Unreasonable Doubt - A WVU Basketball Podcast

How do teams go into the intimidating environment that is the Noble Center and win? When's the last time WVU Men's Basketball has went this late into the season without winning two games in a row? Can WVU win two games in a row this season? Let's try to answer those questions and more after West Virginia's loss to Oklahoma. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's...

Who did you say led WVU in scoring? Who did you say led WVU in rebounding? Who did you say led WVU in steals? Let's talk about the recipe for WVU's win over Texas. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com and join the free Discord (https://discord.com/invite/2KBEVkpppa). If you’re interested in sp...

I can confirm that I sounded crazy laying out a highly optimistic path to 9-9 in conference play. This game tried to break my optimism, but it only changed from short-term optimism to long-term optimism. Let's talk about the mindset change and more after WVU's loss at home to Kansas State. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read...

Is knowing what the score of the game is a big ask for an ESPN+ broadcast? Was there anything of redeeming value that you can take from the game if you're WVU? Do you sound crazy, especially after that game, when you lay out a highly optimistic path to 9-9 in conference play? Let's answer these questions and more after WVU's blowout loss at Houston. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay c...

Did I have to eat my words about Pat Suemnick? Is getting more time with the referees during a game broadcast enhance your viewing experience? With the Big 12 schedule approaching, what is the good news and bad news about WVU's draw? Let's answer these questions and more after WVU's overtime loss to Ohio State in Cleveland. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's nex...

After channeling Tim Tebow, I make statements regarding the prospects for the rest of the season after WVU falls to Radford at home. These statements were made with my actual feelings on a 4-7 start and where WVU finds themselves and in no way can be used as a reverse jinx. Reverse jinxs are not a thing, just like basketball curses are not a thing. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on w...

What did WVU accomplish in their 10th game that they've never done in my lifetime? Does the NCAA think of the move that looks the worst for them and absolutely commit to that move? What does the intro of the new guys mean for the rotation moving forward? Let's answer those questions and more after WVU's loss to Umass in Springfield, MA. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on w...

After a quick breakdown of the Drexel win, College Basketball coaching search expert/UMass diehard fan Curry Hicks Sage (@CurryHicksSage on X) joins the podcast to discuss Year 2 of the Frank Martin experience at UMass, his assessment of how WVU's coaching search went in the summer, and who he thinks will be in the mix for the head coaching job after this season. Follow us on Twitter aka X to...

Could you tell a difference in confidence between the two teams? How does the return of Akok Akok and Kerr Krissa affect the playing time for other players? Is the computer being reasonable with WVU's Big 12 record prediction? Let's answer those questions and more after WVU's blowout loss to pittsburgh. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and...

Did Rick Pitino use the Huggins playbook against Coach Eilert and West Virginia? Were you ready for Kobe Johnson demanding a double-team in the post? Is Depaul always there for you? Let's answer those questions and more after WVU's home loss to St. John's. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket....

After six games, are WVU's offensive metrics in uncharted territory? Should Josiah Harris be on the floor, even if he doesn't score? Will this episode's Q&A include scamming emails? Let's answer those questions and more after WVU's close win over Bellarmine. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at the...

Is it refreshing to judge the result of a game without thinking about fatigue? What do we know about WVU after 5 games? Is there a worse decision than a grave decision? Let's answer those questions and more after WVU's loss to Virginia in Fort Myers. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com If you...

WVU's tank was as full as it was going to be at the beginning of this basketball game. The tank was empty before the game was over. How does WVU get to the end of basketball games with gas in the tank? Let's attempt gas in the tank analytics after WVU's loss to SMU in Fort Myers. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the b...

What have we learned about Coach Eilert after 3 games? Is the world ready for Aggressive Kobe Johnson? What's the relationship of losing two buy games in a row with dividing a number by zero? Let's answer these questions and more after WVU's win over Jacksonville State. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at the...

Can you be upset at the result if there are no expectations? Can you be upset with the players and coaches when that offseason happens and they're still here? How will Rich Rod affect WVU's next game? Let's answer those questions and more after watching Coach Josh Eilert lose his 1st game as a D1 Basketball Coach. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokin...

Was the 1st half a tribute to the previous head coach? Is there a life lesson in shooting 4 for 32 in a half? Was Jesse Edwards always guarded by 2-5 guys? Let's answer those questions and more after watching Coach Josh Eilert win his 1st game as a D1 Basketball Coach. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmu...

After a quick processing of more bad news with news of Kerr Kriisa's 9-game suspension, Mike Casazza (@mikecasazza on Twitter) from EersSports.com makes his annual appearance on the podcast to preview the 2023-24 WVU Basketball Season. What vibes are Coach Huggins bringing with his presence in the Coliseum this season? What's a reasonable W/L for WVU while Kriisa serves his suspension? Wha...

Let's wish a speedy recovery to Akok Akok. Let's also make some observations after one game that doesn't count. Let's also discuss the NCAA's deinal of Raequan Battle's waiver. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please re...

The computer preseason rankings are coming out. The Big 12 Coaches have given their preseason rankings. The NCAA has not given their decision on Raequan Battle's waiver. Let's discuss all of this. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, pleas...

This is a basketball podcast, but I start with my reaction to the WVU/Houston football game. What a crazy game. For basketball, a spreadsheet in Connecticut has determined that WVU's 2023-24 season will mostly be experienced on ESPN+. The early computer rankings have WVU in the bottom half of the Big 12. Is that going to make the 2023-24 WVU Basketball season feel like an exclusive club? Let&#...

Another change has happened to the WVU Men's Basketball Roster. This change, along with many other events in the last 12 months, could only happen with one coaching change in the Bronx two weeks before the start of the 2022-23 basketball season. How does this change affect the remaining roster? Listen as I try to figure it out. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @...

The preseason is here! Let's celebrate by digging in on the four players on this season's roster that played on last season's team. After that, Patrick Oliverio (hail_eers_brand on Instagram; @PatrickO9WV on Twitter aka X) joins the podcast to talk about his now famous EERS hat and his thoughts on the upcoming WVU Basketball season! Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what&...

After some quick thoughts on Josh Eilert's interview on Three Guys Before the Game, Chad Kultgen (Dudesy Podcast, Game of Roses Podcast, Author, Screenwriter) joins the podcast to talk about being creative in Los Angeles, the future of AI with entertainment and sports, and gives an outside perspective on Josh Eilert's prospects this coming season. Listen to Dudesy and Game of Roses whereve...

Isn't it nice to have some peace and quiet with Mountaineer Men's Basketball after a loud offseason? Is there a recent college head coaching switch we can look at to help figure out how Josh Eilert will do in his Interim Coach season? What stat can we look at this year to determine Coach Eilert's success? Let's answer these questions and more on a new episode of Unreasonable Doubt!...

Dominos are falling that get us closer to WVU Basketball. College Football starting. A full roster with two new additions. The fall semester starting. The biggest domino that has to fall for WVU with many possible ramificiatons is the approval or denial of Raequan Battle's waiver. What's the best way to determine the liklihood of Battle's (and Farrakhan's) waiver being approved? Li...