Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

Aaron breaks down the biggest stories of the week, ranging from Emoni Bates commitment to Michigan State, Rick Pitino's fascinating tweet and a big-time coaching hire in the SEC. Then, with UConn headed back to the Big East, Aaron has an old school UConn conversation with Husky legend Josh Boone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Monday, and you know that means: A new edition of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Aaron opens the show by discussing his excitement for the NBA's return, after details were announced this weekend. Then he is joined by his old buddy the Spread Investor, James Alberino to discuss how to bet sports when they return. Here is a rundown of today's show: NBA bubble excitement: On Friday the NBA announced scheduling plans for their return to the court July 30th, and Aaron is excited. He explains why - after being critical for the league's slow return - the NBA did its fan well with the schedule. He explains how big games and good matchups should draw fans in early, and then discusses how this could be a good platform for young players like Ja Morant, Devin Booker and Luka Doncic to become stars to casual fans.  How to bet sports when they return: Next up Aaron is joined by one of the top handicappers in the game, the "Spread Investor" James Alberino to talk about how to bet sports when they return in a few we

We may be nearing July, but the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast rolls on discussing a surprisingly busy week in college sports. Aaron hits on Cade Cunningham's decision to play at Oklahoma State next year and explains why he likes Andrew Nembhard's decision to head to Gonzaga. Then he talks UConn's decision to cut five sports and shares the best bets for the 2020-2021 college hoops title. Here is a rundown of today's show:    Cade Cunningham returns to OSU, Andrew Nembhard heads to Gonzaga: Aaron opens the show discussing Cade Cunningham's decision to attend Oklahoma State next season. He describes how this proves Cunningham is unlike most high school players and why he believes Oklahoma State could be in for a big season next year. He also explains why he was wrong on Andrew Nembhard, and credits the former Florida guard on his decision to transfer to Gonzaga.    Dark Day for UConn and College Hoops Futures Bets: Finally, Aaron wraps the show with two more topics that popped up this week. He explains why you sho

It's Monday, the big news keeps rolling in and Aaron reacts to it all on this edition of the Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron opens the show by discussing the outbreak of COVID-19 at Clemson and what you need to know, before transitioning to Ohio State and Alabama scheduling a home and home. Then he discusses Bill Self's bizarre attempt to sue the NCAA, and how new NBA Draft rules could impact Kentucky's Olivier Sarr. Let's get to the rundown of today's show. Clemson Football and Covid: Aaron opens the show by discussing the scary headline that 23 players tested positive for Covid at Clemson (4:30). He explains that, while scary, if you stick to the facts, we could have seen this coming. Also, why players getting sick on campus is not the worst thing. He then transitions to Alabama and Ohio State scheduling a home and home football series - and why he believes there is a bigger story with those two games that no one is talking about (22:00). College Hoops News and Notes: Bill Self is at it again. He is apparently

It's Thursday and you know what that means: An all new edition of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Aaron discusses the big topics in sports this week including the NBA's wild "bubble" regulations as well as Mike Gundy facing wrath over a t-shirt. He then welcomes Central Connecticut coach, UConn legend and 15-year NBA vet Donyell Marshall to the show. Here is a full recap of the show: NBA bubble trouble and Mike Gundy: Aaron opens the show by discussing the biggest topic in sports: The NBA bubble. He details the crazy restrictions and asks the question: With the entire country opening up including amusement parks, Las Vegas and more, is the "bubble" too restrictive? And is it all necessary? He then talks about a crazy week for Mike Gundy, why "cancel culture" is a bad trend, and why he loved seeing Gundy and Chuba Hubbard settle their differences by talking them out. Central Connecticut coach and former NBA player Donyell Marshall joins the show: Marshall and Torres two discuss the difficulties of coaching at

It may be mid-June, but the Aaron Torres Podcast just keeps rolling on. Aaron opens the show by discussing hiccups in the return of both the NBA and MLB this weekend, and why it's proof that pro athletes are out of touch with the common fan. Then Aaron is joined by Oklahoma State coach Mike Boynton to talk about his fight against the NCAA and the future of Cade Cunningham. Here's a rundown of the show: MLB and NBA players are out of touch: Aaron opens the show by discussing the weekend that was in the return to sports. Aaron explains about how the NBA player's complaints about the "bubble" and MLB players arguing over money is proof they have lost touch with the common fan. Even with both set to return, do fans have the right to be mad? And why the player's actual complaints have nothing to do with health issues, but instead inconvenience. Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boyton: Aaron is joined by Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boyton to discuss his team's battle with the NCAA. Coach Boynton explains what his

It's time for a new episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast, as Aaron continues to monitor the two biggest stories in college hoops. First, he discusses the latest on potential NCAA sanctions surrounding Zion Williamson's recruitment at Duke. Then, he is joined by Rivals.com recruiting insider Corey Evans to discuss what the future holds for Oklahoma State star Cade Cunningham. Here is a rundown of the show: Will Duke actually get in trouble over Zion's recruitment? Aaron opens the show by discussing the ongoing legal battle between Zion Williamson and an agency based in North Carolina. He discusses where the issues stem from, and more importantly, will Duke actually get into trouble for Zion's recruitment? Also, he wonders what the reaction will be from the mainstream media if Duke actually gets in trouble. Finally, he discusses the comments from Duke's AD about Name, Image, Likeness and why the AD isn't as off-base as many people want to make it sound. Corey Evans joins the show to discuss Cade Cunningham: Aaro

It's Monday and you know what that means: An all new episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron opens the show by discussing Oklahoma State's postseason ban and the what it means for the best high school player in America, Cade Cunningham. And then explains the good news in positive COVID-19 tests in college football, before wrapping with Mike Norvell's comments from last week. Here is a rundown of today's show: Oklahoma State, Cade Cunningham and shockwaves across college basketball: Aaron opens with the big story since the last episode, Oklahoma State receiving a one-year postseason ban (5:00). Aaron talks about the big ramification: What happens to Cade Cunningham, and explains why if Cunningham goes to the G-League, it could be a death knell college hoops never recovers from (14:30). He also explains what it means for Louisville, Kansas and all the other schools caught in the FBI probe (25:30). Covid in College Football + Mike Norvell: Next, Aaron turns his attention to the other big story in college spor

Sports is roaring on and with it, is a new addition of the Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron discusses the good and bad of the NBA's return, and why Mike Miller's decision to leave Memphis leaves Penny Hardaway at a crossroads. Then he welcomes on well-known college hoops assistant David Grace (formerly of UCLA, Cal and Vanderbilt) to give you the dirt on how college basketball goes down behind the scenes. Here is a rundown of today's show: NBA is back and Mike Miller: Aaron opens the show by discussing the NBA's return. While he is fired up to have NBA basketball back, he talks about the difficulties of playing into October. Then he discusses Mike Miller's departure from Memphis, and why, after losing one of the best recruiters in the country, Penny Hardaway is at a crossroads at Memphis. Famed assistant coach David Grace joins the show: Aaron is joined by his friend David Grace to give you a different perspective on college basketball -- that of an assistant coach. Grace, who has coached at Oregon State, UCLA, Ca

It's Monday and as always it's time for an all new Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron briefly opens by discussing the events across America this weekend, before turning his attention to sports. He updates us on the NBA's plan to return and asks, what the heck is Florida guard Andrew Nembhard thinking by transferring? And then he welcomes ESPN's Ryan Hollins to the show. Here is a rundown: The NBA's plan for return + Andrew Nembhard: Aaron talks about the NBA's return and why he is in favor of a "play-in" for the final few spots of the playoff. Then he discusses Andrew Nembhard's shocking decision to leave Florida. While it'd be easy to blame Mike White, he wonders why Nembhard is really leaving after leading the team in minutes played, and asks if it is time for Nembhard -- and other players like him -- to look themselves in the mirror rather than transferring. Ryan Hollins joins the show: ESPN personality and 10-year NBA vet Ryan Hollins joins the show. Ryan discusses his days at UCLA, including being on the court

It's Thursday and you know what that means -- time for another edition of the Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron covers a wide range of topics from the return of the NBA and MLB to how Johnny Juzang's transfer waiver can help others, before welcoming Alabama coach Nate Oats to the show. Here is a full recap: Return of sports, transfer waivers, college hoops recruiting: As he's done the last few shows, Aaron opens by discussing where we're at with the return of sports and explains that while it's been a great couple days for college sports, the NBA and MLB are both making huge mistakes, for completely different reasons (6:00). He then discusses transfer waivers in college basketball and how Johnny Juzang getting a waiver at UCLA could help others across the country (including Olivier Sarr) (25:00). He finishes with a college hoops hodgepodge, discussing Mac McClung to Texas Tech, Jonathan Kuminga and Moussa Cisse's recruitments and Arizona's impressive run bringing in foreign players (33:00). Alabama head coach Nate

After taking a day off for the Memorial Day holiday, the Aaron Torres Podcast has returned, with a big time show. Aaron talks about the latest on COVID-19 in sports with the NBA headed to Disney, Reggie Bush's comments and the passing of Eddie Sutton. He is then joined on the phone by NC State head coach Kevin Keatts. Here is a rundown of today's show: NBA at Disney, Reggie Bush and the rest of the weekend in sports: It was a busy weekend in sports and Aaron opens the show by recapping it all. He talks about the NBA's plan to open at Walt Disney World, and why the league may regret getting such a late start (6:00). He then discusses Reggie Bush's surprising comments on Name, Image, Likeness (22:00), Texas Tech hoops losing a vital piece for their 2021 title hopes (34:30) and finally discusses Eddie Sutton, who passed away this weekend at 84 years old (37:30). NC State head coach Kevin Keatts joins the show: Next up, Aaron is joined by his old friend, NC State head coach Kevin Keatts (44:00). The two discuss t

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