UConn guard Hassan Diarra joins the show for his weekly visit! The guys discuss Hassan's role in UConn's Elite Eight win over Illinois, what it's like to be on a 30-0 run, Dan Hurley's motivational tactics + Hassan previews the Final Four matchup with Alabama! 

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UConn's Hassan Diarra joins to discuss HUSKIES INSANE Elite Eight win, a 30-0 run, dominance over Illinois + PREVIEW FINAL FOUR!

The personal podcast of radio personality and writer Aaron Torres, where he breaks down the biggest topics of the day in sports, with a heavy emphasis on college basketball and college football. He is also joined by some of the biggest names in sports and sports media as guests. There's a reason this is "The Podcast That is Sweeping America," after all.

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On today's show Torres reacts to MAJOR moves at Kentucky and Arkansas. Mark Pope makes two major additions, what do Koby Brea and Kerr Kriisa bring to Lexington? Plus, Johnell Davis is headed to Fayetteville - how good are the Hogs?!

More moves from Kentucky (2:00): Torres opens the show by talking about Mark Pope's two latest moves - adding sharpshooter Koby Brea and the stunner of portal season, point guard Kerr Kriisa. What does each bring to UK? And what is the Wildcats upside for next season?

Johnell Davis to Arkansas - how good can the Hogs be (25:00): From there Torres talks the other big piece of news, as the No. 1 player in the portal, Johnell Davis commits to Arkansas. How good can the Hogs be in 2024-2025?!
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Mark Pope makes two more BIG ADDITIONS at Kentucky! Johnell Davis to Arkansas: HOW GOOD ARE THE HOGS

On today's show Torres talks UConn putting together another title-caliber roster and Mark Pope's LOADED first team coming together at Kentucky, with two new commits. Plus, Arkansas hits the portal and the transfer portal deadline hits - with some big names entering at the last minute!

UConn has built another title contender (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing more big news out of UConn - where the Huskies landed portal star Aidan Mahaney. He explains why the Huskies again have a team good enough to win a title in 2024-2025 and who will be the biggest challengers.

Mark Pope keeps putting in work (19:00): From there, Torres talks MORE big moves from Mark Pope. After getting a commitment from forward Andrew Carr shortly after last show, Pope pulled off a stunner - adding former McDonald's All-American Brandon Garrison. With the additions, Torres explains why UK already has a Top 25 roster - and who could be next for the Cats!

More news and notes (38:00): From there, Torres talks more news and notes. He hits on Jonas Aidoo committing to Arkansas, and why this is bigger than fans realize. Plus, the portal has closed and Torres discusses the final big names, landing spots and more!

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UConn has ANOTHER title contender, Mark Pope's LOADED roster comes together, Arkansas lands Jonas Aidoo + the transfer portal closes!!

Torres starts off with some quicks on the NFL Draft, before transitioning to a MONSTER weekend for Kentucky - as they add both Lamont Butler and Otega Oweh to their backcourt. Finally, Torres wraps with Liam McNeeley heading to UConn, Cade Tyson heading to UNC AND MORE!

NFL Draft reaction (2:00): For the first time in awhile, Torres opens talking FOOTBALL - with some NFL Draft reaction! He hits on why the Michael Penix to the Falcons story is overblown, and why Kirk Cousins looks soft complaining about it. Then he talks Caleb Williams, the Jets and Nick Saban's breakout as an analyst on the coverage!

Kentucky's big recruiting weekend (26:00): From there, Torres talks about Kentucky's big weekend, as Lamont Butler and Otega Oweh commit to UK. What you need to know about both, why the perception on Lamont Butler is all wrong, and who's next for the Cats?!

Liam McNeeley to UConn + the rest of a WILD weekend in hoops (43:00): From there, Torres hits on teh other big news of the weekend, as five-star Liam McNeeley commits to UConn, star transfer Cade Tyson ends up at UNC AND MORE!
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NFL Draft reaction, Kentucky's WILD recruiting weekend, Liam McNeeley to UConn AND MORE!

On today's show Torres updates his "Way Too Early Top 25" talks insane visitor weekends at Kentucky and Arkansas and more transfer portal notes. Plus, he discusses the weird recruitment of Liam McNeeley.

An updated "Way Too Early Top 25" Top 25 (2:00): Torres opens the show breaking down his "Way Too Early Top 25" and where things stand a month into college hoops off-season.

Kentucky and Arkansas set for an insane recruiting weekends (24:00): From there, Torres breaks down INSANE recruiting weekends for both Kentucky and Arkansas. Kentucky is set to host the biggest names in the portal - which ones commit first?! Plus, John Calipari has elite high school and portal players on campus - what's it mean for his first Arkansas team (38:00)?!

Transfer portal goes WILD (49:00): Next, Torres talks the transfer portal going WILD, breaking down the news and recruitments on Lamont Butler, Kadary Richmond and others!

Finally, Torres wraps by talking about the strange Liam McNeeley recruitment - he visited UConn but didn't commit?! So now what for the elite high school star (59:30)?!

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Updated Top 25, Kentucky/Arkansas INSANE visitor weekends, portal goes CRAZY, Liam McNeeley latest

On today's show Torres discusses John Calipari making his moves at Arkansas, with a commit in the books and more coming. The wild, and weird recruitment of 5-star Jayden Quaintance? Finally, with the NFL Draft on Thursday - Torres drops his NFL Draft hot takes and bold predictions on Caleb Williams, JJ McCarthy, big trades and more! 

John Calipari quietly making moves at Arkansas (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing John Calipari's first big moves at Arkansas. We know five-star Karter Knox committed, but Calipari is quietly working both elite high school talent and big-time portal visitors. Who could be the next players who go to Arkansas.

The strange recruitment of five-star Jayden Quaintance (22:00): Next up, Torres talks about the truly bizarre recruitment of Jayden Quaintance. The five-star will not visit Arkansas and now has cancelled a visit to Kentucky. Are the Cats out of the mix?! And what schools are legit contenders?

NFL Drat hot takes (42:00): Finally, Torres finally talks some football - as he shares his thoughts heading into Thursday's NFL Draft. He explains why everyone is wrong on Caleb Williams and why people are asking the wrong questions about JJ McCarthy. Plus, thoughts on potential big trades, the wide receivers and Torres answers your questions!

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UConn's Hassan Diarra joins to discuss HUSKIES INSANE Elite Eight win, a 30-0 run, dominance over Illinois + PREVIEW FINAL FOUR!

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