In this bonus episode, Basketball Hall of Famer Jim Calhoun discusses his career at UConn, what he thinks of the current team, comparisons to Dan Hurley, recruiting Ray Allen, Kemba Walker and how he nearly got Kevin Durant to UConn AND MORE!!!

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BONUS EPISODE: The LEGEND Jim Calhoun joins to discuss his glory days, his best recruiting stories, UConn past and present + thoughts on the current Huskies and college basketball

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On today's show Torres names his college hoops portal winners and losers, then discusses Kentucky being on the verge of another commit and the latest with DJ Wagner! Plus, the Week 1 CFB schedule is out - and it's LOADED! Torres has thoughts!.

College hoops transfer portal winners and losers (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the biggest college hoops transfer portal winners and losers! Who had the best spring?! And who is still scrambling?! Thoughts on Kansas, Indiana, UConn, Kentucky, Louisville, Arkansas and more. Plus, the biggest losers this off-season (22:00).

DJ Wagner latest + a new commit for Kentucky (35:00): From there, Torres talks the two most actives teams in the portal! Arkansas has not received a commitment from DJ Wagner - should fans panic?! Plus, a surprise visitor to Kentucky - is a commit coming (45:00)?!

Week 1 College Football Thoughts (1:00:00): Finally, ESPN put outs its Week 1 college football schedule on Tuesday - and it's CRAZY. Which team has the most to lose in Week 1?! And why the schedule proves that one program is dying as a brand... and quickly!
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College hoops portal winners/losers, Kentucky next commit coming? DJ Wagner latest? Week 1 CFB schedule THOUGHTS/REACTION!

On today's show Aaron Torres talks Great Osobor's INSANE NIL deal - and is any player worth $2 million in college hoops?! Then he discusses the SEC deciding to only have Arkansas and Kentucky play once, and whispers from the NBA Draft Combine including risers, fallers, Bronny James and more. Plus, Lincoln University's Will Middlebrooks discusses what it's like taking over a small school program in the modern era! 

Great Osobor's insane NIL deal (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Great Osobor becoming the highest-paid player in recorded college hoops history. Torres talks about the number, if it's too much, and the balance of having NIL - but not overspending, in this new era.

Arkansas and Kentucky will only play once next season (23:00): Next, Torres discusses the decision by the SEC to only schedule Arkansas and Kentucky once. Did the league make a mistake? And what kind of reception will John Calipari get when he returns to Rupp Arena?!

NBA Draft Combine rumors + Bronny James NBA Draft prospects (37:00): Torres next discusses the NBA Draft Combine - and all the big news that emerged from Sunday and Monday, including big name prospects rising and who could return to school. Plus, Torres shares his thoughts on Bronny James staying in the draft and his NBA Draft prospects

Finally, Lincoln University basketball coach Will Middlebrooks joins the show (1:12:00): Finally, Lincoln University basketball coach Will Middlebrooks joins the show to discuss life at the small school level, what it's like building a program, managing the portal and more at the small school level.
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Great Osobor INSANE NIL deal, Arkansas-Kentucky only play once? Bronny James + NBA Draft Combine rumors + intel + Lincoln University coach Will Middlebrooks

On today's show Torres wonders why Kentucky is ranked so low in Top 25's and looks at the outlook of Arkansas as well, then talks about the latest in the portal, previewing DJ Wagner's visit, Coleman Hawkins and more. Finally, he wraps on Brian Kelly's comments and an NIL-backed basketball tournament!

Why is Kentucky ranked so low in "Way Too Early Top 25's?" (2:00): Torres opens the show by asking about the disrespect for Kentucky in "Way Too Early Top 25's." Many national outlets don't have the Wildcats ranked, and Torres doesn't get it?! He also discusses where Arkansas should be ranked, as John Calipari has a loaded and talented 7-man roster so far.

More portal news and notes (29:00): From there Torres hits on some portal news and notes as the NBA Draft Combine nears. Could Illinois star Coleman Hawkins return to school, and why next week's combine will tell us what Jaxson Robinson's plans are. Plus thoughts on Chaz Lanier and some other big names still remaining.

Brian Kelly's NIL comments + the rest of the week in college sports (46:00): Finally, Torres wraps by explaining why he believes Brian Kelly's NIL comments are way overblown, and why an NIL-backed basketball tournament ultimately won't work!

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Why is Kentucky so LOW in "Way Too Early Top 25's? What about Arkansas? Transfer portal latest + Brian Kelly/NIL comment

On today's show Torres discusses Rick Pitino making big portal moves, then talks more in roster building SZN! DJ Wagner will visit Arkansas - is it done?! Plus, high school star Trent Noah is available - will he commit to Kentucky! Plus, Torres shares his thoughts on the Tom Brady roast!

Rick Pitino makes major portal splashes (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Rick Pitino making two major portal splashes this week! What do you need to know - and how good can St. John's be in 2024-2025?!

DJ Wagner to Arkansas? High school star Trent Noah to Kentucky (21:00): Next, Torres talks about two rumors in the college hoops world! One, DJ Wagner will visit Arkansas - is it a done deal for him to become a Razorback?! Also, Kentucky high school star Trent Noah has decommitted from South Carolina - will he be a Wildcat (35:00)?!

Tom Brady Roast (45:00): Finally, Torres has to share thoughts on the Tom Brady roast, and why it was a signature moment for comedy and the Patriots dynasty!

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Rick Pitino makes BIG portal moves, Trent Noah to Kentucky? DJ Wagner to Arkansas? Tom Brady Roast!

On today's show Aaron Torres discusses Alabama landing one of the best players in the portal - are the Tide TITLE FAVORITES?! Plus, who are the best players still in the portal - and where will they land?! And finally, Torres talks about his beef with JJ Redick - who now apparently is in the mix for coaching jobs!

Bama makes a MAJOR portal splash is Nate Oats squad title favorites (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Alabama locking in a commitment from star portal center Cliff Omoryuri. Does this move make the Tide title favorites heading into 2024-2025?!

The biggest names still in the portal - and where they end up?! (19:00): From there, Torres runs down the biggest names in the portal - and wonders where they'll end up. He shares thoughts and updates on DJ Wagner, Adou Thiero, Jaxson Robinson, Coleman Hawkins and more!

Finally, he wraps by discussing a new twist in his rivalry with JJ Redick. He discusses where the origin of "Shout out to JJ Redick - you f***head" comes from, and if Redick will end up a head coach!

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BONUS EPISODE: The LEGEND Jim Calhoun joins to discuss his glory days, his best recruiting stories, UConn past and present + thoughts on the current Huskies and college basketball

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