The Hurley Slander Won’t Stop, But Should It? + Marquette Preview & UConn’s Identity with Aaron Torres

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January 31, 202540 min
Basketball

The Hurley Slander Won’t Stop, But Should It? + Marquette Preview & UConn’s Identity with Aaron Torres

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The Hurley Slander Won’t Stop, But Should It? + Marquette Preview & UConn’s March Ceiling 🏀🐺

Despite UConn’s dominance, Dan Hurley’s critics still won’t let up. Even in what some are calling a “down year,” the defending national champions are still among the nation’s best teams—so why does Hurley still have so many doubters? We bring in Aaron Torres from Fox Sports and the Aaron Torres Podcast, one of the only sane voices in national media on this subject, to break it all down. Meanwhile, UConn’s toughest road game of the season is here. After taking care of DePaul, the Huskies head to Milwaukee for a battle against No. 7 Marquette—a game that will test their toughness, execution, and ability to win in a hostile environment. We break down the key matchups, strategies, and X-factors that will determine whether UConn secures a statement win or stumbles on the road. And in our final segment, can this team find the consistency and toughness it needs to make another deep March run? If Liam McNeeley returns, does that change the team’s ceiling, and is UConn still capable of a Final Four push? We discuss what needs to click before the tournament arrives.

🔍 Show Notes: What We Cover in Today’s Episode

📌 Dan Hurley’s critics won’t go away—Aaron Torres joins to discuss

📌 Marquette Preview: UConn’s toughest road test—How do they win?

📌 Finding consistency & toughness—Can UConn make another deep run?

📌 How much does Liam McNeeley’s return impact this team’s potential?

📌 Breaking down UConn’s NCAA Tournament ceiling—Final Four or bust?

🔥 Key Takeaways From UConn’s Win Over DePaul & What’s Next 🔥

✔️ UConn’s Depth is Showing Signs of Growth – Even on a night when Paige Bueckers was held to 8 points, the Huskies dominated thanks to Azzi Fudd (17 pts), Kaitlyn Chen (17 pts), and Sarah Strong (11 pts, 8 reb) stepping up.

✔️ Marquette Will Be the Ultimate Road Test – The Huskies have been great at home, but can they handle an elite Marquette team on the road?

✔️ Consistency & Toughness Are the Biggest Questions – If UConn can find both, they are capable of another deep tournament run—but if not, an early exit is possible.

✔️ Liam McNeeley’s Return Could Be a Game-Changer – How much does his presence impact UConn’s potential Final Four push?

🔥 Aaron Torres Joins the Show – Questions We Ask Him 🔥

📌 The Hurley Slander Persists

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