Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

It's Thursday and you know what that means -- another episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron talks about the late breaking news on Wednesday that players can return to campus, what it means and what the next hurdle is for college administrators on the road to football season. Then he talks about DeAndre Williams' crazy "mentor" and how a recruiting win heats up the pressure at Indiana. Here is a rundown of today's show: College athletes can return to campus: For those yearning for a return of college football, Wednesday was a great day, with the NCAA saying kids can return to campus on June 1 (6:00). Aaron explains what factors led to this decision, why it happened now, and what will happen when players return to campus. Then he discusses the next hurdle for college administrators: What happens if social distancing is needed at the stadium? And if we can only play at 25 or 50 percent capacity next season, how do you tell fans they can't come? DeAndre Williams' crazy mentor + the heat is on Archie Miller:

It's another Monday and you know what that means, a new edition of the Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron opens the show by discussing the final episodes of "The Last Dance" before he is joined for a captivating interview with former Maryland head coach Gary Williams. Here is a full rundown of the show: Closing thoughts on The Last Dance: Aaron opens the show by discussing the final few episodes of "The Last Dance." He explains how his biggest takeaway of the documentary isn't Jordan, but instead everyone he beat and everything MJ had to overcome to do it. He then wonders: Is it possible to feel bad for a team that won six titles, considering that they could have remained together? National Championship winning Maryland coach Gary Williams joins the show: It's a blast from college basketball's past, as former Maryland coach Gary Williams joins the show, for a fun, sitdown interview. He and Aaron discuss the glory years at Maryland, the rivalry with Duke and coaching Steve Francis in his prime. Then they go through t

It's Thursday and you know what that means: An all new Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Aaron discusses what became an interesting week in college football, and explains why -- despite craziness in his home state of California -- he believes the season will go on as planned. Then he is joined by Arkansas coach Eric Musselman. Here is a rundown of today's show: What's the deal with college football in California? Aaron opens the show by discussing college football in the state he lives in, California. He explains why he believes -- despite headlines to the contrary -- that college football will be played, in the fall in California. He also explains why one recent headline you saw is pure fiction, and how sports -- specifically college and pro football -- could help move along the state's stay at home orders. Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman joins the show: Aaron welcomes back a regular guest of the program, Arkansas basketball coach Eric Musselman. Coach Muss explains what went right in his first season in Fayet

It's Monday and even with no sports it's still another jam-packed episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron opens the show by discussing "The Last Dance," Kansas' problems with the NCAA and Zion and Duke in hot water. Then he welcomes future Kentucky Wildcat BJ Boston to the show. Here is a full rundown of today's episode: The Last Dance, Kansas/NCAA issues and Zion: Aaron opens the show like he has the last few weeks by discussing the "Last Dance" (4:00). He explains why MJ taught society a very valuable lesson about greatness on Sunday night, and also breaks down the wild decision by MJ to play baseball. Then Aaron discusses the latest with Kansas and the NCAA and asks: Why does Bill Self always get a pass from the media (18:30)? Finally, he discusses the wild Zion Williamson/Duke story from Sunday afternoon (43:30) and why -- while it's a great topic -- it really is much to do about nothing. BJ Boston joins the show: Top 5 recruit and future Kentucky Wildcat BJ Boston joins the show. He discusses his seas

It's Thursday and you know what that means, another edition of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast! Aaron talks about Olivier Sarr's commitment to Kentucky, Louisville's trouble with the NCAA and a major recruiting haul for UConn. Then he welcomes in Basketball Hall of Famer Dan Issel to the show. Here is a rundown: Olivier Sarr commits, Louisville in trouble and UConn builds toward 2021: Aaron opens the show by talking about Olivier Sarr's commitment to Kentucky (5:00). He explains why he believes Sarr was the best big man available on the transfer market, why he believes Sarr could get eligible next season and why Sarr was the missing piece to a potential 2021 national championship contender. He then breaks down the latest with the NCAA and Louisville and why he hopes the NCAA goes after Rick Pitino, not the school (21:30). Finally he wraps with another big commitment for UConn, Dan Hurley's recruiting prowess and why the Huskies are in position to have immediate success in the Big East (34:00). Dan Issel joins

We may still have no sports, but the Aaron Torres Pod keeps rolling on! He discusses "The Last Dance," why he believes college football will be back Labor Day and Wake Forest's hire of Steve Forbes and what it means for Olivier Sarr. Plus, he is joined by his buddy Chris Broussard from Fox Sports Radio to discuss the "Last Dance documentary. It's an action packed show. Here is is a quick rundown: "The Last Dance," College Football and Wake Forest: Aaron opens the show with a massive recap of what turned into a busy weekend in sports. He discusses "The Last Dance" documentary, the crazy conversation around MJ's gambling "problem" and why it's OK Jordan refused to support political candidates in North Carolina (4:00). Aaron also discusses the state of college football, and why he is more confident now than ever that the college football season will begin as planned on Labor Day (21:30). Finally, he discusses why he likes Wake Forest's hire of Steve Forbes and what it means for their star player Olivier Sarr who

It's Thursday and you know what that means: A new episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast! Aaron talks about "Name, Image and Likeness" coming to college sports, and asks "What is the G-League's end game" after they signed another high school prospect. Finally he is joined by 13-year NBA vet and head coach at Pacific Damon Stoudamire to talk all things hoops. Here's a rundown of the show: Name/Image/Likeness and Daishen Nix: Aaron opens the show by the NCAA announcing that they plan to allow athletes to make money off their "name, image and likeness" (4:00). He explains why this is good for college athletes, but why it won't impact college sports the way you think, and why it could help small programs and fringe players more than superstars and big programs. Next he discusses UCLA commit Daishen Nix's decision to go to the G-League. While he understands Nix's desire to go to the league, Aaron wonders: What is the G-League's end game, after committing hundreds of thousands of dollars into what will ultimate

It's Monday and you know what that means, another, brand new edition of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast! Aaron discusses all the big topics of the day before he is joined by Kentucky legend Patrick Patterson for a riveting, half-hour sit-down. Here is a rundown of today's show: NFL Draft, Wake Forest and Greg Brown: Aaron recaps the weekend that was in sports, starting with the NFL Draft. He discusses why the "draft from home was a riveting success" and why the NFL deserves credit from pressing on with the draft when some thought they should postpone it (4:30). He then discusses Wake Forest's firing of Danny Manning and says who he thinks will be next (23:30), as well as Greg Brown's commitment to Texas over the G-League (36:00). Tough day for the "college basketball is dead crowd," huh? Patrick Patterson joins the show: Aaron welcomes in Patrick Patterson for a riveting half hour interview to discuss his time at Kentucky and in the NBA (47:00). Patrick discusses his recruitment, and the funny story of why he

It's Thursday and you know what that means: An all new edition of the Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron is joined by his good friend Nick Coffey to talk all things NFL Draft, before Aaron welcomes BYU head coach and former Kentucky Wildcat Mark Pope to the show (the interview was recorded before Matt Haarms announced that he would choose between Kentucky and BYU earlier this week). Here is a rundown of the show: NFL Draft thoughts with Nick Coffey: Aaron welcomes his old buddy Nick Coffey to the show for a wide-ranging catch up. The guys talk about attending sporting events post-coronavirus and the G-League path and Jalen Green. Then they turn their attention to the NFL Draft. Is there any real reason to pass on Tua? And will Joe Burrow ever actually be one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL? Mark Pope joins the show: Next up, Mark Pope joins the show for a fun, long form interview. The guys discuss his playing days at Kentucky, why Pope calls them "some of the best years of his life" and why no one presses anymor

It's Monday and you know what that means -- an all new Aaron Torres Podcast! Aaron opens the show by talking about the Michael Jordan documentary, and then moves to the one and done rule potentially staying and the latest on the G-League. Then, Tennessee coach Rick Barnes joins the show for a candid interview. Here is a complete rundown of today's show: MJ Documentary + Is the One and Done rule here to stay?: Aaron opens the show by recapping a busy weekend in sports -- highlighted by the new Michael Jordan documentary. He shares his quick thoughts before moving to the other big news of the day, the "One and Done" rule potentially staying as is. He discusses what he's heard and why he believes most NBA people actually like the rule. He then raises more questions about the new G-League path and whether the NBA is really committed to it long-term.  Rick Barnes joins the show: Next up, Rick Barnes joins the show, for a fun and engaging interview. Barnes talks about his early days in coaching and what motivates

It's another great episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast, as he is joined by another very special guest: The SEC Player of the Year, Immanuel Quickley. The two talk about Quickley's unique path from struggling as a freshman to SEC Player of the Year, plus how tough it was to decide to leave Kentucky for the draft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Tuesday and for the second time in three weeks we've got a bonus edition of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Aaron opens up by briefly discussing Immanuel Quickley's decision to go pro, before turning his attention to the newest Kentucky Wildcat, as Davion Mintz joins the show. Here is a full rundown of the conversation: Davion Mintz joins the Aaron Torres Podcast:The newest Kentucky Wildcat Davion Mintz joins the show to discuss his decision to come to Lexington. He gives listeners an in-depth background on his time at Creighton, what went right and why he decided to leave. He also explained why it was the people more than basketball, that convinced him to come to Kentucky. And finally, he explained the role he plans on playing and why leadership will be his top priority in Lexington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a wild Monday on the Aaron Torres Podcast, where Aaron recaps an insane recruiting weekend in the SEC, talks about a Top 5 player making a surprise decision and welcomes not one, but two First Team All-Americans to the show. Here is a recap: SEC Recruiting is on Fire: Aaron talks about a wild weekend, where Auburn picked up a top commit, Kentucky, Alabama and Arkansas added grad transfers, and now, five of the top eight classes nationally are in the SEC. Aaron explains how it happened, how Davion Mintz fits at Kentucky and why he likes the pieces at Alabama. Then he discusses five-star Ziaire Williams making a surprise commitment, Johnny Juzang's choice of UCLA, and Kahlil Whitney's bizarre comments about the NBA Draft Process Aaron Welcomes a Pair of All-Americans to the Show: Next, after Obi Toppin joined the show last week, Aaron welcomes two more All-Americans: Iowa's Luka Garza and Oregon's Payton Pritchard. Garza shares his journey, including a painful surgery that nearly cost him his career, as we

It's Thursday and you know what that means, a new edition of the Aaron Torres Podcast! Aaron talks about Matt Haarms fit (or lack thereof) at Kentucky and Mike Gundy's comments, before welcoming Arkansas' star Mason Jones to the show for a fascinating interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Monday and what better way to get through the quarantine than with another great episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast? Aaron discusses whether we should fear college football starting on time as well as Ashton Hagans draft declaration. Then, National Player of the Year and potential No. 1 pick Obi Toppin joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just one day after delivering a "Bonus Edition" of the Aaron Torres Podcast Aaron is back to talk all the big stories in college hoops,. He then welcomes Hall of Famer Jim Calhoun to the show for a riveting interview. Even if you don't think you like Calhoun, you'll enjoy this. Here is a rundown of the day's show: A busy week of college hoops news and notes: It was a busy week of college hoops news and notes. Aaron opens by discussing "The Scheme" documentary, why it wasn't what it seemed and why no, it will not cost Will Wade or Sean Miller their jobs (5:00). He then talks about Billy Gillipsie's return to D1, and why he deserves another chance at Tarelton State despite his checkered past (20:00). He then talks about a major transfer addition at Arkansas (31:00) and wraps by discussing the NBA Draft decisions of  Immanuel Quickley and EJ Montgomery (36:20). Aaron welcomes Hall of Famer Jim Calhoun to the show: Next up, Aaron welcomes Hall of Famer Jim Calhoun onto the show, for a captivating 35-minute interv

With everyone stuck inside, Aaron brings you a bonus edition of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast! He is joined by "Tiger King" reporter Sylvia Corkill, the Oklahoma news reporter featured in the documentary, who covered "Joe Exotic" from his early days as a zookeeper to the day he was put behind bars in a captivating, near 40 minute interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is an episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast unlike any you've ever heard! Aaron opens the show talking college hoops (no surprise there) but is then joined by his buddy Nick Coffey for the most extensive Tiger King recap you'll hear anywhere. This is an episode you do not want to miss, and here is the full rundown: Johnny Juzang, Mason Jones and Shaka Smart headline the weekend news: Aaron opens with a whiparound of the biggest stories across college hoops from the weekend. He explains why Johnny Juzang's transfer is more complicated than you think, and why fans shouldn't blame him for leaving Kentucky. He explains why Mason Jones leaving Arkansas is the first big NBA Draft declaration to shake up college hoops for 2021 and why coronavirus saved Shaka Smart's job. Also, why the SEC is on a recruiting run the likes of which the league has never seen. Nick Coffey joins for a full-fledged "Tiger King" recap: It's the moment you've been waiting for, as Nick Coffey joins Aaron for the most extensive "Tiger King"

It's Thursday and you know what that means: An all new episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Aaron opens the show by discussing his "Way Too Early Top 25" for college hoops in 2021, before welcoming in Pat Kondelis, the director of the new film "The Scheme" about Christian Dawkins and the FBI trial in college basketball. Here is a full rundown of today's show:   Aaron discusses his Way Too Early Top 25: Aaron opens the show by discussing his "Way Too Early Top 25" for next college basketball season which he released on KSR earlier this week. He explains why the NBA Draft process may actually help college basketball, before talking about the best teams, and how decisions like Immanuel Quickley and Mason Jones could impact the 2021 season. Also, after breaking down his Top 5, he discusses teams that he thinks could surprise, including UCLA, Tennessee, Arkansas and UConn.   Pat Kondelis, Director of "The Scheme" joins the show: Finally, Aaron welcomes on Pat Kondelis, the director of "The Scheme" the new d

It's Monday and Aaron has a very special episode for you, as legal expert Dan Lust joins him to talk about all the legal issues surrounding sports and the coronavirus. What risk do the leagues take in playing games? When will sports come back? Which sports will come back first? And what about the NBA Draft? Aaron covers it all, in one of the most fascinating conversations ever had on the podcast. Catching up with Nick Coffey: First though, Aaron welcomes his old friend, Nick Coffey to the show. The guys talk about how quickly the world has flipped on its head, to attending sporting events with fans to being in quarantine one week later. Also, how are the guys passing the time in quarantine? Finally, they discuss a little about Rick Pitino's move to Iona, the hire itself, and the success he may (or may not) have. Finally, could the NCAA come down on Pitino before he ever gets things going at his new job? Attorney and Sports Law Expert Dan Lust: Aaron welcomes on sports law expert Dan Lust for one of the most c