3 Guys Before The Game

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...

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 committee...

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 of...

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, and...

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 by...

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...

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...

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. Hoppy...

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 this...