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Previewing all the major conference tournaments + Morehead State coach Preston Spradlin joins the show Mar 08, 2021

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It's one of the best weeks of the year, "Champ Week" and Aaron celebrates with a loaded Aaron Torres Podcast. He previews all the major conference tournaments and then welcomes in Morehead State head coach Preston Spradlin to the show! Here is a full preview:

Previewing all the major conference tournaments: It's Champ Week, and Aaron previews all the major conference tournaments, looking at the favorites, biggest storylines, best long shot to bet and bubble teams. Things start with the ACC (4:00), then go to the Big East (11:30), Big 12 (18:30), Big Ten (24:00), Pac-12 (31:000 and SEC (34:30). Then he discusses the other storylines to watch heading into one of the best weeks of the entire calendar year.

Morehead State head coach Preston Spradlin joins the show: Fresh off clinching an NCAA Tournament bid, Morehead State head coach Preston Spradlin joins the show (42:30). Spradlin discusses getting the Morehead State job at 30 years-old, the rebuild of the program and when he knew this 2020-2021 team had a chance to be special. He also discussed how early games against Kentucky, Ohio State and Clemson prepared this team for success, what it was like working for John Calipari and what he expects from his team when they tip off in the tournament next week.

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Is Sean Miller done at Arizona, Coaching Carousel deep dive, Wednesday recap + Weekend look ahead Mar 04, 2021

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It's Thursday and we are about to enter the final weekend of the college hoops season! And with it, we have a LOADED Aaron Torres Podcast: Aaron looks back at big wins for Villanova, UConn and Oregon, and then turns his attention to college basketball's coaching carousel. Are these Sean Miller's final few days at Arizona - and what other jobs could open? Finally, he previews a loaded weekend starting Thursday!

Wednesday recap: Aaron opens the show by discussing Wednesday night college hoops (2:30). He discusses Villanova clinching another Big East title - but with a cost as starting point guard Collin Gillespie could be done with an injury. What does it mean for Nova's title chances? He also discusses UConn coming into form (8:30) and Oregon turning into a dangerous team for March (12:00).

Sean Miller and the coaching carousel: From there, Aaron turns his attention to Sean Miller - with just one year left on his deal, there is real talk that Miller might be out at Arizona (15:00). Is this his final week at the school, does he survive one more season and who would even take the job in this climate? Then Aaron does a deep dive on the rest of the college hoops coaching carousel, looking at Indiana, Minnesota and what other jobs could open and which coaches could be on the move (25:00).

Finally, Aaron previews a loaded final weekend of the season, which includes conference tourneys kicking off and daytime college hoops, in addition to games from all the major conferences (40:00)

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Wild Tuesday college hoops, tourney sleepers + full college football stadiums in the fall? Mar 03, 2021

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Aaron discusses a wild Tuesday night in college hoops, gives you a few teams that are being overlooked going into the NCAA Tourney and talks about the possibility of full college football stadiums - are sports about to finally start looking "normal" again?

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Weird NCAA Tourney protocols, crazy weekend, Baylor loses + Archie Miller hot seat? Mar 01, 2021

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It's Monday, it's March and that means one thing: It's time to lock into the Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron discusses the NCAA's weird new tournament protocols which were announced last week, a wild weekend, Gonzaga finishing the regular season undefeated and could Archie Miller really be fired at Indiana. Here is a full recap:

Weird NCAA Tournament protocols, wild weekend: Last Thursday, the NCAA announced some strange new protocols for the NCAA Tournament and Aaron opens by discussing them all. You will not believe what will happen if a team gets Covid during the Big Dance and how they'll be replaced (2:30). Aaron also explains why this wild weekend - where five Top 11 teams lost - is reflective of what he expects from the NCAA Tournament this year (14:30).

Baylor loses, Gonzaga undefeated, Archie Miller hot seat: After a brief note from our sponsor, Aaron comes back to discuss Baylor's loss - and explains why this could mean something big... and why it might not (23:00). Finally he talks Gonzaga finishing undefeated, and why would should appreciate what they did this season - regardless of their conference affiliation (35:00). And he wraps by discussing a potential mega coaching carousel development: After Indiana lost to fall to 12-12 overall, could Archie Miller really be fired at Indiana (47:00). And what two massive names could replace him?

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Bama-Arkansas, ACC stinks, loaded weekend slate + Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton joins the show Feb 25, 2021

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It's Thursday and what better way to get ready for a LOADED weekend of hoops than by listening to the Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron recaps the big Alabama-Arkansas game, explains why the ACC stinks and previews a great weekend ahead. He also welcomes in Oklahoma State Mike Boynton to the show as well. Here is a full rundown:

Alabama-Arkansas thoughts + the ACC stinks: Aaron opens the show recapping Wednesday's first place showdown in the SEC between Alabama and Arkansas (3:00). Aaron explains why Arkansas has officially entered the "team you don't want in your bracket" picture in the NCAA Tournament and why the future remains bright under Eric Musselman. He also discusses what Bama needs to do to regroup, and why any fan-base hoping to get Nate Oats out of Tuscaloosa has no chance for a while. Finally, he talks about a really bad performance by Virginia, and why the ACC - outside of Florida State - stinks (20:00).

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton joins the show: Next up, Aaron welcomes in old friend, Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton (30:00). Will Oklahoma State still receive its tournament ban or play in this year's Big Dance? Boynton explains. He then discusses why his team's success this year, the Cowboys future and what it's like to go against Baylor. Finally, he answers the question: How would he pitch a recruit considering the G-League after Cade Cunningham's success this season?

Finally, Aaron wraps the show by discussing a loaded weekend slate that includes Iowa-Michigan on Thursday, plus Duke-Louisville, Florida State-North Carolina, Kentucky-Florida, Arkansas-LSU and more on Saturday (49:00)

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ESPN's Sean Farnham joins the show + Tiger Woods and Tuesday college hoops Feb 24, 2021

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It's Wednesday and we've got a loaded Aaron Torres Podcast! Aaron discusses the scary Tiger Woods situation, then tells you why you shouldn't have been surprised by all the upsets in college hoops on Tuesday. Then he is joined by ESPN star college hoops analyst Sean Farnham, who came out spitting fire talking all of the sport's big storylines. Here is a rundown of today's show:

Tiger Woods + Tuesday college hoops: Aaron opens the show on a serious topic, discussing the biggest story in sports Tuesday's Tiger Woods car crash (2:30). He gets you up to date on what you need to know, what's next for Tiger and why this is again a reminder of how fragile life is. After Tiger, Aaron transitions to a much lighter topic, which is of course Tuesday's upset filled college hoops slate (11:30). And he explains the one reason you shouldn't have been surprised by Tuesday's upset-filled slate, with Illinois falling and Baylor playing its closest game of the season!

Sean Farham joins the show: Next up, ESPN's Sean Farnham returns to the show for the second time this season to discuss all the big picture topics in college hoops (23:00). The guys discuss the national scene, wonder if Gonzaga's schedule has been too easy for their own good and whether the future of college hoops looks more like Gonzaga and Baylor than Duke and Kentucky? Then they look ahead to what this March Madness will look like and wonder how many teams can actually win it all. Finally, Sean explains why he appreciates all the sacrifices players and coaches have made this year to get a season in! This is a must-listen to interview from Sean Farnham!

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Michigan-Ohio State, Chris Mack video reaction, Bilas vs. Boeheim, Jalen Johnson saga, weekend hoops Feb 22, 2021

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It's Sunday night... and why wait until Monday for a LOADED Aaron Torres Pod. Aaron talks about the weekend that was, discussing the thrilling Ohio State-Michigan game, the viral Chris Mack video that made the rounds and the latest with Jalen Johnson -- as Jay Bilas and Jim Boeheim fought publicly in the media. He also discusses all the big results from the weekend

Ohio State-Michigan was the game college hoops fans needed + Chris Mack video: Aaron opens the show with reaction to not only the Game of the Weekend, but possibly the Game of the Year in college hoops: Michigan-Ohio State (3:00). Aaron explains why this is the game college hoops fans deserved and needed, what it says about Michigan and Ohio State in the chase for the title and why it proves Juwan Howard is your National Coach of the Year. Then Aaron discusses the crazy Chris Mack video that went viral and why he believes there is genuine hatred back in the Kentucky-Louisville rivalry(22:30). Finally, Aaron talks about both Kentucky and Louisville's games from the weekend, explaining why he believes the Wildcats are the team "no one wants to see" in Nashville for the SEC Tournament and why its officially time to give up on Tennessee as a title contender (34:00).

Jim Boeheim vs. Jay Bilas and why Duke is better without Jalen Johnson: Finally, Aaron wraps the show by discussing the newest chapter of "as Jalen Johnson turns." Aaron explains Jim Boeheim's reaction to the Johnson news, Jay Bilas's reaction to Boeheim and why this incident proves that we live in a world where no one can ever criticize anyone without pushback (41:00). Finally he wraps by talking about how Duke is better without Johnson, why Arizona could be worth watching next year and both Illinois-Minnesota and UConn-Villanova recaps

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Brian Bosworth joins the show! Plus CBB coaching carousel, Dominant USC, Duke and Kentucky gaining confidence Feb 18, 2021

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It's Thursday and we've got an ALL-TIME Aaron Torres Podcast as "The Boz," Brian Bosworth joins the show for a fun, wide-ranging interview. Aaron also talks Wednesday night hoops explaining why USC - yes, USC basketball - deserves our respect, why Duke might be better without Jalen Johnson and why Kentucky is a team that no one will want to face at the SEC Tournament. Here is a full rundown:

Wednesday night college hoops + coaching carousel: Aaron opens the show by discussing Wednesday night college hoops. He opens with the most underrated team in college hoops USC (Yes, USC basketball). The Trojans are 18-3 and still don't get any respect. Aaron explains why they're a team you need to know come March (3:00). He also discusses how Duke all of a sudden looks much better without Jalen Johnson (15:00) and why Kentucky is a team that you won't want to see come SEC Tournament time after a second straight win (21:00). Finally he talks coaching carousel. Boston College is the first big time job to open up, and Aaron explains what to expect in this year's coaching cycle and what could be next for the ACC school. .

"The Boz," Brian Bosworth joins the show: Next up, Aaron welcomes an all-time guest as "The Boz" Brian Bosworth joins the show (41:00). The guys discuss his new college football TV show available for download now, as well as his entire career. He tells stories of being recruited by Barry Switzer, when he went from Brian to "The Boz" and how he became a "brand" before anyone knew what a "brand" was. This is an ALL-TIME, must listen segment!

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Jalen Johnson "opt out," Malzahn to UCF, Tuesday games + Nick Coffey joins the show! Feb 17, 2021

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It's Wednesday and you know what that means: An all new Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron discusses the "opt out" of Duke forward Jalen Johnson and recaps Tuesday night's games before a visit from his old friend Nick Coffey. He concludes the show discussing Gus Malzahn heading to UCF. Here is a full rundown:

Jalen Johnson "opt out" and Tuesday games: Aaron opens the show by discussing Jalen Johnson's decision to "opt out" at Duke (2:00). He breaks down the entire situation, whether Johnson's draft stock will be hurt or not, and asks one important question, why do we keep calling it "opting out" when it's actually just "quitting." Then he transitions to the games of the night, discussing another bizarre loss for Missouri, and big wins for Arkansas, UConn, St. John's and Illinois (13:30).

Nick Coffey joins the show: Next up, Aaron gets a visit from his old buddy, Louisville area radio host Nick Coffey (27:00). The guys discuss the college hoops season so far, what the tournament will look like this year and whether or not we can safely get through March Madness without incident. They also discuss the world at whole, how weird it will be having conference tournaments after the way they ended last year, and finally: How much is too much to pay someone to shovel your driveway? Hmmmm....

Finally, Aaron concludes the show by talking about the big college football news of the day: Gus Malzahn has become the new head coach at Central Florida (57:00), a spot that Aaron believes Malzahn - and the school - can thrive in.

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Mock bracket reveal + whipping around a busy weekend in college hoops Feb 15, 2021

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It's only February but it's beginning to feel like March, and we've got a loaded Aaron Torres Podcast: Aaron discusses the NCAA Tournament mock bracket reveal and why Michigan has the goods to beat Baylor and Gonzaga. He then discusses big wins by several teams across college basketball. Here is a full rundown:

Mock bracket reveal and Michigan makes a statement: Aaron opens the show by discussing the NCAA's mock bracket reveal on Saturday (2:30). He explains the one big complaint he has with it, and just how shocking it was to see a bracket with none of the big name teams like Kentucky, Duke, UNC or Michigan State. Then he discusses a team that deserves more credit than they're getting, Michigan, which beat Wisconsin straight out of a Covid pause (22:00). Aaron explains why he believes the Wolverines have the goods to beat either Baylor or Gonzaga and shake up the college hoops world.

A look around the rest of college hoops: From there, Aaron then whips around the rest of college hoops discussing the big games that caught his eye. He discusses Creighton's dominant win against Villanova with the Jays finally making a statement against the team that everyone believed was the best in the Big East (31:00). Speaking of Big East, he hits briefly on UConn getting a win that will help both their tournament resume and confidence (37:00). Then he wraps with a busy weekend across the SEC, where Kentucky won and may be finally - finally! - starting to play to its potential (41:00), Arkansas getting a victory that all but puts them into the NCAA Tournament (44:00) and finally he wraps with what's wrong with Tennessee, after another up-and-down, disappointing loss to LSU.

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