Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

On today's show dives into a WILD weekend - discussing the Nico Iamaleava mess at Tennessee, if there were any winners and what's next for both the school and player. Plus, Mark Pope has a MONSTER weekend retaining Brandon Garrison and bringing in European star Andrija Jelavic. Finally, other details on the remaining best players in the portal - and where they're likely to land! The Nico Iamaleava/Tennessee mess (2:00): Torres opens by discussing the biggest story in sports this weekend - the mess surrounding Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava. How did the situation get so bad?! Why Tennessee did everything right. And why this feels like a tipping point for college sports and NI. Mark Pope's busy Saturday (29:00): From there Torres talks about Mark Pope's busy Saturday, landing international star Andrija Jelavic as well as the return of center Brandon Garrison. They discuss the impact of both, who could potentially be next for the Wildcats and just how good can this team be next year? Who's left in college hoops

On today's show Torres dives DEEP into college hoops off-season. He releases his first "Way Too Early Top 25," then discusses some of the biggest schools in America going portal crazy! Finally, he talks JT Toppin returning to Texas Tech for BIG money and Arizona adding 5-star Brayden Burries! Torres drops his "Way Too Early Top 25" (): Torres opens the show by dropping his "Way Too Early Top 25" discussing his Top 10, big off-seasons (already) for Arizona, Michigan, Kentucky, Louisville and others - plus who could move up with a big move in the coming days?! Big Programs go portal crazy (31:00): From there he discusses big programs going portal crazy - are North Carolina, Kentucky, Arkansas and BYU all on the verge of their next commitments? Big 12 Player of the Year JT Toppin will return + Arizona adds a five-star (45:00): Finally, Torres discusses two more big stories. Big 12 Player of the Year JT Toppin returns for an INSANE NIL deal - and Aaron thinks that's a *good* thing for college hoops. Plus, Ariz

On today's show Torres has QUICK reaction to Kentucky landing arguably the best player in the portal in former Arizona State forward (and Kentucky commit Jayden Quaintance). Why this is the biggest recruit of Mark Pope's young career at Kentucky. Why Torres isn't worried about Quaintance's recent injury history - and why it says one big thing about Mark Pope heading into his second season Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres is LIVE in San Antonio reacting to the most shocking national title game finish ever! Houston falls apart late and Florida wins the title - and Torres breaks it all down! Plus, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey joins courtside at the game. Also, why college basketball is in better shape than its been in a long time! Houston collapses against Florida (2:00): We open with full title game reaction - discussing Houston's meltdown for the ages and what Florida did to come back and win. Plus, why Florida proved to be a deserving champ and college basketball's best team when it's all said and done. Greg Sankey joins the show (24:00): From there, Torres is joined by a very special guest - as SEC commissioner Greg Sankey joins the show! The guys talk the SEC's incredible rise, what makes Todd Golden so unique + why the SEC proved to be the best conference in college basketball this season! Finally, we wrap the show explaining why college basketball is in a better space in 2025 than it's been in

On today's show Torres makes his national title game pick, with a deep dive on Florida vs. Houston. Plus, UConn wins the title and Torres goes AFTER Dawn Staley. Plus, Torres welcomes legendary sports writer Bob Ryan to the show live in Houston, as the guys talk his career, covering some of the biggest moments in sports, Duke's meltdown AND MORE! National title game pick (2:00): Torres opens by making his full title game pick - breaking down Houston vs. Florida from EVERY angle. UConn wins the women's natty (): From there, Torres talks about UConn winning its first national title since 2016 in women's basketball - and why this one is different than all the others. Torres' Dawn Staley take goes viral (): From there, Torres explains why he believes Dawn Staley is both a great coach and also the biggest phony in sports. Plus, he explains a viral tweet about Staly that he sent that got the WHOLE internet mad. Legendary sportswriter Bob Ryan joins the show (): Finally, Torres wraps with a VERY special intervie

On today's show Torres has FULL reaction to the wildest Final Four Saturday in recent memory, as Houston rallies to beat Duke in an all-time stunner. Did Houston win or Duke lose? Also, did Cooper Flagg's questionable foul call cost Duke the game? Finally, Torres talks Walter Clayton's historic night and why he's the new Kemba Walker. Finally, a first look at Saturday's Houston-Florida final! Houston rallies to beat Duke in an all-time stunner (2:00): Did Houston win or Duke lose? Also, did Cooper Flagg's questionable foul call cost Duke the game? Walter Clayton's historic night (32:00): From there, Torres talks Walter Clayton's historic night - is he becoming this generation's Kemba Walker?! Plus, a first look at Houston-Florida! Get a 150 percent deposit match with our friends from BetUSTV Going to NCAA Tournament games - at SeatGeek you can use code "TORRES" and get $20 off your first purchase! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of

On today's show Torres makes his OFFICIAL Final Four picks - with full previews and deep dives on Florida-Auburn, Houston-Duke and more! Plus, North Carolina gets its biggest portal commit so far - and they might not be done yet! Get a 150 percent deposit match with our friends from BetUSTV Going to NCAA Tournament games - at SeatGeek you can use code "TORRES" and get $20 off your first purchase! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres is LIVE in San Antonio, talking Day 1 of Final Four media availability. What did he learn about all four teams?! Plus, he talks the latest developments in the portal, as UConn and Louisville get big names and Kentucky's portal woes... continue. Final Four first thoughts (3:00): Torres opens the show with first thoughts from San Antonio - and what he learned about Duke, Houston, Auburn and Florida at Thursday's media availability. Louisville + UConn pick up big portal commits (25:00): From there, Torres talks about some BIG early portal winners as Louisville picked up a THIRD big-time portal commit. Plus, UConn lands the perfect piece - how good can Dan Hurley's quad be in 2025-2026?! Kentucky keeps missing on portal targets (46:00): Finally, Torres discusses Mark Pope missing on some big early targets, including Donovan Dent and others - how worried should UK fans be?! Get a 150 percent deposit match with our friends from BetUSTV Going to NCAA Tournament games - at SeatGeek you ca

On today's show Torres discusses ALL the big moves in the portal. He discusses the big names to enter and visits, plus big commits at St. John's, Louisville and more. Who else could be on commit watch? Early week portal updates (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the biggest names to enter the portal early in the week - including UAB's Yaxel Lendeborg, UCLA's Aday Mara, Arizona's Henri Veesaar and more. Plus, is Kentucky trending for their next big commit? The big commits of the last few days (31:00): From there, Torres talks the big commits of the last few days - including big commits for St. John's and Rick Pitino, Louisville's Pat Kelsey cooking and much, MUCH more. Get a 150 percent deposit match with our friends from BetUSTV Going to NCAA Tournament games - at SeatGeek you can use code "TORRES" and get $20 off your first purchase! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here

On tonight's show Torres talks the Final Four being set!!!! We recap all four Elite Eight games and preview the Final Four! Plus, portal insanity as big names commit, visits are set up and much, MUCH more Auburn wins the South (2:00): Torres opens up with the final ticket punched as Auburn wins the South, as Johni Broome overcomes a crazy late-game injury for the Tigers to advance to the second Final Four of the Bruce Pearl era Houston topples Tennessee (14:00): From there, Torres talks about the Midwest where Houston dominated Tennessee to advance to another Final Four. Torres discusses why Houston might be the most underappreciated "great" team he can remember, and if this was the last, best chance for Tennessee to make a Final Four. Plus, why this game has shades of the 2022 Elite Eight - when Torres and JJ Redick started beefing! Saturday's results (24:00): Next, Torres talks Saturday's results. He explains why Jon Scheyer has exceeded all logical expectations at Duke, and did Florida win the West, or

On today's show Torres reacts to a WILD Sweet 16 Thursday - Arkansas falls apart against Texas Tech - did Texas Tech win it or did Arkansas lose?! Plus, Duke is peaking - can anyone beat them and Alabama makes history. Plus, what's next at BYU, and Florida beats Maryland to head to the Elite Eight. Arkansas falls apart against Texas Tech (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Arkansas falling apart against Texas Tech. The Hogs had a 13-point lead with four minutes to go and lost - was it bad coaching? Bad luck?! And what did Texas Tech do RIGHT to get the win?! Duke makes its statement and Alabama makes history (19:30): From there, Torres talks about the rest of a VERY busy Thursday in the Sweet 16. Duke makes its statement against Arizona and Alabama makes history against BYU (27:00)! Plus, what's next for BYU this off-season and what to make of a Florida blowout of Maryland in San Francisco? Get a 150 percent deposit match with our friends from BetUSTV Going to NCAA Tournament games - at SeatGeek

On today's show Torres previews the Sweet 16, making game-by-game picks for all four regions. Plus, a Tuesday transfer portal update as things are starting to get... CRAZY East Regional Preview (3:00): Previewing Alabama vs. BYU + Duke-Arizona West Regional Preview (26:00): Can Arkansas beat Texas Tech? Plus, Florida vs. Maryland South Regional Preview (43:00): Next are Friday's Ole Miss-Michigan State and Auburn-Michigan previews Midwest Regional (53:00): Finally, Torres talks Kentucky vs. Tennessee Part III + Houston vs. Purdue Tuesday Transfer Portal News (1:07:00): The last segment covers big news from the transfer portal on Tuesday, with star Donovan Dent entering + are Kentucky and Arkansas on commit watch?! Get a 150 percent deposit match with our friends from BetUSTV Going to NCAA Tournament games - at SeatGeek you can use code "TORRES" and get $20 off your first purchase! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new

On today's BONUS episode - Torres reacts to the college basketball transfer portal opening - discussing the big names who've entered and other big stories from the first day of the portal cycle! Get a 150 percent deposit match with our friends from BetUSTV Going to NCAA Tournament games - at SeatGeek you can use code "TORRES" and get $20 off your first purchase! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres reacts to an AWESOME Sunday of the NCAA Tournament - Florida survives UConn. What does UConn have to do this off-season to put them back in the title mix? Mark Pope's dream first season continues, plus the SEC proves its the BEST CONFERENCE EVER! Florida survives UConn - what's next for the Huskies this off-season (2:00): Torres opens by discussing Florida surviving UConn. Plus, what Dan Hurley must do to fix the Huskies after a disappointing season. Kentucky rolls as Mark Pope has his signature March moment (25:00): From there, Torres talks about Kentucky rolling into the Sweet 16 in Mark Pope's first season. Torres talks the most impressive parts of Kentucky's run and - can they beat Tennessee for a third time?! The SEC makes its statement (35:00): Next Torres talks the SEC with a record-setting SEVEN TEAMS making the Sweet 16, and why this league is OFFICIALLY the best we've ever seen. Saturday results (48:00): Torres wraps by talking Saturday's big games including final thoughts

Torres does a INSTANT REACTION show - as John Calipari beats Rick Pitino to take Arkansas to the Sweet 16! Get a 150 percent deposit match with our friends from BetUSTV Going to NCAA Tournament games - at SeatGeek you can use code "TORRES" and get $20 off your first purchase! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres reacts to a WILD Friday of the NCAA Tournament, talking about both Kentucky and Arizona rolling - is UofA the most underrated team in the bracket?! Plus, Duke and Florida look good, but Alabama doesn't. Time to worry for the Tide?! Plus, UNC's disastrous season is officially over - what do they need to do to make sure a season like this never happens again?! Kentucky rolls - can they beat Illinois (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Kentucky's opening round NCAA Tournament win - and why it was a bigger deal than you think. Can they beat Illinois in Round 2? Arizona dominates - are they the most underrated team in the field (17:00): From there, Torres switches gears and talks about Arizona's statement win over Akron - with no bad losses in two months and talent all over the court, are they the most underrated team in the field?! UConn moves on (31:00): More Friday talk, as UConn wins a HISTORIC 13th straight NCAA Tournament game - what shot do they have against Florida?! Ha

On today's show ‪Torres‬ reacts to the opening night of the NCAA Tournament! Arkansas survives a WILD one against Kansas, can they survive St. John's? Plus, what's wrong with Kansas? Will Wade's big moment, concerns for Auburn and just how far can BYU go!?! Torres breaks down a WILD first day! Arkansas survives Kansas - can they beat St. John's (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Arkansas' WILD win over Kansas in the NCAA Tournament - and wonders: Can they beat St. John's on Saturday?! How has Kansas fallen so hard and fast (19:00): From there Torres talks about Kansas disastrous' end of the season - and wonders - has Bill Self lost his edge in the NIL/portal era?! Will Wade's big moment (30:00): From there, Torres talks about McNeese's stunner and why Will Wade is the guy Duke and North Carolina do NOT want in the ACC. But - will he actually end up at NC State?! The rest of Day 1 (44:00): Finally, Torres talks about the rest of Day 1 - as Auburn continues to struggle, Drake pulls the upset and BY

On today's show Torres goes region by region, game by game, making his 2025 NCAA Tournament picks. Plus, what are his thoughts on Darian DeVries being named Indiana's head coach. South Region breakdown (3:00): Will it be Auburn, Michigan State or someone else?! West Region breakdown (30:00): From there, Torres talks the LOADED West Region. Florida is everyone's favorite, but what about St. John's and Texas Tech? Also, what about Thursday night's Arkansas-Kansas showdown?! East Region (54:00): Duke is the No. 1 seed here - but can Alabama surprise them?! And what about BYU? Midwest Region (1:10:00): Houston is No. 1, with a tough Tennessee at No. 2. Can Kentucky beat the Vols for a third time to go to the Elite Eight - or beyond?! Darian DeVries is named head coach at Indiana (1:27:00): Finally, Torres reacts to Darian DeVries being named the next head coach at Indiana! Get a 150 percent deposit match with our friends from BetUSTV Going to NCAA Tournament games - at SeatGeek you can use code "TORRES"

On today's show we have MORE tourney talk - UNC is under fire for their inclusion, all while West Virginia's governor is suing the NCAA. Plus, Torres lists 5 teams that could make a SURPRISE run and shares some early portal rumors and whispers. UNC AD under fire (3:00): Torres opens the show with fallout from Selection Sunday - as UNC AD is UNDER FIRE as the Tar Heels got the last spot. Is it fair or not?! Plus, what do we make of the West Virginia governor suing the NCAA over the Mountaineers exclusion?! Five teams that can surprise in the NCAA Tournament (29:00): Torres will make his OFFICIAL NCAA Tournament picks on the next show, but today he shares five teams that could make SURPRISE runs in the Big Dance. From Pat Kelsey's Louisville squad to Will Wade's McNeese Cowboys, who's being slept on this March? Early Portal Talk (47:30): Finally, Torres wraps by talking portal. College basketball's NCAA transfer window isn't even open yet - yet a couple big names have already entered. Get a 150 percent depo

On today's show Torres reacts to the NCAA Tournament bracket being released! How did North Carolina get in? Which teams got screwed the most + a region-by-region breakdown in this DEEP DIVE on the entire bracket! How did North Carolina get in (3:00) Other big-picture thoughts + who got screwed the most by the committee (21:00) South Regional reaction (32:00) West Regional reaction (46:00) East Regional reaction (1:00:00) Midwest Regional reaction (1:14:00) Get a 150 percent deposit match with our friends from BetUSTV Going to NCAA Tournament games - at SeatGeek you can use code "TORRES" and get $20 off your first purchase! Join the Aaron Torres Pod Survivor Pool - pick one game every day, to win THOUSANDS in CASH PRIZES! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more detail