3 Guys Before The Game

3 Guys Before The Game

Three Guys Before The Game is the most listened to podcast covering West Virginia University football and basketball. Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval talk all things Mountaineers.

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April 22, 2026 60 mins
The summer run starts with serious heat.
 
The 3 Guys Summer Series opens with one of the fastest-rising names in high school basketball—future Mountaineer Miles Sadler. Fresh off a national championship at Bella Vista College Prep, the explosive point guard turned heads on the global stage with a 29-point, 7-assist performance at the Nike Hoop Summit against a loaded Team USA roster.
 
In this episode, the “Guys” sit down with Sadler ...
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Spring ball is in the books…now the real questions begin.
 
West Virginia closed its spring with the Gold-Blue Spring Festival, and the “Guys” break down what they saw—and what it actually means. From roster battles to system tweaks, what’s real and what’s just April optimism?
 
On the hardwood, Brad goes full analytics mode on newcomer Mo Sylla, digging into the numbers to project how his presence could reshape the Mountaineers this s...
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Roster reconstruction for both the West Virginia men’s and women’s basketball teams is officially underway, and early returns suggest a clear direction.

New men’s head coach Ross Hodge has secured his first two additions — a perimeter shooter to stretch defenses and a physical forward to anchor the frontcourt.

On the women’s side, Mark Kellogg is already active, adding three new Mountaineers as he continues to reshape a championship-...
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There’s new hardware in Morgantown—and it shines.
 
The West Virginia University men’s basketball team closed its season in championship fashion, capturing the College Basketball Crown with a four-day run through elite competition. Wins over ACC, Big East and SEC opponents highlighted a surge that delivered both a title and a $300,000 payday for the Mountaineers.
 
In this episode, the “Guys” break down the dramatic run—featuring doubl...
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Home or away, the Mountaineers are rolling—and they’re having fun doing it.
 
West Virginia has now won each of its first three Big 12 series, capped by Sunday’s 9-5 victory over No. 22 Arizona State. The nationally ranked Mountaineers continue their road swing with a midweek stop at Arizona before returning home for a key weekend series against conference leader UCF.
 
In this episode, the “Guys” are joined by WVU head coach Steve Sab...
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It’s not over yet.
 
The first season under head coach Ross Hodge gets a second life next week as West Virginia heads to Las Vegas for the Crown Basketball Championship.
 
The extended break between the regular season and postseason has given the Mountaineers a rare chance to reset—mentally and physically—after a demanding 32-game slate.
 
In this episode, the “Guys” are joined by Coach Hodge to reflect on a rollercoaster debut season th...
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A historic run comes to a heartbreaking end.
 
West Virginia’s season closes with a one-point loss to Kentucky, capping a record-setting year that included a Big 12 Tournament championship and a near miss at the program’s single-season wins mark.
 
In this episode, the “Guys” break down the final moments against the Wildcats and examine what this season means for the future of WVU women’s basketball.
 
Attention quickly turns to Las Vega...
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It’s a busy and exciting stretch across the world of WVU athletics.
 
The Mountaineer women’s basketball team prepares for the NCAA Tournament, the nationally ranked baseball team returns home for a key weekend series, and spring football is set to ramp back up in Morgantown.
 
In this episode, the “Guys” break down what’s ahead, what to watch, and what it all means for WVU fans.
 
Listener questions and comments close the show with anot...
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Monday was a record-setting day for the WVU women’s basketball program—and the Mountaineers didn’t even step on the court.
 
More than 11,000 tickets were sold for West Virginia’s opening round NCAA Tournament game at Hope Coliseum, forcing the athletic department to temporarily pause sales. A sellout for Saturday’s matchup with Miami (Ohio) is now within reach.
 
In this episode, the “Guys” welcome two key members of the Mountaineers ...
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The bracket is set. It’s tournament time.
 
The West Virginia men’s basketball team enters the Big 12 Tournament as the No. 7 seed, earning a coveted first-round bye after closing the regular season with a win over UCF and getting a help from TCU’s victory over Cincinnati.
 
For a team projected to finish 11th in the preseason, the Mountaineers have positioned themselves for a meaningful week in Kansas City. Their tournament run begins...
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The final game of the regular season will have a significant impact on what lies ahead for the WVU basketball team. 

A win on Friday against UCF will give the Mountaineers an opening round bye in next week’s Big 12 Championship in Kansas City. 

A victory would also give the Mountaineers the school’s second non-losing Big 12 record in the last five years. 

In this episode, the “Guys” recap Tuesday’s loss at Kansas State and preview the...
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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 “Guys” break down what fueled WVU’s win ove...
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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 pouring in more than 25 points per game...
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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 Obvious Observations with a football upda...
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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 notices. Now comes another opportuni...
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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 the standings, the stretch run will ...
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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 Sunday’s loss to No. 16 Texas Tech and ...
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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 identify the keys to victory.
 
Hoppy d...
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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 a Super Bowl Sunday showdown at hom...
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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 from last season’s team. Even for veter...
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