Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

We have a VERY special Aaron Torres Podcast - as we make our once-a-year check in to talk college baseball! With the College World Series beginning on Friday, Arkansas play-by-play voice Phil Elson joins to preview the field, talk about the SEC's dominance, who will get to Omaha and who's a legit title contender?! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out their entire store here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres has FULL reaction to the big announcement that Kentucky star Otega Oweh will withdraw from the NBA Draft and return to college basketball! What does it mean for the Wildcats in 2025? And what is their ceiling?! Get your "Hope in Pope" T-shirts and support the show Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out their entire store here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Torres is back after a LONG weekend with a loaded show! Alex Condon, Yaxel Lendeborg, Karter Knox and Milos Uzan withdraw from the draft - here's what it means for their team. What about Kentucky star Otega Oweh - he isn't REALLY staying in the draft is he?! Finally, Torres talks about a busy weekend for Will Wade who is putting the finishing touches on a Top 25 team and what about Kansas who lost out on two huge recruits last weekend?! Plus, Alabama coach Kalen Deboer makes a RIDICULOUS statement! NBA Draft Deadline news and notes (): With the NBA Draft deadline on Wednesday at midnight, Torres hits on all the big names and latest decisions. What impact do Yaxel Lendeborg (Michigan), Milos Uzan (Houston), Karter Knox (Arkansas) and Alex Condon (Florida) have on the title picture? Plus, could Kentucky's Otega Oweh ACTUALLY stay in the draft (22:00)? NC State's big weekend + Kansas big problems (37:00): From there, Torres talks about a busy rest of the weekend! Will Wade and NC State pick up their bigges

On today's show ‪Torres has IMMEDIATE reaction to Arkansas star Karter Knox's announcing he'll withdraw from the NBA Draft and return to Arkansas - does this make the Hogs the SEC favorites in basketball heading into 2025-2026? Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out their entire store here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack⁠⁠⁠⁠ that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - ⁠⁠⁠⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this "Best of the Aaron Torres Pod" this holiday weekend, Torres re-lives the best moments of Kentucky's MONSTROUS off-season and asks - are the Wildcats NATIONAL TITLE FAVORITES going into next season?! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out their entire store here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show ‪Torres is joined by BYU‬ star ‪AJ Dybantsa‬ LIVE IN PROVO! The guys discuss AJ's transition to college hoops, life in Provo and AJ's charity work. Plus, the reason he chose BYU over other colleges, how much of a role NIL actually played + his expectations for the Cougars next season! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out their entire store here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show - Torres opens with a major announcement, before getting into news and notes from the world of college sports. Boogie Fland is on campus at Florida - is a commitment coming?! Plus, updates on PJ Haggerty and Darrion Williams. Is Duke about to land international star Dame Sarr?! Finally, in the world of football - is the USC-Notre Dame football rivalry about to be gone for good?! Boogie Fland future (2:00): We open the show by talking about the future of former Arkansas star Boogie Fland. He visited Florida on Monday - is he a lock to be a Gator? And just how good will Florida be with him?! PJ Haggerty/Darrion Williams updates (23:00): From there, Torres discusses two huge names. Memphis guard PJ Haggerty and Texas Tech forward were both at the Combine last week - and both in the portal. With little draft buzz - will both return to college?! And what are their most likely landing spots?! Plus, is Duke about to add an international star (45:00)? And is the USC-Notre Dame football series

On today's show Torres talks the BIG news out of the NBA Draft Combine, where Arizona loses Carter Bryant, Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg is uncertain and North Carolina continues to be all over the place. Plus, Mark Pope makes a BOLD statement and John Calipari appears ready to make a BIG gamble. NBA Draft Combine whispers + intel (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the big news out of the NBA Draft Combine. Arizona loses star Carter Bryant - did the Wildcats waste this talented star?! Plus, some interesting updates on portal star Yaxel Lendeborg (20:00), thoughts on UNC losing another key piece, Otega Oweh, Tahaad Pettiford and Karter Knox (32:00). Mark Pope's bold statement (49:00): From there, Torres discusses Mark Pope's mid-spring press conference - and one VERY interesting comment he had about the job and Kentucky basketball as a whole. John Calipari's BIG gamble (57:00): Finally, we discuss some comments from John Calipari this week about his 2025-2026 roster - and why he could be taking

On today's show Torres reacts to Arkansas star Boogie Fland withdrawing from the draft and returning to college. Which schools could he be interested in?! Plus, new Kentucky Wildcat Reece Potter joins the show! Boogie Fland withdraws from the NBA Draft - where's he headed (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Boogie Fland withdrawing from the NBA Draft and returning to college hoops. He says there's one school that makes the most sense as his next landing spot - where is it?! New Kentucky transfer Reece Potter joins the show (20:00): From there, Torres is joined by the newest Kentucky Wildcat transfer commit - Reece Potter! The guys discuss growing up in Lexington, his decision to commit to UK, relationship with Mark Pope and the 2026 Wildcats. Plus, why the first call from Kentucky seemed too good to be true! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out their entire store here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, th

On today's show Torres has full reaction to the NBA Draft lottery - and Cooper Flagg's stunning landing with the Dallas Mavericks. Was it RIGGED? It sure seems that way? Plus,he names the team with the single most UNDERRATED college hoops off-season and Michael Jordan's return to the "NBA on NBC." The Dallas Mavericks win the draft lottery and NBA fans are PISSED (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the stunning news that the Dallas Mavericks won the NBA Draft lottery to select Cooper Flagg. Torres explains why its VERY suspicious to see the Mavs land the pick just months after Luka Doncic was traded to the Lakers, in a trade that benefited the entire league. Is there a conspiracy theory?! And what could Flagg ACTUALLY bring to the Mavs?! The most underrated off-season in college hoops (26:00): From there, Torres answers a mailbag question about if UConn has had the most "Underrated off-season in college hoops." He wraps by discussing Michael Jordan's return to "NBA on NBC" + responds to liste

On today's show Torres previews the NBA Draft combine - discussing the teams with the most at stake, from Arizona, Michigan, Kentucky, Arkansas, NC State and more. Then with schedules coming out in college hoops, he hits on the five best games on the schedule so far. He talks an interesting stat that may prove Arkansas hoops is better than we realize and hits on college football odds and ends. Can Nick Saban save college football?! Clemson + Notre Dame get on the schedule and a VERY weird 2026 NFL Mock Draft has dropped. WHAT?! What's at stake in the NBA Draft Combine (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing next week's NBA Combine and the impact it can have. There are "stay or go decisions" at Duke, Kentucky, Arkansas, Michigan, NC State and more - and Torres has all the details! College basketball schedules are coming out - best games so far (24:00): From there, Torres reacts to a slew of big college basketball game announcements this week. Thoughts on the top five games so far, including Kentucky

On today's show ‪Torres is joined by Kentucky forward Jayden Quaintance! The guys discuss Quaintance's injury timeline, his decision to re-commit to Kentucky, excitement to be part of BBN and much, MUCH more Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out their entire store here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack⁠⁠⁠⁠ that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - ⁠⁠⁠⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres updates his "Way Too Early Top 25" talking big changes for several teams including St. John's, Michigan, UConn and Kentucky. Plus, portal star PJ Haggerty appears set to commit, some WILD Boogie Fland portal rumors + has John Calipari officially found his next star in freshman Darius Acuff?! Updated "Way Too Early Top 25" (2:00): Torres opens the showing by updating his "Way Too Early Top 25" for college hoops next year - as teams like St. John's, UConn, Kentucky and others are on the rise, while others fall. Plus, who is ACTUALLY the best team in the SEC heading into 2025-2026? PJ Haggerty decision coming + WILD Boogie Fland report (33:00): From there, Torres reacts to news that portal star PJ Haggerty might be nearing a commitment. What's the school? And why it would have a HUGE impact on a big name coach?! Plus, a wild story, that former Arkansas guard Boogie Fland has been offered a crazy deal to withdraw from the draft and transfer to one school (45:00). Does John Calipari

On today's show Torres talks about a BUSY end of week across sports. Kentucky and St. John's officially schedule a show down - and that's GREAT news for college hoops. Plus, Mark Pope spoke on Wednesday and shared a LOT of interesting tidbits. From there, Torres talks AJ Dybantsa arriving at BYU and the expectations that come with it, more trouble for Bill Belichick and Jordan Hudson and his old buddy JJ Redick falling flat on his face! Kentucky vs. St. John's + Mark Pope speaks (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the BIG news of the day, as St. John's is set to square off with Kentucky next year. Why this is great for college hoops and first thoughts on Mark Pope vs. Rick Pitino! Plus, Torres weighs in on Mark Pope's interview with Jon Rothstein - and what we learned about the 2025-26 Wildcats (20:00). AJ Dybantsa officially arrives at BYU (35:00): From there, a reaction to the news that the No. 1 recruit in America AJ Dybantsa has OFFICIALLY arrived at BYU. What are realistic expectations for

Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: ⁠⁠Check out their entire store here⁠⁠ Also, thank you to ⁠⁠Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack⁠⁠ that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - ⁠⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres reacts to a VERY busy weekend in sports. He talks the Shedeur Sanders story, why he fell and why he's still a great fit for the Browns. With college hoops portal wrapping up, he names his portal winners. Plus, BYU gets the return of Richie Saunders - are they a title contender? And what does Torres make of the report of Kentucky having a $20 million roster? Shedeur Sanders fall - why did it happen + how does he fit with the Browns (3:00): Torres opens the show by talking the biggest story of the weekend - Shedeur Sanders' BIG slide in the 2025 NFL Draft. What happened? And now that it's over, how does he ACTUALLY fit with the Browns? Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: ⁠Check out their entire store here⁠ Also, thank you to ⁠Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack⁠ that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - ⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠! Learn more about your a

On this audio only Aaron Torres Pod - Torres reacts to Round 1 of the NFL Draft. The REAL reason Shedeur Sanders fell, are off the field concerns valid and will teams regret passing on him?! Plus, picks Torres loved and hated, talking Travis Huner, Ashton Jeanty, Tetairoa McMillan and more! Why did Shedeur Sanders fall (): Torres opens the show by discussing Shedeur Sanders fall to Round 2. What really happened?! Are concerns about attitude legit?! And will teams regret passing on him?! The best and worst of Round 1 (): From there, Torres talks about his favorite and least favorite picks of Round 1. Why he loves the Travis Hunter trade and Tetairoa McMillan to Carolina. Plus, why the one pick that Torres absolutely HATED! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - vi

On today's show Torres discusses how the Iamaleava family finds itself in MORE hot water - this time with younger brother Madden. Plus, Arkansas Boogie Fland is in the portal - will he return to college? And where could he end up? Plus, the portal officially closes! Here are the biggest names still available - and where they could end up! The Iamaleava family is in MORE trouble (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing how the Iamaleava family is in MORE trouble - and how dad may have somehow screwed his younger son Madden, much worse than he did Nico! Boogie Fland is in the transfer portal (24:00): From there, a reaction to the news that Boogie Fland has entered the transfer portal while testing the NBA Draft waters. While Fland *plans* on staying in the NBA Draft could the money in college basketball be too good? And if so, which schools could land him? Also, why a return to Arkansas almost certainly isn't in the cards. The portal closes - who is in and where do they end up (38:00): Finally, we wrap b

On today's show Torres talks Arkansas wild weekend, as a loaded team comes together - is it the SEC's best?! Plus, Denzel Aberdeen to Kentucky, Ian Jackson to St. John's and PJ Haggerty's insane NIL asking price. Finally, UConn's dominoes are beginning to fall - where a five-star is out the door and veteran Alex Karaban could be next Did John Calipari just put together the SEC's best team (2:00): Torres opens by discussing Arkansas' big week. With several key players announcing their return, portal pieces + two McDonald's All-Americans, did John Calipari just put together the SEC's best team? Kentucky locks in its last piece (24:00): From there, Torres talks Kentucky's potential final addition in guard Denzel Aberdeen. What will he bring after helping Florida win a national title last season?! A portal player's crazy demands, Pitino adds another + UConn's puzzle pieces come together (38:00): Finally, we wrap the show talking about the other big news of the weekend. Portal star PJ Haggerty has made some INS

On today's show Torres asks: Which star Arkansas player announces his return first? And what does it mean for the 2025-2026 Hogs? A slew of stars enter the portal with PJ Haggerty, Chad Baker-Mazara and Andrej Stojackovic all announcing their decisions to transfer. Plus, what's the latest with 5-star Nate Ament and international star Dame Sarr? Which Arkansas stars return (2:00): NOTE - This episode was recorded before Arkansas announced DJ Wagner, Trevon Brazile and Billy Richmond will return for the 2025-2026 season - Torres talks about the three and the impact they could have if they return! The portal gets CRAZY as deadline nears (24:00): From there, Torres talks about the portal going crazy as next week's deadline nears. All-American PJ Haggerty (Memphis) enters - where could he end up?! What about Auburn star Chad Baker-Mazara?! And Cal star Andrej Stojakovic?! Where will the star players land?! Updates on five-star Nate Ament and international star Dame Sarr (38:00): Finally, Torres wraps with high