3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball Recap (Episode 685)

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 to the challenges that await once conference play begins.Listener questions and comments wrap up the show.

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 stage. In this episode, the “Guys” break down what matters most in Monday’s game, examine how this extended pause can work to WVU’s advantage, and turn their attention to the latest developments in Mountaineer football recruiting. Listener questions and comments wrap up the show on Textual Healing.                                                                                                                                      

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 what must improve moving forward. The crew also pays tribute to WVU Hall of Fame member Garrett Ford, who passed away on Sunday. Listener questions and comments wrap up the show with Textual Healing.

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 subtle shifts that may be tilting momentum in West Virginia’s direction.Listener questions and comments round out the show.

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 Tuesday’s matchup with Little Rock.Listener questions and comments complete the show. 

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 Stewart added an unexpected footnote to the night by earning the fastest ejection ever recorded inside Hope Coliseum. In this episode, the “Guys” break down the impact of WVU’s recruiting haul and turn their attention to Saturday’s matchup with Wake Forest. Listener questions and comments round out the show.

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 ForestIn this episode, the “Guys” deliver their post-mortem on Saturday’s regular-season finale against Texas Tech and break down Sunday’s win over Mercyhurst.Listener questions and comments round out the show on Textual Healing.

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 questions and comments round out the show.

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 Mercyhurst next Sunday in Morgantown. In this episode, the “Guys” break down the numbers behind the struggles in South Carolina and explain why WVU left without a win. The crew also recaps their weekend event and closes the show by answering listener questions and comments. 

West Virginia has handled its business at home — now it’s time to see how the Mountaineers travel. After opening the season with five straight wins inside Hope Coliseum, WVU heads south to Charleston, South Carolina, for its first true test away from Morgantown. Ross Hodge’s undefeated squad meets Clemson on Friday, with either Georgia or Xavier waiting next. It’s a pivotal early-season checkpoint as the Mountaineers gear up for the grind of Big 12 play. In this episode, the “Guys” break down Monday’s win over Lafayette and dive into the matchup with Clemson. They also examine the impact of standout football recruit Kevin Brown’s commitment to WVU. Listener questions and comments round out the show on Textual Healing.