Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

It's Monday and we've got a LOADED episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron recaps all the Sweet 16 games and looks ahead to all the Elite Eight games the next two days. Then he discusses the official death of Indiana basketball after making Mike Woodson its next head coach. Here is a rundown of today's show: A full Sweet 16 recap and look ahead to the Elite Eight: Aaron opens the show by recapping everything that happened on the court this weekend (3:00). He discusses the Pac-12's meteoric rise and answers the question: Where the heck did this league come from (5:00)? He also talks the surge of the rest of the weekend that was, including the surge of the two LA programs, a disappointing end for Alabama, Arkansas' heroics against Oral Roberts and why Juwan Howard really might be the future face of college hoops. Finally, he gives quick thoughts on all of the Elite Eight games starting on Monday night (24:00). Did Indiana really hire Mike Woodson? Plus other college hoops coaching carousel news: Aaron wrap

With the tournament not tipping off again until Saturday, we have a special Friday edition of the Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron previews all the Sweet 16 games this weekend and also looks ahead to a wild off-season - by ranking the 15 best players currently in college basketball's transfer portal right now. Here's a rundown: Previewing all the Sweet 16 games: Aaron opens the show by giving a full rundown of all this weekend's Sweet 16 games (3:30). He starts with Saturday's games in the South and Midwest, where he wonders if Sister Jean's magic runs out this weekend, if Oral Roberts really has a chance against Arkansas, if Baylor is back and why Syracuse and Houston will be the most interesting game - even if it might be the most boring too. He then transitions to Sunday's games (16:00), where Gonzaga tries to stay undefeated, where Florida State-Michigan might be the game of the weekend, Alabama looks to roll past UCLA and we get a Pac-12 late night tilt with USC vs. Oregon. The 15 best players currently in th

It's Thursday, we're inching towards the weekend and what better way to get through your day than with a new edition of the Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron gives some quick mid-week tournament thoughts and wonders: Are we sure Indiana knows what it's doing with its coaching search? He then welcomes on his old friend Nick Coffey to talk about all sorts of things across the world of college hoops. Mid-week tournament thoughts: Aaron opens the show by discussing some thoughts he's had on the tournament since the last show. He explains why it has become apparent that based on tournament results the committee completely mis-seeded several teams (4:00). Why did it happen and how can it be fixed in the future? Also, Aaron goes in-depth on the Big Ten's struggles. Based on their style of play and who they recruit, are we sure it's going to get better any time soon. The data says no (12:00)?. Finally, he gives an update with the Indiana coaching job (22:00). With names like Mike Woodson and Thad Matta emerging, are we sur

Aaron recaps the full, wild opening weekend of college hoops. He explains why so many upsets happened, why the Big Ten collapsed and why the Pac-12 had its best weekend in years. Also thoughts on Alabama, Arkansas, Gonzaga and the rest of the Sweet 16 field Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wake up... the NCAA TOURNEY BEGINS TODAY!! And on today's Aaron Torres Podcast, we celebrate. Aaron gives his official NCAA Tournament picks, shares his best bets for Round 1 and welcomes Mount St. Mary's head coach Dan Engelstad in, live from the tourney bubble in Indy, before his team plays the opening game of the *entire* NCAA Tournament on Thursday night. Here's a full rundown of the show: Official NCAA Tournament picks and best bets: We've waited long enough! It's time for Aaron to make his official tournament picks - and he does, with some surprise Final Four selections. He goes region by region, game-by-game to give his picks, starting in the West where he still believes that Gonzaga got the easiest draw of all the No. 1 seed (5:30). Aaron also believes the East is one of the toughest regions he can remember, where 5-6 teams could win the whole thing (20:00) and explains why in the South, he actually think Baylor's toughest game could come... in the second round (32:00)? Finally, he wraps in the Midwes

We have a LOADED mid-week Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron gives some mid-week bracket thoughts, discusses some actual good Covid news out of Indianapolis, the return of Sister Jean and who is next at Indiana. He wraps by talking Kentucky's offseason after some strong words from John Calipari. Here is a full rundown: Mid-week bracket thoughts, upset picks + the return of Sister Jean: Aaron opens the show by giving a mid-week evaluation of what to expect at the NCAA Tournament (4:00). He discusses why we actually got good Covid news yesterday in Indy, which should help calm people's fears about canceled games. Then he discusses the return of Sister Jean (10:00), and gives a few general thoughts on the bracket, including upsets to watch and mid-week storylines to navigate (13:00). His official picks will come Thursday. Who's next at Indiana: From there, Aaron moves to the coaching carousel (20:00). Archie Miller is out at Indiana, and Aaron gives the four guys that Indiana has to call - and the one guy he would go

It's Selection Sunday - and after missing out on an NCAA Tournament last year... we officially have an NCAA TOURNEY BRACKET!!! Aaron breaks down each region and all the major storylines, from top seeds, to upset potential and an early look at a potential Final Four. These are not yet official picks - but here is a rundown of today's show: West and East Regions: After Aaron tells you about his Bracket Challenge - where you can win a $1,000 cash prize or a $250 Buffalo Wild Wings gift card - (2:30) Aaron breaks down the first two regions in the NCAA Tournament: The West and the East. Aaron starts out West, where Aaron has a few question (6:00) --- Did Gonzaga get an advantageous draw to get them to the Final Four, could Creighton and Virginia both be upset in Round 1, and is USC a darkhorse to upset Kansas? From there, he moves out East (15:00), where he says that this is the most wide open region he can remember. Why Michigan can get upset as early as Round 2, why Georgetown can make a run, and why there are l

It's Thursday, it's Champ Week and what better way to get caught up on all the action, other than with a loaded episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast? Aaron recaps a busy Wednesday of "Champ Week," looks ahead to a loaded Thursday and welcomes in SEC Network's Pat Bradley to look at the landscape in the SEC. Here is a full rundown of today's show: Recapping Wednesday of "Champ Week" + a Thursday look ahead: Aaron opens the show discussing a busy Wednesday of "Champ Week." He explains why North Carolina is so damn dangerous when they are locked in (4:00) and looks at Duke's victory over Louisville (10:00). What does it mean for both the Blue Devils, but also Louisville, who now finds itself squarely on the bubble? Aaron then looks at the rest of the landscape, including surprise, surprise, Iona getting hot under Rick Pitino (16:30) and also looks ahead to a loaded Thursday slate (20:30). SEC Network's Pat Bradley joins the show: Next up, Aaron is joined by SEC Network's Pat Bradley for a fun interview and look a

It's Wednesday, it's Champ Week and it's time for a LOADED Aaron Torres Podcast! Aaron asks if we should be worried following Gonzaga's struggles on Tuesday night, then looks at the biggest "Champ Week" questions. He also switches to football to discuss Les Miles' firing and the crazy comments about Kirby Smart and Nick Saban from a legendary high school football coach. Here is a full rundown of today's show: Cause for concern with Gonzaga + "Champ Week" questions: Aaron opens the show by discussing Gonzaga's narrow, sloppy win over BYU on Tuesday (3:30). Aaron explains why yes, BYU did expose Gonzaga's biggest weakness and their biggest concern for them heading into the NCAA, even with a win. Then he talks about all the biggest stories of "Champ Week" from who gets No. 1 seeds, to teams on the rise and will Duke and Kentucky actually make a run (19:00)? Les Miles fired + Rush Propst comments: Finally, Aaron wraps the show by discussing the bizarre firing of Les Miles. Is this the end for Les Miles as we know

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 ch

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 t

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 und

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, Okla

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 r

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'

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 Aaro

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

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 game

Aaron debuts a new segment called "How to enjoy college hoops even if your team stinks," discusses UConn's struggles and some other stuff Wednesday. Then he welcomes in Alabama head coach Nate Oats to the show for a fun interview on his team's success and style of play Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices