Show notes

Aaron is back with the second half of his conference tournament preview shows - he shares his thoughts on the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12 and Mountain West, after previewing the ACC, Big East and Pac-12 on Tuesday

SEC and Big Ten previews (2:00): Aaron sets the stage for the SEC and Big Ten Tournaments. He talks about the big storylines, including Alabama and Purdue's pursuit of No. 1 seeds and also, talks bubble for each league. Then he shares surprise picks in both the SEC and Big Ten.

Big 12, Mountain West + shoutout JJ Redick! (24:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show by previewing the other major conferences - talking the wide open Big 12 and also sharing thoughts on the Mountain West. Also, his old nemesis JJ Redick was back in the news on Tuesday - this time Torres has his back.

To listen to Aaron's ACC, Big East and Pac-12 previews - click here

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