On today's show Torres reacts to Mark Pope's electric first press conference, and why he is exactly what Kentucky needed in a new head coach. Also, what are his first steps as the UK head coach? Plus, Torres says there are two major takeaways from UConn's championship parade, plus he shares a weekend portal update on the big names who've entered, commits and MORE!
Mark Pope CRUSHES his first press conference - what are his first responsibilities as UK head coach (2:00): Torres opens by discussing Mark Pope's ELECTRIC first press conference. Why he is the right man at the right time for BBN, and also, what are his big first steps. Torres talks recruiting, player retention and more!
UConn championship parade takeaways (48:00): From there, Torres has a few quick thoughts on UConn's championship parade - including, Dan Hurley saying he'll never coach another college again, and one key player may be set for a return.
Mega weekend transfer portal update (58:00): Finally, Torres wraps by talking a mega transfer portal update, discussing several big names who entered, key visitors at UConn and a big commitment at Indiana. Is Mike Woodson about to get on a portal recruiting roll?!
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Mark Pope makes two more BIG ADDITIONS at Kentucky! Johnell Davis to Arkansas: HOW GOOD ARE THE HOGS
UConn has ANOTHER title contender, Mark Pope's LOADED roster comes together, Arkansas lands Jonas Aidoo + the transfer portal closes!!
NFL Draft reaction, Kentucky's WILD recruiting weekend, Liam McNeeley to UConn AND MORE!
Updated Top 25, Kentucky/Arkansas INSANE visitor weekends, portal goes CRAZY, Liam McNeeley latest
John Calipari quietly making moves at Arkansas, Jayden Quaintance recruiting update, NFL Draft hot takes
Mark Pope gets his FIRST BIG UK COMMIT (Amari Williams REAX), Duke portal woes, MEGA PORTAL UPDATE!
Reed Sheppard declares - whats it mean for Mark Pope's rebuild? Louisville makes moves, Kenny Payne to Arkansas + an update on the recruitment of 5-star Liam McNeeley
What are the next BIG MOVES for Kentucky and Arkansas, transfer portal GOES WILD + Jontay Porter/NBA gambling saga and other news from the week
BONUS POD: UConn guard Hassan Diarra talks UConn's title, going back-to-back, Hurley-to-Kentucky rumors and his big decision!
John Calipari gets his first big commit at Arkansas - who's next for the Hogs? Plus, DJ Wagner is in the portal, which schools are realistic options and which schools aren't?!
Mark Pope is OFFICIALLY Kentucky's next head coach - thoughts, reaction, first moves and why IT WILL WORK!
Scott Drew says NO TO KENTUCKY - so what's next?! Thoughts on Dan Hurley, Billy Donovan and more!
John Calipari introduced at Arkansas - what are his first moves? Plus, the LATEST ON THE KENTUCKY SEARCH (Scott Drew, Dan Hurley AND MORE!)
UConn GOES BACK TO BACK: Where do they rank all-time, what makes Dan Hurley special + UK coaching update!
National title game FULL PREVIEW: Torres shares his thoughts on UConn vs. Purdue - who's going to win and how it's going to happen!
JOHN CALIPARI TO ARKANSAS - FULL REACTION: Wess Moore the reporter who broke the story joins the show, who's next at Kentucky, which recruits follow John Calipari to Arkansas AND MORE!!!!
FINAL FOUR REACTION: UConn-Bama WAR, Purdue ROLLS + AN EARLY LOOK AT UCONN-PURDUE!
Final Four PREVIEW: Can UConn be beaten? Purdue-NC State thoughts + Eric Musselman leaves Arkansas- WHAT'S NEXT?
Eric Musselman interviews at USC - is it done? Next for Arkansas? NCAA Tourney ratings through the roof + FastModel's Vinny Bruno JOINS!
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