Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

The Final Four is set, and on today's show, Aaron looks at how we got here, recapping the entire Elite Eight. Can anyone beat UConn and is this the end of the road for Gonzaga? Also, was it a foul in San Diego State-Creighton? Controversy at Texas-Miami, FAU and more!  Can anyone stop UConn + end of the road for Gonzaga: Aaron opens the show discussing another UConn blowout in the Elite Eight. Can anyone beat UConn, plus why Dan Hurley's rebuild is more impressive than you realize (3:00)? Also, with Drew Timme likely gone, was this Gonzaga's last best shot at a title (18:00)? Recapping the other three Elite Eight games: Next, Aaron looks at the other Elite Eight games. Did the refs cost Creighton a win, plus why Brian Dutcher has built the perfect modern college hoops program (26:00). Why Miami is a real threat in Houston + did Rodney Terry do enough to get the Texas job full-time (41:00)? And why FAU proves that the little guy just needs a chance sometimes (50:00). Plus, a first look at the Final Four mat

On today's show, Aaron previews all eight Sweet 16 games, giving a preview and making picks for the remaining games. Then he looks at the loaded transfer portal - who are the big names who've entered and who's committed? Thursday preview: Aaron opens the show with a preview of Thursday's East and West regions. He starts in the East where Michigan State and Tennessee are favored, but will they win (3:00)? Then he heads out West where he makes his pick on UConn-Arkansas, and explains why Gonzaga-UCLA is the easiest game to pick this weekend (15:00). Friday preview: Next he heads to the South and Midwest, making picks for those. Does Alabama keep rolling all the way to the Final Four (24:00)? And in the Midwest can Houston keep it up and what to make of an exciting Xavier-Texas game (32:00)? Transfer portal update: Finally, Torres discusses all the big news in the portal. He discusses the big names to enter including Arizona's Kerr Kriisa and where he may end up. A potential prospect for Kentucky? Plus though

On today's show Aaron discusses the two big coaching carousel moves: Rick Pitino is headed to St. John's, how quickly will he win there? Plus, how Ed Cooley ended up at Georgetown - and what are realistic expectations? Here's a full rundown: Rick Pitino to St. John's (2:30): Aaron opens with the topic he has discussed at length on the show, as Rick Pitino is officially headed to St. John's. How did it go down, and why this isn't only good for St. John's, but all of college basketball. Also, how quickly can Pitino win at St. John's. Ed Cooley heads to Georgetown + what's next for Providence (21:00): Aaron wraps the show by discussing the other big move, as Ed Cooley is off to Georgetown. Aaron explains how the decision weighed on Cooley, why he decided to leave one Big East job for another, and just how good can this program be? Also, who's next at Georgetown? Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 and you can win up to $1,111 in free bets courtesy of Betfred Sp

Aaron spends his entire Monday show ripping through a busy Saturday and Sunday of college hoops. Among the topics: Sunday recap: Aaron opens the show with a recap of Sunday's events. Kentucky loses - how much heat should John Calipari take for another early NCAA Tournament exit? Has UConn been the best team in the field so far? Plus, a shout out to Gonzaga and the rest of the Sunday highlights. Saturday recap: Next, Aaron goes back to Saturday - where he discusses Arkansas heading to a third straight second weekend of the NCAA - and he explains why this year is much different than the other two. Plus, why Tennessee shouldn't be blamed for their physical win over Duke and Texas wins - should Rodney Terry be the Longhorns full-time head coach? Plus, quick thoughts on Alabama, Houston and the rest of the day that was. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 and you can win up to $1,111 in free bets courtesy of Betfred Sportsbook! Today's show is also brought to yo

We have a bonus episode, as Aaron reacts to Purdue's stunning upset loss to Fairleigh Dickinson. And with it, he asks a simple question: Why doesn't Purdue coach Matt Painter get more criticism for his abysmal NCAA Tournament record? Torres goes through all the details and explains why Painter might be the most overrated coaches in sports Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 and you can win up to $1,111 in free bets courtesy of Betfred Sportsbook! Today's show is also brought to you by the sponsor of this year's Aaron Torres Pod - BracketFanatics, your home for all things brackets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Torres reacts to a full day of NCAA Tournament craziness - what does Arizona's loss mean for Tommy Lloyd and should Virginia be more known for early tournament losses or their 2019 national championship? Plus, Duke and UCLA roll and it was a great day for the SEC and Big Ten, while Houston struggles - should we be concerned? Arizona and Virginia get upset (3:00): Aaron opens the show by talking about the two stunners, Arizona and Virginia getting upset. Aaron explains why the "honeymoon might be over" for Tommy Lloyd and how the Wildcats recover after a second straight disappointing NCAA Tournament. Plus, should Virginia be known more for their 2019 title or early tournament losses, after yet another tourney choke job (16:00)? The rest of Day 1 of the tournament (26:00): From there, Aaron recaps the rest of Day 1 of the tournament, including dominant efforts from Duke, UCLA and Alabama, and Houston struggling. With the way Auburn played Thursday, is Houston on upset alert? Also, why all of a sudden Arkansas

On today's show, Aaron makes his bracket picks - going game by game, making his selections for every game, as well as sharing his Final Four and national champion. Here is the region by region breakdown: East Region (2:00) South Region (23:00) West Region (37:00) Midwest Region (53:00) Plus Final Four and title picks! Join the Aaron Torres Bracket Challenge - HERE Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 and you can win up to $1,111 in free bets courtesy of Betfred Sportsbook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Beard is officially the Ole Miss head coach - here's what it will take for him to win there. Plus, Will Wade is back too and the rest of the carousel. Finally, the transfer portal opened on Monday, here are the best players who entered and everything else you need to know: Chris Beard hired at Ole Miss - what will it take to win there (2:00): Aaron opens by talking Chris Beard officially being hired at Ole Miss. While we can agree or disagree with the hire it's done - now the question is, can Beard build a consistent winner at an SEC afterthought? Plus, Will Wade gets a new gig and the rest of the carousel. The transfer portal is open for business (26:00): From there, Torres comments on the college hoops transfer portal re-opening. He discusses the marquee players who entered on Monday and where they could end up. Join the Aaron Torres Bracket Challenge - HERE Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 and you can win up to $1,111 in free bets courtesy of Be

On today's show, it's ALL THINGS BRACKETS! Aaron explains why the committee did a good job this year, before going region by region - which No. 1 seeds have an easy path, where are the upsets + everything you need to know about the field of 68! Here's a full rundown: What the committee got right and wrong (2:00): Aaron opens the show by sharing initial thoughts on the bracket - why the committee got the No. 1 seeds right, why the bubble was easier to figure out than ever before - and the one big gripe he has with this year's bracket. South Region (11:00): Aaron opens his region-by-region breakdown with the South, where Alabama is the No. 1 seed and why upsets galore could happen on the top hal fof the bracket. Also, is Baylor susceptible to an upset and should Arizona be happy to be out of the West? East Region (23:00): Next, he heads East. Purdue is the No. 1 - how early should they be on upset alert? Plus, a nice path for Duke and should Kentucky be worried about Providence? Midwest Region (29:00): From

It's as busy of an Aaron Torres Pod as we've had in weeks, as Torres whips around college hoops. He talks about the wild end to Jim Boeheim's time at Syracuse, and what he's hearing on Rick Pitino to St. John's. Plus, who's next at Georgetown and a quick whiparound of all the conference tournaments. Finally, his buddy John Jastremski from the Ringer joins him to talk about Boeheim, St. John's and a new twist in New York! Jim Boeheim out at Syracuse (2:00): Aaron opens by talking about the shocking twist at Syracuse as Jim Boeheim is out at Syracuse. Did he "retire" or was he fired, and why things have clearly changed in the last few weeks. Also, what to expect from new head coach Adrian Autry? And what is Boeheim's ultimate legacy? Rick Pitino/St John's rumors pick up steam + who's next at Georgetown: From there, Aaron gets you caught up with some inside information on Rick Pitino - and why things might actually be trending to him getting the job at St. John's (21:00). Also, with Patrick Ewing out, who coul

Aaron is back with the second half of his conference tournament preview shows - he shares his thoughts on the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12 and Mountain West, after previewing the ACC, Big East and Pac-12 on Tuesday SEC and Big Ten previews (2:00): Aaron sets the stage for the SEC and Big Ten Tournaments. He talks about the big storylines, including Alabama and Purdue's pursuit of No. 1 seeds and also, talks bubble for each league. Then he shares surprise picks in both the SEC and Big Ten. Big 12, Mountain West + shoutout JJ Redick! (24:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show by previewing the other major conferences - talking the wide open Big 12 and also sharing thoughts on the Mountain West. Also, his old nemesis JJ Redick was back in the news on Tuesday - this time Torres has his back. To listen to Aaron's ACC, Big East and Pac-12 previews - click here Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 and you can win up to $1,111 in free bets courtesy of Betfred Sportsbook! Join

On today's show, Torres discusses the Chris Beard/Ole Miss rumors picking up steam, and if Beard could be a candidate at Texas Tech as that program finds itself in turmoil. Then, he starts his conference preview pieces, sharing his thoughts and picks on the ACC, Big East and Pac-12. Chris Beard Ole Miss rumors + What's going on at Texas Tech (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the report that Ole Miss met with Chris Beard - and what the school has to consider if they'll hire him. Also, Torres talks about the chaotic story at Texas Tech, and whether Beard could potentially return to Tech or not. ACC/Big East/Pac-12 Tournament previews (22:00): Next, Aaron begins his conference championship previews, sharing his thoughts on the ACC, Big East and Pac-12. What are the biggest stories? Who's on the bubble? And who wins? Torres has the answers. Also, be ready on Wednesday, as Torres previews the SEC, Big 12 and Big Ten Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 a

On today's show, Aaron discusses the only five teams he believes can win the college hoops national title. Then he discusses the games of the weekend including Kentucky's stunner at Arkansas and UNC losing to Duke again. Plus, the teams that helped and hurt their bubble cases. The only five teams that can win a national title (2:00): Aaron opens the show by listing the only five teams he believes can win a national championship. He discusses the obvious choices like Houston and Kansas, then goes with two or three teams that might big off the radar. Also, is Alabama a title contender as they sit in the midst of their wild controversy? Recapping the weekend - Kentucky-Arkansas, Duke-UNC and more (31:00): Next up, Aaron discusses the weekend in college hoops. Kentucky beats Arkansas in Fayetteville as John Calipari silences the doubters. Also, is Arkansas fixable this late in the season? Plus, is UNC headed to the NIT? Is Duke a threat? Plus the biggest winners and losers on the bubble this weekend. Today's s

On today's show, Aaron does a mega deep dive on the incoming college hoops coaching carousel. What's the latest at Texas? Could Chris Beard get back in at Ole Miss? Plus thoughts on all the other big jobs at Georgetown, St. John's and others. Finally, Aaron plays "Right/Wrong" sharing his best and worst takes of the last few weeks. Coaching carousel - the latest on the jobs currently open (2:00): Aaron opens the show discussing the three power conference jobs that are currently open. What's the latest at Texas, including one new name for the gig. Could Chris Beard get back into the mix at Ole Miss? And a few intriguing names for the Notre Dame job. All the rest of the major jobs that could open (26:00): From there, Aaron discusses the rest of the big jobs that could open. What will Georgetown do, and is there any chance they grab Rick Pitino? What about St. John's? Plus, a crazy cycle coming for the Pac-12 and one intriguing job in the ACC. Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong (54:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show wi

Aaron opens the show by discussing the shocking Jalen Carter news and fallout, and then switches to college hoops. Bama wins the SEC in controversy and Auburn may have cost themselves a tournament bid in the process. Kentucky's fatal flaw is exposed in a loss to Vanderbilt and Arkansas is struggling since the return of Nick Smith.  Jalen Carter thoughts (2:00): Aaron opens the show with the shocking Jalen Carter news, as the potential No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft is now in legal limbo. Aaron explains what's next and why this is different than the Brandon Miller case at Alabama - but still sadly disappointing. College hoops recap: Aaron then rips through a busy Tuesday/Wednesday college hoops slate - discussing Bama clinching the SEC and how Auburn may have cost themselves a tourney spot with an overtime loss (21:00). Why Kentucky's loss to Vanderbilt may have exposed the Wildcats' fatal flaw (31:00) and Arkansas struggling with Nick Smith (35:00). Plus, Bill Self wraps another Big 12 title, maybe his best co

On today's show, Aaron gives a little "cram session" on the NCAA Tournament picture with a week left in the regular season - going through all of the big leagues, and figuring out, who is an NCAA Tourney lock, who is on the bubble and what seed everyone can get. ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 (2:00): Aaron opens by discussing the ACC, Big Ten and Big 12 - including, how much work does UNC have to do, the crazy bubble situation in the Big Ten, where upwards of seven teams (SEVEN!) could be playing for their tournament lives the next two week (14:00), and what to make of the wacky Big 12. Including one "elimination game" this weekend (24:30). SEC, Big East, Pac 12 + other leagues: Finally, Aaron wraps by talking everyone else. What to make of a wild SEC with a week left (31:00), and the status of the Big East (46:00), where a group of teams have separated themselves. The Pac-12 has its best teams playing this weekend (53:00), plus thoughts on the AAC, Mountain West and West Coast Conference (59:00). Today's show is br

On today's show, Aaron recaps a wild Saturday in college hoops, with Indiana beating Purdue, Kentucky surging and thoughts on the Brandon Miller "pat down" celebration. Then, two mega-realignment stories - is FSU trying to leave the ACC? And more bad news for the Pac-12. Saturday college hoops action (2:00): Torres starts off with a jam-packed, college hoops recap to open the show. Indiana beats Purdue - is IU built to make a Final Four? Plus, Kentucky is surging as John Calipari again has the Wildcats peaking in March (18:00). Plus, Torres shares his thoughts on the Brandon Miller "pat down" entrance (24:30). Florida State trying to leave the ACC? (34:00): From there, the realignment craziness continues - as Torres discusses some very interesting comments from Florida State's athletic director. Are they trying to get out of the ACC? More bad news for the Pac-12 (51:00)? Finally, Torres wraps with more bad news out of the Pac-12, which continues to struggle to find partners interested in their TV contract.

On today's show, Aaron discusses the fallout from Brandon Miller's case at Alabama. What has happened since the last show? Why is Alabama still playing him? Will they keep playing? Is Alabama doomed even if they keep playing him? Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 and you can win up to $1,111 in free bets courtesy of Betfred Sportsbook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron breaks down the wild Alabama/Brandon Miller story - and wonders what's next for Miller and Nate Oats? Then he breaks down a busy Tuesday night in college hoops, where Texas A&M is surging, Marquette and Nova pick up big wins + is Arkansas getting hot at the right time? Full breakdown of the crazy Alabama/Brandon Miller story (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the wild, update with Alabama basketball. A player was charged with murder in January, and on Tuesday we found out that star forward Brandon Miller provided the gun. So what's next for Miller? And will Nate Oats survive as the head coach? Plus Nate Oats' shocking statement, and even more surprising follow-up. Tuesday night college hoops thoughts (19:00): Next up, Aaron recaps a busy Tuesday night in college hoops. Tennessee loses again, but what about a surprisingly surging Texas A&M program? Also, Marquette is running away with the Big East and Missouri picks up a crucial win for their NCAA Tournament hopes. Finally, Ark

On today's show, Aaron opens by discussing an interesting comment on Bryce Young - and explains why he is the biggest story this NFL Draft cycle. Then he recaps the weekend in college hoops - can Kansas go back-to-back, why Kentucky is the team no one wants to see in their bracket, UNC's disastrous year and more. Here's a full rundown: Bryce Young draft hype begins: Aaron opens the show, by discussing Todd McShay's verrrry interesting comments about Bryce Young. Torres explains why Young will be the single most interesting, and controversial prospect in this year's draft. Can Kansas go back-to-back (15:00): From there, Aaron transitions to college hoops. Following Kansas' wild rally against Baylor, they are atop the Big 12 standings and in line to get a No. 1 seed. Can they go back-to-back? Kentucky dominates Tennessee - why the Wildcats are the team no one wants to see in the tournament (28:00): Kentucky beat Tennessee for a second time this week, to officially get off the bubble. And Torres explains why,