3 Guys Before The Game

Momentum matters this time of year, and the Mountaineer basketball team suddenly has it.   Fresh off Saturday’s upset victory over No. 19 BYU, West Virginia enters the final week of the regular season with an opportunity to build postseason positioning. The Mountaineers travel to Kansas State on Tuesday before closing the regular season Friday night at home against UCF.   In this episode, the “Guy...

The Mountaineers return home searching for traction. West Virginia hosts No. 19 BYU on Saturday inside Hope Coliseum in a matchup between two programs trying to steady themselves in the rugged Big 12. WVU has dropped three straight, while the Cougars have lost six of their last nine. Even with an injury to standout Richie Saunders, BYU arrives with likely No. 1 NBA Draft pick AJ Dybantsa, who’s po...

OUCH. That one stung. West Virginia’s shocking home loss to Utah delivered a painful hit to the Mountaineers’ postseason hopes. With five regular-season games remaining — including three on the road — WVU now faces a steep climb to stay in the NCAA Tournament conversation. In this episode, the “Guys” dissect what went wrong against the Utes and preview Saturday’s road test at TCU. Hoppy provides O...

The bubble talk is no longer hypothetical.   With six Big 12 games remaining, West Virginia has officially entered the NCAA Tournament at-large conversation. The path is there — but so is the pressure.   Saturday’s gritty, come-from-behind win at UCF may have changed the tone of the season. The Mountaineers showed toughness, late-game execution and the kind of resilience that the selection committ...

It’s a special edition of 3 Guys Before The Game.   West Virginia football player Nick Krahe joins the show to discuss off-season workouts, leadership, and the mindset inside the Mountaineer program.   The “Guys” also preview this weekend’s matchup between WVU and UCF, as the Mountaineers and Knights—along with No. 22 BYU—enter the weekend tied for sixth place in the Big 12. With a crowded middle...

It’s a pivotal pause in the Big 12 grind for the West Virginia basketball team. Coach Ross Hodge’s Mountaineers finally get their first extended break of conference play—and it couldn’t come at a better time.   WVU may have been showing some wear after a punishing stretch of six games in 18 days, capped by a four-thousand-mile roundtrip swing to Arizona.   In this episode, the “Guys” look back at...

A season sweep is on the line as the Mountaineer basketball team heads to Cincinnati on Thursday night.   West Virginia edged the Bearcats 62–60 in Morgantown earlier this season, but Cincinnati has been formidable at home, posting an 11–2 record inside Fifth Third Arena, including a win over nationally ranked Iowa State.   In this episode, the “Guys” dive into the numbers, break down matchups, an...

Reality hits hard in the Big 12. West Virginia learned that lesson over the weekend as its perfect home-court run came to an end against a talented — and deceptive — Baylor team that arrived with just one league win. In this conference, it doesn’t matter who you play or where you play. Anyone can get you. So… what now? The challenges only ramp up with a Thursday night trip to Cincinnati, followed...

An important weekend looms for the Mountaineer basketball team. WVU, undefeated at home this season, welcomes Baylor to Hope Coliseum Saturday afternoon with a chance to gain ground in the Big 12 race. The Mountaineers enter the weekend at 14-7 overall and 5-3 in league play, currently tied for seventh with UCF. Baylor arrives in Morgantown with a completely rebuilt roster, returning no players fr...

It’s a pivotal week for the Mountaineer basketball team. Undefeated at home this season, WVU returns to Morgantown to host Kansas State on Tuesday and Baylor on Saturday. The week presents an opportunity to respond after Saturday’s loss at No. 1 Arizona. The Mountaineers begin the week tied for seventh in the Big 12 alongside UCF. With eight of WVU’s final 11 regular-season games coming against te...

It’s time to head west for the Mountaineer basketball team.   WVU opens a two-game road swing Wednesday at Arizona State before meeting No. 1 Arizona on Saturday afternoon. Coach Ross Hodge’s squad carries momentum into the week following Saturday’s victory over Colorado.   In this episode, the “Guys” break down the win over the Buffaloes and preview Wednesday night’s matchup with the Wildcats.  ...

It’s early in the Big 12 season, but one truth is already clear: protecting your homecourt is non-negotiable.   On Saturday, the West Virginia Mountaineers look to stay perfect at home when they host the Colorado Buffaloes—it's the Buffaloes’ first-ever appearance inside Hope Coliseum.  WVU needs the win after a road loss at Houston and with a challenging two-game trip to Arizona looming.   In thi...

It was a memorable weekend for both West Virginia basketball teams. The WVU men delivered a double-digit victory over No. 22 Kansas, while the West Virginia women earned an impressive road win by knocking off No. 11 Iowa State in Ames. In this episode, the “Guys” look back at the weekend’s results. What went right in West Virginia’s win over the Jayhawks—and what does it mean moving forward? The c...

A significant opportunity awaits the Mountaineer basketball team Saturday afternoon.   West Virginia hosts the Kansas Jayhawks inside Hope Coliseum, with a chance to secure its first victory over a nationally ranked opponent this season—and a third straight win over Kansas.   While the names on the jerseys may be familiar, the rosters are not. Both teams have been almost entirely rebuilt since las...

 It may be only the second Big 12 game of the season, but Tuesday night’s matchup between West Virginia and the Cincinnati Bearcats inside Hope Coliseum carries real weight.   With games against Kansas and Houston looming, the Mountaineers need a win over the Bearcats to stabilize the early conference slate and build momentum.   In this episode, the “Guys” take a deep dive into what went wrong at...

The dress rehearsals are over for the Mountaineer basketball team.   West Virginia opens its 14th season of Big 12 Conference play Friday night on the road against No. 3 Iowa State. The undefeated Cyclones represent one of three nationally ranked opponents WVU will face in its first four league games, making the opening stretch of conference play as demanding as any in the country.   In this episo...

It’s Christmas break time for the Mountaineer basketball team—and a rare chance to pause. The four-day layoff marks West Virginia’s final significant break of the season, offering a valuable window for both mental and physical recovery before diving into the grind of an 18-game Big 12 schedule. In this episode, the “Guys” recap Monday’s comfortable win over Mississippi Valley State and look ahead...

The Mountaineer basketball team has entered the most unusual stretch of its season.   West Virginia will play just one game over a 19-day span, with Monday’s home matchup against Mississippi Valley State serving as the final tune-up before Big 12 play tips off January 2 against No. 4 Iowa State.   With practice time outweighing game minutes, execution, rhythm, and rotation decisions take center st...

Disappointing. It’s the word that best describes West Virginia’s double-overtime, 89–88 loss to Ohio State last Saturday.   Despite facing a 16-point second-half deficit, the Buckeyes rallied to force overtime—and eventually escape with the win.   So now what for the Mountaineers?   In this episode, the “Guys” break down the game possession by possession, detailing what worked, what didn’t, and wh...

The Mountaineer basketball team gets one final swing at a marquee non-conference win Saturday when West Virginia meets Ohio State in Cleveland. It’s a classic strength-on-strength matchup: the Buckeyes enter as one of the nation’s most potent offenses, while WVU owns the country’s No. 2 scoring defense. Something will have to give. In this episode, the “Guys” dig into the analytics and outline the...

The Mountaineer basketball team is searching for answers after a frustrating setback against Wake Forest. Saturday’s loss was defined by self-inflicted wounds, most notably 18 turnovers that the Demon Deacons converted into 25 points—mistakes that proved too costly to overcome. In this episode, the “Guys” break down WVU’s visit to the capital city, examine what went wrong, and look ahead to Tuesda...

Rich Rodriguez wasted no time reshaping West Virginia’s roster. One year removed from arriving late to the cycle, the Mountaineers’ 2026 recruiting class is earning national recognition—complete with signing-day surprises and a few headline-grabbing flips.   On the hardwood, the Mountaineer basketball team cruised past Coppin State in a distinctly memorable 91–49 win. Eagles head coach Larry Stewa...

It’s a pivotal week for both Mountaineer football and basketball. On Wednesday, Coach Rich Rodriguez begins signing his first true recruiting class, marking a major milestone in his program rebuild. Meanwhile, WVU basketball gears up for a two-game stretch highlighted by a Power 4 showdown with Wake Forest In this episode, the “Guys” deliver their post-mortem on Saturday’s regular-season finale ag...

This holiday weekend brings a full plate of Mountaineer athletics.   West Virginia football wraps up the regular season Saturday with a daunting challenge against No. 5 Texas Tech, while WVU men’s basketball tips off a three-game week Sunday against Mercyhurst.   In this episode, the “Guys” dive into the numbers to preview the Red Raiders and break down the matchup with the Lakers.   Listener ques...

It was not the weekend in Charleston the Mountaineer basketball team envisioned.   A gut-punch loss to Clemson on Friday was followed by Xavier’s record-setting shooting display on Sunday, sending previously undefeated WVU home with two defeats in three days.   Now the question becomes: How will they respond? The Mountaineers have a full week to reset, regroup, and recalibrate before hosting Mercy...