Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

On today's show Torres has a VERY special guest - as ESPN's Fran Fraschilla joins the conversation. Fraschilla talks the 2024 NBA Draft - and whether Donovan Clingan should go No. 1, will Reed Sheppard or Rob Dillingham have a better pro career, and the biggest sleeper in the draft. Plus, some college hoops, as he breaks down just how long Dan Hurley can keep UConn at an elite level, the loaded Big 12 and will John Calipari work at Arkansas?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres talks about his enemy JJ Redick getting the Lakers job and John Calipari's loaded first schedule - with Arkansas playing on national TV Thanksgiving Day! Plus, Urban Meyer had some VERY interesting comments about next year's Ohio State team and Alabama football is SURGING in recruiting Torres' arch enemy gets the Lakers job (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing his arch-enemy JJ Redick getting the Lakers job. He revisits the time that Redick called him an "f***head" and why he doesn't understand why anyone would want this job. Calipari's major scheduling move (20:00): From there Torres talks about Arkansas major scheduling move - as they'll play on CBS on Thanksgiving Day! It proves, according to Torres, why the John Calipari brand remains strong, now at Arkansas Urban Meyer's VERY interesting Ohio State comments (32:00): From there, Torres talks Urban Meyer calling this year's Ohio State team "maybe the best team ever - and if there's an ulterior motive for the coach. Also, wh

On today's show - it's the return of UConn guard Hassan Diarra! He gives a player's perspective on Dan Hurley's flirtation with the Lakers - did he ever think Hurley was leaving?! Plus, how did Hurley tell him he was coming back? And what about Alex Karaban's decision to return. Plus, Hassan previews the 2024-2025 Huskies after a few weeks of practice! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres discusses "Big game" college football point spreads being out - and what they mean for the season ahead. Then he talks about Coleman Hawkins getting a bag, Will Riley decision coming + we begin our "off-season" grades - with Kentucky basketball! How would Torres grade Mark Pope's first few months as UK coach?! Finally, Torres is asked for his thoughts on the Caitlin Clark/Angel Reese debacle! "Big game" college football lines are out (2:00): College football is COMING and on Monday, Circa Sports dropped point spreads for all the big games in college football this coming fall, including Ohio State-Michigan, Georgia-Alabama and others. Torres shares thoughts on the lines, what it means for college football in 2024 + shares a few early best bets! Coleman Hawkins gets a BAG (27:00) + the latest on 5-star Will Riley: From there Torres talks two notable college hoops stories from the weekend. First, the last big transfer is off the board - as Coleman Hawkins committed to Kansas State for a

On today's show ‪Aaron Torres‬ talks Dan Hurley's VERY interesting Lakers comments, explains how ESPN ruined the ACC/SEC Challenge and the Big 12 selling off its name! Plus, it's the return of America's favorite podcast segment - where Aaron was right, where Aaron was wrong. Dan Hurley's VERY interesting Lakers comments (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing some VERY interesting comments in his first post-Lakers interview media availability. What'd we learn? What did we not learn? Plus, the other big takeaways from an interesting media availability. ESPN butchers ACC/SEC Challenge (27:00): From there, Torres discusses the ACC/SEC Challenge. ESPN put together a HORRIBLE slate of games, and Torres shares his thoughts on the games that SHOULD'VE happened. Plus, he talks about the bizarre story of the Big 12 ready to sell away its league's naming rights (43:00). The RETURN of Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong (54:00): Finally, Torres wraps with the RETURN of America's favorite podcast segment - "Aaron Right, Aaron

On today's show Torres gives a post NBA Draft deadline Top 25, discusses the impact of Jaxson Robinson's commitment to Kentucky and Trevon Brazile at Arkansas, plus, the VERY strange recruitment of Coleman Hawkins. Also, is Joey Chestnut REALLY out of the hot dog eating contest?! Torres updates his "Way Too Early Top 25" (4:00): With the NBA Draft deadline over, and Dan Hurley officially returning to UConn - Torres updates his college hoops "Too Early Top 25." There's a new No. 1 and movement in the Top 10, with a college hoops power moving in for the first time this off-season! The impact of Jaxson Robinson at Kentucky and Trevon Brazile at Arkansas (28:00): From there, Torres talks about the two big college hoops moves since he's been away - Jaxson Robinson's commitment to Kentucky and Trevon Brazile's return to Arkansas. How does it change the trajectory of both teams and how good can each be?! Coleman Hawkins strange recruitment (50:00): Finally, we wrap with Coleman Hawkins strange recruitment. The la

On today's show Torres takes a deep dive into Dan Hurley returning to UConn. He explains why he doesn't believe Dan Hurley seriously considered this offer, and the real reason he took the meeting with the Lakers. Plus, why this will only take UConn to another level as a program, and what's next for the disastrous Lakers franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres discusses the shocking rumor that Dan Hurley could potentially leave UConn for the Los Angeles Lakers - does Torres believe it?! And what would it mean for UConn and college hoops in general?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres is joined by Arkansas radio host John Nabors! They discuss John Calipari's first few months at Arkansas, the 2024-2025 roster, realistic expectations for next year AND MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres does an INSANE deep dive on the biggest transfers in college hoops and explains who the best players are, where they ended up and what impact they'll have! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres reacts to the NBA Draft deadline - talking Bama, UConn and Arizona getting big deadline decisions and what's it mean for college hoops! Bama No. 1 (3:00): Torres opens by talking about Mark Sears return to Bama. With the Tide's leading scorer back, is Alabama No. 1 next season?! UConn gets big news too (18:00): From there, Torres about the return of UConn's Alex Karaban to Storrs. With Karaban's return can the Huskies actually win a third straight title? Arizona, Arkansas get big news as well (29:00): From there, Torres talks all the other big news. Arizona gets Caleb Love back - how will they compete in the Big 12? Also, Arkansas officially keeps Johnell Davis, what is their ceiling with him? And finally thoughts on the rest of the day, including big news for one other SEC team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres pays tribute to Bill Walton - before getting to a busy weekend in college hoops. John Calipari adds DJ Wagner but misses on international star Egor Demin - now what?! Plus, what is BYU getting in Egor Demin and why the Cougars are poised for success in the NIL era. Finally, Torres hits on Mark Pope's up-and-down weekend, losing Chaz Lanier but getting several guys out of the NBA Draft. What are their final pieces? Plus, portal news from Auburn, Texas Tech and more! RIP Bill Walton (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the passing of Bill Walton, what he'll best be remembered for and Torres' experiences spending time with Walton. John Calipari whiffs on international star - now what (21:00): From there, Torres talks about Arkansas missing on international star Egor Demin, who committed to BYU on Tuesday. With only eight scholarship players - what does Cal do next?! Plus, why BYU is quietly having a monstrous off-season (36:00). Mark Pope's hits and misses (45:00): Finally Torres

In 2020, Torres sat down with the legendary Bill Walton - and in honor of Walton, who passed away on Monday, Torres is replaying the entire interview, in full on today's show. Torres talks to the legend about his life, career and the Pac-12, in this fascinating, 40-minute interview. RIP to a basketball legend, and a legendary broadcaster just the same. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this bonus pod, Torres talks about DJ Wagner's late, Sunday commitment to Arkansas and asks - how good can John Calipari's first Razorback team be?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Torres has a special show for you - a pre-holiday mailbag edition of the podcast! Torres answers your questions on the NBA Draft deadline, the recruitment of high school star AJ Dybantsa, Arkansas and Kentucky's final roster moves, CFB Playoff + MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres discusses the Billy Napier/Florida debacle and if Napier is trending as one of the worst coaching hires in college football history. Then, he talks college hoops portal - who's still even in the portal and where do they end up?! And what's going on with DJ Wagner? Plus, some other odds and ends, including the College Football Playoff coming to TNT, and a major scheduling gaffe in hoops! Billy Napier/Florida debacle (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the big news of the week, as Florida and football coach Billy Napier are being SUED by former recruit Jaden Rashada. How did this happen - and why Napier is trending as one of the worst hires in recent college football history. Who's still in the hoops portal - and where they end up (29:00)?! With the NBA Draft deadline, Torres talks about who is still in the portal - and where they'll end up. He hits on big names like Coleman Hawkins, Ugonna Onyenso, Jaylen Wells, Jaxson Robinson, Chaz Lanier and more!! DJ Wagner latest + other

On today's show Torres discusses the recruitment of elite portal star Chaz Lanier, who is choosing between Tennessee, Kentucky and BYU! Where will he land? Plus, after another big portal commit - how good can Louisville be?! More college football notes as Brian Kelly gets bad news... and Deion Sanders and Colorado get good news?! Plus, new DePaul coach Chris Holtmann joins the show! Portal star Chaz Lanier is down to three - where will he go (2:00): Torres opens after a quiet weekend, by discussing the portal recruitment of star Chaz Lanier. He has visited BYU, will visit Kentucky with Tennessee on deck - where will he end up?! And who needs him the most? Louisville makes another portal addition - how good can they be next year? (17:00): From there, Torres talks more college hoops as Louisville makes a surprise portal addition over the weekend. Torres explains why new Louisville coach Pat Kelsey has had as good of an off-season as anyone - and why the Cards should be in the mix for the Top 25 to open 2024-2

On today's show Torres names his college hoops portal winners and losers, then discusses Kentucky being on the verge of another commit and the latest with DJ Wagner! Plus, the Week 1 CFB schedule is out - and it's LOADED! Torres has thoughts!. College hoops transfer portal winners and losers (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the biggest college hoops transfer portal winners and losers! Who had the best spring?! And who is still scrambling?! Thoughts on Kansas, Indiana, UConn, Kentucky, Louisville, Arkansas and more. Plus, the biggest losers this off-season (22:00). DJ Wagner latest + a new commit for Kentucky (35:00): From there, Torres talks the two most actives teams in the portal! Arkansas has not received a commitment from DJ Wagner - should fans panic?! Plus, a surprise visitor to Kentucky - is a commit coming (45:00)?! Week 1 College Football Thoughts (1:00:00): Finally, ESPN put outs its Week 1 college football schedule on Tuesday - and it's CRAZY. Which team has the most to lose in Week 1

On today's show Aaron Torres talks Great Osobor's INSANE NIL deal - and is any player worth $2 million in college hoops?! Then he discusses the SEC deciding to only have Arkansas and Kentucky play once, and whispers from the NBA Draft Combine including risers, fallers, Bronny James and more. Plus, Lincoln University's Will Middlebrooks discusses what it's like taking over a small school program in the modern era!  Great Osobor's insane NIL deal (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Great Osobor becoming the highest-paid player in recorded college hoops history. Torres talks about the number, if it's too much, and the balance of having NIL - but not overspending, in this new era. Arkansas and Kentucky will only play once next season (23:00): Next, Torres discusses the decision by the SEC to only schedule Arkansas and Kentucky once. Did the league make a mistake? And what kind of reception will John Calipari get when he returns to Rupp Arena?! NBA Draft Combine rumors + Bronny James NBA Draft prospects

On today's show Torres wonders why Kentucky is ranked so low in Top 25's and looks at the outlook of Arkansas as well, then talks about the latest in the portal, previewing DJ Wagner's visit, Coleman Hawkins and more. Finally, he wraps on Brian Kelly's comments and an NIL-backed basketball tournament! Why is Kentucky ranked so low in "Way Too Early Top 25's?" (2:00): Torres opens the show by asking about the disrespect for Kentucky in "Way Too Early Top 25's." Many national outlets don't have the Wildcats ranked, and Torres doesn't get it?! He also discusses where Arkansas should be ranked, as John Calipari has a loaded and talented 7-man roster so far. More portal news and notes (29:00): From there Torres hits on some portal news and notes as the NBA Draft Combine nears. Could Illinois star Coleman Hawkins return to school, and why next week's combine will tell us what Jaxson Robinson's plans are. Plus thoughts on Chaz Lanier and some other big names still remaining. Brian Kelly's NIL comments + the rest