It's Thursday and what better way to get ready for a LOADED weekend of hoops than by listening to the Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron recaps the big Alabama-Arkansas game (and explains what it means for the future of the SEC), explains why the ACC stinks and previews a great weekend ahead. He also welcomes in Oklahoma State Mike Boynton to the show as well. Here is a full rundown: Alabama-Arkansas thoughts + the ACC stinks: Aaron opens the show recapping Wednesday's first place showdown in the SEC between Alabama and Arkansas (3:00). Aaron explains why Arkansas has officially entered the "team you don't want in your bracket" picture and Arkansas and Alabama's rise means for everyone in the SEC (including Kentucky). He also discusses what Bama needs to do to regroup, and why any fan-base hoping to get Nate Oats out of Tuscaloosa has no chance for a while. Finally, he talks about a really bad performance by Virginia, and why the ACC - outside of Florida State - stinks (20:00). Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton joins the show: Next up, Aaron welcomes in old friend, Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton (30:00). Will Oklahoma State still receive its tournament ban or play in this year's Big Dance? Boynton explains. He then discusses why his team's success this year, the Cowboys future and what it's like to go against Baylor. Finally, he answers the question: How would he pitch a recruit considering the G-League after Cade Cunningham's success this season? Finally, Aaron wraps the show by discussing a loaded weekend slate that includes Iowa-Michigan on Thursday, plus Kentucky-Florida, Duke-Louisville, Florida State-North Carolina, Arkansas-LSU and more on Saturday (49:00)