About this episode

Aaron Torres discusses recent developments in college basketball, including comments from Mark Pope and Will Wade's recruitment strategies.

On today's show Torres whips around a busy week in hoops! Mark Pope speaks - but was it the right message for Big Blue Nation? Will Wade makes his moves! Plus, a listener asks: Why can't Coach Cal close on big men? Also, a NEW report reveals the five most expensive rosters in college basketball! And an announcement to lead the show! Timestamps: Mark Pope speaks (2:00) Will Wade ready to pay HISTORIC money for a European star (28:00)? Why can't John Calipari close on big men (47:00) A new report on the most expensive rosters in college hoops (1:02:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Aaron Torres

Topics covered

• college basketball
• coaching strategies
• roster management
• player recruitment
• NCAA news

Keywords

• Mark Pope
• Will Wade
• John Calipari
• college hoops
• rosters
• NCAA

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Big Blue Nation, college basketball

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