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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Will Dan Hurley ACTUALLY LEAVE FOR THE LAKERS - and what would it mean for UConn, the Lakers and college hoops?!
Arkansas radio host John Nabors joins the show - discussing the early Calipari at Arkansas, realistic expectations for the Hogs next year AND MORE!
BONUS POD: The Top 100 transfers IN COLLEGE BASKETBALL - WHERE DID THEY END UP? AND WHAT IMPACT WILL THEY HAVE?
NBA Draft Deadline REACTION: Bama No. 1? UConn back-to-back? Plus big news at Zona, Arkansas = MORE!
RIP Bill Walton, John Calipari whiffs on international star, now what? Mark Pope's hits and misses from the weekend
Bill Walton FULL INTEVIEW (Torres sits down with Bill Walton in 2020)
BONUS Pod: DJ Wagner commits to Arkansas - how good can John Calipari's first Razorbacks team be?!
MAILBAG: NBA Draft deadline, AJ Dybantsa recruitment, Arkansas/Kentucky roster moves, CFB Playoff
Billy Napier/Florida debacle! Who's still in the portal and where do they end up?! DJ Wagner latest? CFB Playoff on TNT?!
Tennessee vs. Kentucky for elite portal recruit, how good can Louisville be next season, bad news for Brian Kelly + new DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann joins the show
College hoops portal winners/losers, Kentucky next commit coming? DJ Wagner latest? Week 1 CFB schedule THOUGHTS/REACTION!
Why is Kentucky so LOW in "Way Too Early Top 25's? What about Arkansas? Transfer portal latest + Brian Kelly/NIL comment
Rick Pitino makes BIG portal moves, Trent Noah to Kentucky? DJ Wagner to Arkansas? Tom Brady Roast!
Alabama MAKES A MAJOR PORTAL SPLASH - can the Tide win it all? LATEST on big names in the portal + Torres vs. JJ Redick Part III
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
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