The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - Aaron Torres Previews the NCAA Tournament
Mar 17, 2026
Aaron Torres, college basketball writer and Fox Sports Radio host who covers March Madness, previews the NCAA Tournament. He debates Cam Boozer comparisons and Duke’s injury outlook. He names Arizona a title favorite, questions Illinois’ form, evaluates UConn, UCLA injuries, Purdue and BYU, and teases his Fox tournament coverage plans.
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Avoid Betting Purely On Conference Tournament Runs
- Don't overreact to a hot conference tournament when picking NCAA outcomes; Purdue's Big Ten title didn't guarantee deep NCAA success.
- Use matchups and season context instead of single-week momentum.
A.J. DeBonsa's Comeback Story
- A.J. Dybonsá (A.J. DeBonsa/A.J. DeBonsa referenced) overcame six season-ending injuries and still logged 40 minutes and big scoring nights, earning all-Big 12 tourney honors.
- Torres highlights his family's role and durability as a standout storyline and tournament value.
Caleb Wilson's Absence Caps North Carolina
- Caleb Wilson's absence from the tournament lowers North Carolina's ceiling despite past flashes against top players like Cam Boozer.
- Torres and McIntyre lament missing Wilson's scoring and matchups that could have mattered in upsets.