Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

On today's show, Aaron wonders if Georgia football has a culture problem after another high-profile player is arrested. From there, he talks about Deion Sanders going off on NIL and current players and wraps with "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" discussing his best and worst takes of the week: Does Georgia football have a culture problem?: Torres opens the show by discussing another arrest at Georgia, the fifth different incident in four months. Do the Bulldogs officially have a culture problem? And how much blame should Kirby Smart take? Coach Prime goes off on modern players and NIL: Next up, Aaron talks about Deion Sanders going off on modern players and NIL. Is Coach Prime right? And have things become too player-friendly in college sports? Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong: Finally, Aaron wraps the show with "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" sharing his best and worst takes of the week on the NBA playoffs, transfer portal, realignment and more 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 tackles the biggest question in sports - is LeBron James really considering retiring, and shares a story of his old buddy JJ Redick making a fool of himself again. Also, he discusses new names in the transfer portal and where they may end up. Finally, he wraps on an update on five-star Ron Holland. Is LeBron really about to retire (2:00)?: Torres opens the show with the biggest story in sports - is LeBron James really about to retire? Torres breaks down both angles, explains what LeBron is really up to and what the end result will be. Also, Torres' old buddy JJ Redick embarrasses himself again, and we've got the details! The portal ramps up again (19:00): Next up, just when you thought the portal was dying down - it ramps up again! Torres shares what he knows about Rutgers star Cam Spencer and where he might end up, and also discusses players at the NBA Draft Combine who may be returning to school. What's the latest on Cam Spencer, Arthur Kaluma and more. An update on five-star Ron Holland (35:00): Finally, Torres wraps with an update on five-star Ron Holland. Holland was finally let out of his Letter of Intent by Texas on Tuesday. But after weeks of being linked to Arkansas - has a new leader emerged? 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 talks about a messy weekend in the Big Ten, where a scathing report came out on former commissioner Kevin Warren + USC AD Mike Bohn gets fired - as Aaron says there's one big picture takeaway to discuss from it. Also, Keshad Johnson commits to Arizona, what it means for UofA and what's next for Kentucky. Plus, the difference between high school recruiting and the portal + how much does NIL really matter in big-time recruitments? Big Ten report + USC AD gets fired (2:00): Aaron opens with a tough weekend for the Big Ten, where a scathing report came out about former commissioner Kevin Warren + USC AD Mike Bohn resigned. Torres explains why these two stories can teach every fan a valuable lesson on college sports. Keshad Johnson commits to Arizona, what does it mean for UofA (21:00): Finally, Aaron wraps by discussing the commitment of high-profile transfer Keshad Johnson. With Johnson headed to Arizona, what does it mean for UofA next year? Also, after another portal miss what's next for Kentucky (34:00)? Torres explains the difference between portal recruiting and high school recruiting - and how much does NIL really matter in these recruitments? 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 shares thoughts on the NBA Draft Combine, who played well and who didn't and what it means for schools like Kentucky, UConn and Purdue. Then he discusses the wild Caleb Love story - now that he's back in the portal, where will he go and who's to blame at Michigan? Plus, Torres separates fact from fiction in the UConn/Big 12 rumors. NBA Draft Combine reaction: Torres opens the show by discussing the NBA Draft, hitting on key players who participated and what it means for their schools. Did Oscar Tshiebwe do enough to stay in the draft, and what would Kentucky look like without him? How about Andre Jackson and UConn? Plus, thoughts on Zach Edey, Marquette, Arkansas and several high-profile portal players who could come back to college. Caleb Love is back in the portal - where does he land next?: Next, Aaron reacts to the wild story as Caleb Love is forced to re-enter the portal after committing to Michigan. What schools could Love potentially land at, and who's to blame at Michigan for the debacle of not letting him in? Explaining the UConn/Big 12 rumors: Finally, earlier this week, rumors popped up that UConn and the Big 12 have been flirting. Torres explains why the rumors don't mean what you think - and why most of the reporting on this story is wildly inaccurate. 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 discusses another potential wave of realignment coming to college sports, the Spurs winning the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes and the latest on the recruitment of five-star Ron Holland - why is it so quiet? Conference realignment chaos coming? Aaron opens the show by reacting to a new report from Sports Illustrated about a potential wave of incoming realignment. Torres discusses infighting in the ACC, if the Pac-12 can survive the summer and UConn... to the Big 12? San Antonio wins the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes - but is he really can't miss?: Next up, Aaron discusses the Spurs winning the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes. San Antonio has access to another generational talent - but is Wembanyama as "can't miss" as everyone says? An update on five-star Ron Holland: Finally, Aaron wraps discussing the quiet recruitment of top prospect Ron Holland. Since decommitting from Texas, there's no new updates - and Texas is to blame. Torres explains, as well as what's next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Torres is back from vacation and has a loaded show for you. He talks another dumb decision from Ja Morant, and college hoops portal going crazy at the deadline - who entered last week and where will they land? Finally, Indiana pulls a stunner landing five-star Mackenzie Mgbako. More Ja Morant stupidity (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing another ugly off the court incident for Ja Morant. Is Morant putting his career, a $200 million contract and maybe more at stake after getting caught on camera again with a gun? College hoops portal closes - but not before a bunch of new big names enter (16:00): From there, Aaron discusses college hoops' portal closing last week. Two big names (Arthur Kaluma and Julian Phillips are in) - where will they go? Plus, why Keshod Johnson would be a perfect fit for Kentucky and Rick Pitino lands his biggest recruit yet at St. John's. Indiana lands a five-star (40:00): Finally, Aaron closes with Indiana, as Mike Woodson shocked the world and beat Bill Self head-to-head for five-star Mackenzie Mgbako. 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

In a surprise pre-vacation show, Aaron discusses Bronny James' commitment to USC and also names the biggest winners in college hoops' transfer portal this off-season: Bronny James commits to USC (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing Bronny's commitment to USC. Just how good is Bronny and what does it mean for the Trojans and college basketball as a whole? Torres shares his thoughts. College basketball transfer portal winners (15:00): From there, Torres discusses his winners in the college basketball transfer portal this off-season. He shares thoughts on Kansas, North Carolina, Arkansas, Gonzaga and others - plus a surprise winner no one is discussing. 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 talks about Hunter Dickinson's commitment to Kansas, and what it means for the Jayhawks, Kentucky and Villanova. Also, with the portal just about done, Aaron updates his "Way Too Early Top 25" - is there a new No. 1? Finally, the wild Alabama baseball investigation, another black eye for Crimson Tide athletics. Hunter Dickinson commits - what's next for Kansas, Kentucky and Villanova (2:30): Torres opens the show by discussing Hunter Dickinson's commitment to Kansas. Just how good will the Jayhawks be with him next season? And what's the next move for Kentucky and Villanova? Aaron's updated "Way Too Early Top 25" (25:00): With Dickinson's commitment mostly marking the end of transfer portal activity, Torres decides to update his "Way Too Early Top 25." He explains why there's officially a new No. 1, and also, how far does UConn fall with big draft decisions, how high does Arkansas rise with their portal activity and more! Alabama baseball investigation + "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" (47:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show by talking about a gambling probe into Alabama baseball, which is another bad PR hit for Tide athletics. And he wraps by playing "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" chatting about the transfer portal, NFL Draft, and one of his all-time great "right" moments! 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

Aaron discusses Hunter Dickinson's bizarre "non-commitment" on Tuesday before sharing details on a new star to enter the portal Tuesday. Plus, the 12-team CFB Playoff schedule is out and is about to be insane and is the Big 12 expanding to... Mexico? Sort of! Hunter Dickinson "non-commitment" + a new star enters the portal (3:00): Torres opens by discussing Hunter Dickinson's bizarre Tuesday non-commitment. What's next and when will he actually commit? Plus, a new star enters the transfer portal. What you need to know about Grant Nelson and is there already a new leader? Mackenzie Mgbako update (22:00): Next, an update on five-star Mackenzie Mgbako. The former Duke commit is currently taking visits - has one school jumped to the top of his list? College football notes (37:00): Plus, we get details on what the 12 team College Football Playoff will look like - and why it will be football insanity. And Aaron talks the good and bad about the Big 12 wanting to play games in Mexico. 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 shares some weekend NFL Draft thoughts, including landing spots for Will Levis and Hendon Hooker, before turning his attention to college hoops. Hunter Dickinson is done with visits - is a decision coming? Plus, five-star Ron Holland decommits from Texas and there is one logical landing spot for him. NFL Draft final thoughts (2:00): Torres opens the show by sharing final thoughts on the NFL Draft. He explains why he likes Will Levis to Tennessee and loves Hendon Hooker landing in Detroit. Plus, Philadelphia's wild obsession with Georgia, the best pick of the draft and Torres shares a tribute to Mel Kiper Jr. Hunter Dickinson update (23:00): Next up, Hunter Dickinson completed a final visit (we think) to Villanova this weekend. Is a decision near? Torres breaks down all five schools and which spot makes the most sense. FIve-star Ron Holland decommits (39:00): Finally, five-star high school hoops star Ron Holland decommitted from Texas, and Aaron believes there's one spot that makes the most sense to land 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 reacts to a wild night in the NFL Draft, where Will Levis tumbled, Houston stunned everyone and Anthony Richardson went to Indy. What caused Levis' fall? Who were the big winners? Torres has you covered: Why did Will Levis fall? Houston's big night? Will Anthony Richardson work in Indy: It was night in KC and Torres reacts to it all. He explains the *real* reason Will Levis fell in the draft and why Houston showed him something he wasn't expecting. Plus, why Torres is worried about the Anthony Richardson/Indianapolis fit. Other reaction to Night 1 of the NFL Draft: From there, Aaron shares the rest of his thoughts on Night 1 of the NFL Draft. He discusses a new NFL trend he loves, why the Seahawks got the steal of the draft and why the Eagles might be the biggest winner of all. Finally, a funny note about Aaron Rodgers new team - the New York Jets. 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

Aaron opens the show by discussing Will Levis' soaring draft odds - could he really go No. 1? Also, Deion Sanders is in the midst of a historic roster turnover - will it work? And another black eye for Alabama basketball. Will Kentucky QB Will Levis really go No. 1 (2:00)?: Aaron opens the show with the news of Tuesday - Kentucky QB Will Levis' soaring draft odds. Torres discusses if Levis will *really* go No. 1 - also, Torres shares who he believe will be the Top 5 picks in the NFL Draft. Colorado's historic roster turnover (20:00): Next up, Torres goes back to Colorado, where Deion Sanders is in the midst of historic roster turnover. The Buffaloes have had 22 players enter the transfer portal since Saturday's spring game and 45+ since the day Coach Prime took the job. Will Coach Prime's historic roster overhaul work? More bad news for Alabama basketball (38:00): Finally, Aaron discusses more bad news for Alabama basketball, where a recruit was arrested over the weekend with a gun. After the Brandon Miller situation and with this new information, has Nate Oats lost complete control of this team? 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

Aaron opens talking spring football, including what Deion's debut told us, and a very interesting quote from Nick Saban. Then, it was a busy week in the college hoops portal - Ryan Nembhard commits to Gonzaga, and Arizona fans are furious. Plus, news at UNC, Tennessee and Bama. Deion's debut at Colorado (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing Deion's debut at Colorado - and why it wasn't just all about the pomp and circumstance. Could Colorado be better than people think? Nick Saban's interesting post-spring comments (14:00): Next, Nick Saban had some *very* interesting comments after Alabama's spring game. Could the Tide be in line to grab a new QB this off-season? Ryan Nembhard and the rest of a busy portal weekend (30:00): Finally, Aaron wraps by talking some college hoops portal. Ryan Nembhard was one of two big commits to Gonzaga. What does it mean for the Zags? Also, Arizona fans are officially frustrated with how their off-season is going after missing on Nembhard - how concerned should fans be with Tommy Lloyd (38:00)? Plus, busy portal weekends at North Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee. 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

Torres opens the Friday show discussing the crazy Alabama/Tyler Van Dyke rumors and the new era of college sports in the NIL world. Then he takes his "L" on the Hunter Dickinson story - is Kentucky now the favorite? Finally he wraps with "Right/Wrong" with his best and worst takes of the week: Tyler Van Dyke/Alabama rumors (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the wild reports that Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke could be headed to Alabama. Is it truth? Is it rumor? Or is it the newest trend of using the portal as a way to renegotiate NIL deals? Torres discusses. A Hunter Dickinson update (Torres Was WRONG!) (16:00): Next Torres updates the Hunter Dickinson/Kentucky recruitment, taking the "L" for his Wednesday show. Now that we know Dickinson is indeed visiting Lexington, are the Wildcats now the favorite for his commitment? Plus, big commits for Kansas, Tennessee and more! Right/Wrong (36:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show with "Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong" discussing his best and worst takes of the week, including his "NFL Draft hot takes" coming to life, Quinn Ewers being named starter at Texas and why he was dead wrong on Adam Silver. Plus, the biggest mistake he made in his Hunter Dickinson analysis. 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 discusses how Deion Sanders' impact is already being felt at Colorado ahead of his first spring game, then turns his attention to college hoops. Big stay/go decision at UConn and Purdue, and is Hunter Dickinson *really* considering Kentucky? Also, Arkansas, Syracuse and others make big portal moves: Deion Sanders already making moves at Colorado (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing Deion Sanders already making moves at Colorado. His first spring game is this weekend and is already sold out and will be broadcast on ESPN + the Buffaloes sold out their entire season ticket allotment this weekend. Has Coach Prime *already* exceeded expectations at Colorado? Big stay or go moves, portal news and notes and is Hunter Dickinson really considering Kentucky?: Finally Aaron wraps with some big college hoops notes. Zach Edey and Andre Jackson declare (20:00), and rumors are picking up that Hunter Dickinson will choose Kentucky - should we believe it (28:00)? Also, Arkansas, Creighton, Florida and Syracuse all make portal moves (40:00). 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 shares his NFL Draft hot takes including who should go No. 1, why the most important QB might not even be in this draft and could Will Levis and Anthony Richardson *both* be busts? Then he hits on some portal news and notes from the weekend, before sharing the sad story of five-star Mikey Williams who was arrested over the weekend NFL Draft hot takes Part I (2:00): Aaron opens the show with the first part of his "NFL Draft hot takes" including why the choice at No. 1 is a no-brainer, why the most important QB for this draft is not *in* this draft and can you really trust CJ Stroud? NFL Draft hot takes Part II (24:00): In the second half of his NFL Draft hot takes, he asks if Will Levis and Anthony Richardson could *both* be busts, the one prospect he wouldn't draft no matter what - and the player that he believes is most likely to fall in the draft Weekend college hoops + Mikey Williams arrested (42:00): Finally, Torres wraps by talking about weekend college hoops, including an interesting comment about one school's NIL, plus Rick Pitino makes moves in the portal. Plus the sad story of Mikey Williams, a five-star Memphis signee who was arrested - and whose career might be over before it begins. 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 talks about more big "stay or go" decisions in college hoops, including Adama Sanogo, Azuolas Tubelis, Anthony Black and more, and rips through the transfer portal. Hunter Dickinson and Ryan Nembhard have big visits planned, plus Arkansas keeps cleaning up. Finally, a season-ending "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" season-ending edition - giving his best and worst college hoops takes of 2022-2023. More big "stay or go" NBA Draft decisions: Aaron opens the show discussing more big "stay or go" decisions in college hoops, including Adama Sanogo, Azuolas Tubelis, Anthony Black, Baylor Scheierman, Amari Bailey and Chris Livingston. What's the latest - and what does it mean for their teams next year? Portal is on fire: Next up, Aaron rips through some major transfer portal updates. Hunter Dickinson and Ryan Nembhard have big visits coming up this weekend - will they lead to commitments? Also, Arkansas adds two key transfers and Kentucky pulls a familiar face out of the portal. "Right/Wrong" season-ending edition: Finally, Aaron wraps with a season-ending edition of "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" ripping through his best and worst takes of the college hoops season. 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 talks about Kyle Filipowski's return and if that makes Duke No. 1, plus what is the future for top recruit Mackenzie Mgbako after decommitting from Duke? Plus, some portal news and notes and a college hoops mailbag on an Adama Sanogo transfer report, Ugonna Onyenso returning to UK, Pitino and more: Kyle Filipowski back, is Duke the new No. 1 + Mackenzie Mgbako: Aaron opens the show by discussing the big news of the week - Kyle Filipowski is returning to Duke. Does that make Duke No. 1 (2:00)? Plus with Filipowski's return, star recruit Mackenzie Mgabko has opened up his recruitment - Aaron shares where he thinks he'll end up (12:30). Portal news and notes + College Hoops mailbag: Aaron wraps the show by going through some portal news and notes, discussing commitments at Indiana, Georgetown and a big start for Chris Beard at Ole Miss (23:00). Plus, a college hoops mailbag - discussing if Kentucky transfer Ugonna Onyenso will return, Rick Pitino's slow start at Iona and Aaron shares insight into a crazy report that UConn star Adama Sanogo could transfer (34:00). 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

Caleb Love commits to Michigan and the rest of a wild weekend in the portal + Oscar Tshiebwe declares - should UK fans want him back and the rest of the big "stay or go" decisions from the weekend. Caleb Love commits to Michigan + the rest of the weekend's portal news (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the big portal news of the weekend. Caleb Love commits to Michigan - but will it work? Plus, LJ Cryer to Houston, Tramon Mark commits to Arkansas and more. Oscar Tshiebwe + the other big "stay or go" decisions (28:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show by discussing big "stay or go" decisions in college hoops. Oscar Tshiebwe has tested the draft waters, but could return to college hoops - but should UK fans actually want that? Plus, UConn gets good news over the weekend as well. 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 reveals his "Way Too Early Top 25" for next year and also does a mega portal update. New stars in the portal, what to make of Hunter Dickinson's Zooms with Kentucky/Arkansas, commits and more! Way Too Early Top 25 for 2023-2024 (3:00): Aaron opens the show by revealing his "Way Too Early Top 25" in college hoops for next year. Should UConn be No. 1? How about Kentucky with its loaded freshman class, and Arkansas after making major moves the last couple weeks? Torres shares his ranking Transfer portal news and notes (30:00): From there, Aaron discusses major transfer portal moves, as stars like Ryan Nembhard, Max Abmas and others enter the portal - where could they end up? What to make of Hunter Dickinson talking with Kentucky and Arkansas and is there a new favorite for Caleb Love? Plus, commits for Eric Musselman and the Hogs and Kerr Kriisa heads to WVU. 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