Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

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Bruce Pearl joins the show, NBA Finals thoughts + Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong Jun 17, 2022

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On today's show, Aaron shares his thoughts on the Warriors clinching another NBA title, before welcoming back an old friend of the show: Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl. Finally, he plays "Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong" discussing the NBA Finals, boosters gone crazy in the NIL world and bad college baseball picks. Here's a full rundown of today's show:

NBA Finals thoughts (2:00): Aaron opens the show with some quick thoughts on Golden State winning another NBA title. He explains why he has a newfound appreciation for the Warriors and Steph Curry after these Finals. Also, did Boston blow their best chance at a title?

Bruce Pearl joins the show (21:00): Next up, Aaron welcomes in old friend, Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl to the show. The guys discuss Auburn's summer tour to Israel, and why Coach Pearl takes the responsibility of being a "teacher" for his young players seriously. Also, he explains why Jabari Smith should be the No. 1 pick in this NBA Draft and previews his 2023-2023 Tiger squad.

Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong (41:45): Finally, Aaron wraps the show by playing America's favorite game "Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong." He discusses his biggest NBA Finals hits and misses, the one basketball star he totally whiffed on, and why the NCAA is finally listening to him on the biggest issue in college sports. Also, a rouge booster is back in the news - just like Aaron told you he would be.

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The 10 biggest questions of the 2022 NBA Draft + Mailbag on Arch Manning, CFB's most underrated player, college hoops on airplane hangars and more Jun 15, 2022

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On today's show, Aaron answers the 10 biggest questions on the 2022 NBA Draft, discussing Jabari Smith, Chet Holmgren and biggest boom/bust prospects. Then he hits the mailbag, talking about his favorite announcers, college football's most underrated player and what would Arch Manning's impact be on Georgia?

The 10 biggest questions of the 2022 NBA Draft (2:20): Aaron opens the show by discussing the 10 biggest questions of the 2022 NBA Draft. He shares his thoughts on Jabari Smith, Chet Holmgren, prospects with the biggest boom/bust potential and potential second round sleepers. Also, the one team that could totally shake up the draft

Mailbag: Next, Aaron answers your mailbag questions, discussing his favorite announcers (shout out Verne Lundquist!), Arch Manning's potential impact on Georgia and college football's most underrated player. Plus, college basketball games on aircraft carriers are SO back!

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Tennessee baseball loses and America rejoices, can college basketball tournament match college hoops + Should NBA teams pass on Shaedon Sharpe? Jun 13, 2022

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On today's show, Aaron explains why Tennessee baseball's loss - and opposing fan's excitement about it show just how important Tennessee is for the sport, then wonders if the college baseball tournament can one day match the excitement of March Madness. Finally, he turns to the NBA Draft and asks whether teams should pass on Shaedon Sharpe or not after the fiasco at Kentucky.

Tennessee loses and America rejoices (2:20): Aaron opens the show by discussing the top seeded Tennessee Vols losing in the Super Regionals. After fan-bases across the sport celebrated the loss is it proof that Tennessee is good for college baseball? Also, are they officially the Duke basketball or UConn women of college baseball?

Can the college baseball tournament ever catch March Madness (18:30)? Next up, Aaron explains why college baseball remains America's most underrated sport and asks a question: Could the college baseball tournament one day catch March Madness in terms of fan interest? Aaron has some interesting thoughts?

Should NBA takes pass on Shaedon Sharpe (32:30): Finally, Aaron answers the No. 1 NBA Draft question this spring: What should NBA teams do with Shaedon Sharpe? Aaron explains why the situation is complicated, and why NBA teams are just as confused about Sharpe, his desire to play basketball, and what really happened at Kentucky, as fans are.

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Draymond vs. Boston overreaction, LIV Golf here to stay + Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong on Lincoln Riley, Harbaugh, NBA Finals and more Jun 10, 2022

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On today's episode, Aaron discusses the media's overreaction to Boston fans chanting vulgarities at Draymond Green, why LIV Golf is here to stay and Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong on Lincoln Riley, the NBA Finals, college hoops ratings and an all-time recruiting miss by Jim Harbaugh

Draymond Green vs. Boston overreaction (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the overreaction to Boston fans chanting vulgarities at Draymond Green. Aaron explains why he sees no problem with what Boston fans did, and whether this is proof that Golden State and its players are soft

LIV Golf here to stay (16:30): Next up, for the first (or maybe second) time, Aaron discusses golf on the show, with the fascinating LIV golf tour. Aaron goes into detail on why LIV is here to stay, how the PGA messed up and if this is sport's version of "Blockbuster vs. Netflix."

Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong (34:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show with "Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong" discussing Lincoln Riley's SEC comments, college hoops NCAA Tournament ratings, the NBA Finals, and an all-time recruiting missing by Jim Harbaugh

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BONUS EPISODE: Previewing College Baseball's Super Regionals with Arkansas play-by-play man Phil Elson Jun 09, 2022

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On today's show, Aaron previews college baseball's "Super Regionals." Here is a full list of topics:

* Was last weekend the first time college baseball went "mainstream"

* What's it like to win a regional on the road like Arkansas did against Oklahoma State last weekend

* Is Tennessee good for college baseball - and why there's no one in sports quite like them

* Does UConn get enough respect as a baseball program?

* The biggest storylines and most intriguing matchups from this weekend's Super Regionals

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Deshaun Watson mess, who could potentially replace John Calipari at Kentucky + Jon Scheyer continues to make big moves Jun 08, 2022

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On today's show, Aaron discusses the Deshaun Watson mess and what the NFL could do, a potential list of replacements for John Calipari at Kentucky, and historic (and game-changing) move for new Duke head coach Jon Scheyer. Here is a full rundown of today's show:

The Deshaun Watson mess - and what the NFL should do (2:30): Aaron opens the show by discussing the Deshaun Watson mess, as a new accuser and a scathing New York Times report cast new light on this wild story. Will the NFL force Watson to miss more time as new information keeps coming out.

Who could potentially replace John Calipari at Kentucky? (14:00): Next up, Aaron hits on the topic that everyone has asked him all off-season: Who could potentially replace John Calipari at Kentucky. After The Athletic (shout out Kyle Tucker!) put out its list, Aaron shares who he believes is realistic, and who isn't.

Jon Scheyer continues to make huge moves (39:00): Finally, Aaron discusses the move that new Duke coach Jon Scheyer has hired a "general manager" to handle NIL for his program. What does it mean? How it will only help recruiting. Also, why Scheyer has done an incredible job adjusting to the new landscape of college sports so far.

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Brian Kelly drops truth bombs, NBA Draft deadline winners/losers + Updated "Way Too Early Top 25" post NBA Draft deadline Jun 02, 2022

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On today's show, Aaron discusses an interesting Brian Kelly comment at SEC Media Days, before digging into the NBA Draft deadline. He hits on winners and losers, including Gonzaga, Kansas, Duke, Houston and more, then updates his "Top 25" with rosters set for the 2022-2023 season. Where did your team land?

Brian Kelly drops a fascinating quote (2:00): Aaron opens today's show with an update from Destin, where Brian Kelly had a fascinating quote about NIL. Have the unintended consequences of NIL officially outweighed the good - and if not, how soon will we get there?

NBA Draft Deadline winners and losers (21:30): Wednesday night was the NBA Draft deadline, and Aaron discusses his winners and losers from all the players who decided to stay in college or go pro. Among the teams discussed - Gonzaga, Houston, Duke, Kansas, Michigan and more!

An updated "Way Too Early Top 25" for 2022-2023 (44:30): Finally, with rosters now basically set for next season, Aaron updates his "Way Too Early Top 25." Where did schools like North Carolina, Kentucky, Duke and Arkansas land, plus one shocking team moves into the Top 15. Plus thoughts on the rest of the state of college hoops heading into next season

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What we learned at SEC Coaches Meetings, NBA Draft deadline stay/go decisions and impact on college hoops + a busy day at Kentucky Jun 01, 2022

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On today's show, Aaron discusses the SEC coaches meetings, and why Jimbo vs. Saban was *not* the biggest story to emerge. Plus, the NBA Draft deadline nears, Aaron talks about what big decisions have already been made and which ones are to come. Finally, he talks about a busy day at Kentucky, where Jacob Toppin returns, a new assistant was hired and we got a juicy DaJuan Wagner rumors.

What we learned at SEC coaches' meetings: Tuesday was the big day, as we got Jimbo Fisher vs. Nick Saban at the SEC Coaches Meetings. Aaron explains why he was once again disappointed in Saban's response, thoughts on the SEC scheduling model + why the biggest story of the day came from a very unlikely place - Florida head coach Billy Napier.

NBA Draft Deadline nears: With the NBA Draft decision coming, Aaron hits on all the big stories. He discusses some big "stay or go" decisions that have already happened at Gonzaga, Kansas and Arizona, plus the big names that have still yet to decide. With Wednesday's deadline to declare nearing there are a lot of schools still waiting on big news - Aaron runs through them all.

Busy day at Kentucky: Finally, Aaron wraps the show by discussing a busy day at Kentucky. He explains why Jacob Toppin's return is bigger than you think, shares what he knows about new assistant coach KT Turner - plus, a juicy DaJuan Wagner rumor!

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