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The Shotgun Throwdown: Friday Open Thread
The Shotgun Throwdown is our daily open thread, a place to keep tabs on what’s happening throughout the day. This is your space to talk through the stuff that pops up throughout the day (and night) — news, rumors, random thoughts, questions, complaints, celebrations, anything you think feels worth talking about. I’ll be dropping in […]
The Shotgun Throwdown: Thursday Open Thread
The Shotgun Throwdown is our daily open thread, a place to keep tabs on what’s happening throughout the day. This is your space to talk through the stuff that pops up throughout the day (and night) — news, rumors, random thoughts, questions, complaints, celebrations, anything you think feels worth talking about. I’ll be dropping in […]
Unreasonable Doubt: WVU gets reality check on the road at Houston
Listen to this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major platforms. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt to stay updated on future episodes. Powered by RedCircle Subscribe Now! Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music RSS If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support!
The Shotgun Throwdown: Wednesday Open Thread
The Shotgun Throwdown is our daily open thread, a place to keep tabs on what’s happening throughout the day. This is your space to talk through the stuff that pops up throughout the day (and night) — news, rumors, random thoughts, questions, complaints, celebrations, anything you think feels worth talking about. I’ll be dropping in […]
Mountaineers Abroad: Jesse Edwards highlights busy week abroad for former WVU players
This is your weekly check-in on former West Virginia basketball players currently playing professionally. This week followed a familiar mix across leagues — close games, heavy minutes for some, rotation work for others, and one notable roster change. Some Mountaineers were leaned on, others filled steadier roles, and a few simply stayed in the rotation […]
How to Watch & Game Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. No. 7 Houston Cougars — TV info, streaming, betting odds and more
Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Tipoff Time: 8:30PM ET Location: Fertitta Center — Houston, Texas Broadcast Information Channel: FS1 Announcers: Jason Benetti and Bill Raftery Streaming: FOX Sports (TV provider login required) Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network (Radio Affiliates) | SiriusXM Channel 392 and Streaming Channel 982 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android) Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi (PBP) and […]
The Shotgun Throwdown: Tuesday Open Thread
The Shotgun Throwdown is our daily open thread, a place to keep tabs on what’s happening throughout the day. This is your space to talk through the stuff that pops up throughout the day (and night) — news, rumors, random thoughts, questions, complaints, celebrations, anything you think feels worth talking about. I’ll be dropping in […]
The Shotgun Throwdown: Monday Open Thread
The Shotgun Throwdown is our daily open thread, a place to keep tabs on what’s happening throughout the day. This is your space to talk through the stuff that pops up throughout the day (and night) — news, rumors, random thoughts, questions, complaints, celebrations, anything you think feels worth talking about. I’ll be dropping in […]
Unreasonable Doubt: WVU knocks off No. 22 Kansas behind a second-half surge
Listen to this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major platforms. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt to stay updated on future episodes. Powered by RedCircle Subscribe Now! Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music RSS If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support!
How to Watch & Game Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Kansas Jayhawks — TV info, streaming, betting odds and more
Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026 Tipoff Time: Noon ET Location: Hope Coliseum — Morgantown, West Virginia Broadcast Information Channel: FOX Announcers: Brandon Gaudin and LaPhonso Ellis Streaming: FOX Sports (TV provider login required) Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network (Radio Affiliates) | SiriusXM Channel 380 and Streaming Channel 970 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android) Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi (PBP) […]
The Shotgun Throwdown: Friday Open Thread
The Shotgun Throwdown is our daily open thread, a place to keep tabs on what’s happening throughout the day. This is your space to talk through the stuff that pops up throughout the day (and night) — news, rumors, random thoughts, questions, complaints, celebrations, anything you think feels worth talking about. I’ll be dropping in […]
The Shotgun Throwdown: Thursday Open Thread
The Shotgun Throwdown is our daily open thread, a place to keep tabs on what’s happening throughout the day. This is your space to talk through the stuff that pops up throughout the day (and night) — news, rumors, random thoughts, questions, complaints, celebrations, anything you think feels worth talking about. I’ll be dropping in […]
Unreasonable Doubt — A WVU Basketball Podcast: WVU survives Cincinnati in an early Big 12 gut-check
Listen to this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major platforms. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt to stay updated on future episodes. Powered by RedCircle Subscribe Now! Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music RSS If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support!
The Shotgun Throwdown: Wednesday Open Thread
The Shotgun Throwdown is back — but instead of a link dump, this is now our daily open thread. Same idea as before — one place to keep tabs on what’s happening throughout the day. Just updated for how people actually follow sports and news now. This is your space to talk through the stuff […]
West Virginia rallies late to beat Cincinnati 62–60 for first Big 12 win
West Virginia picked up their first Big 12 win of the season Tuesday night, rallying to beat Cincinnati 62–60 inside Hope Coliseum to move to 10–5 overall and 1–1 in conference play. The Mountaineers came out hot. A three from Treysen Eaglestaff on the opening possession, followed by a jumper on the next trip, helped […]
Mountaineers Abroad: Kedrian Johnson carries the load in Lebanon
This is your weekly check-in on former West Virginia basketball players currently playing professionally. The calendar flip usually comes with some weirdness — teams getting back into rhythm, some leagues staying in full swing, others settling into their normal weekly schedule. This week had a little bit of everything: a true “carry” performance overseas, a […]
How to Watch & Game Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Cincinnati Bearcats — TV info, streaming, betting odds and more
Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Tipoff Time: 7:00PM ET Location: Hope Coliseum — Morgantown, West Virginia Broadcast Information Channel: ESPN2 Announcers: Rich Hollenberg and King McClure Streaming: ESPN (TV provider login required) Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network (Radio Affiliates) | SiriusXM Channel 383 and Streaming Channel 972 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android) Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi (PBP) and Brad […]
Unreasonable Doubt — A WVU Basketball Podcast: Mountaineers open conference play with loss at No. 3 Iowa State
Listen to this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major platforms. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt to stay updated on future episodes. Powered by RedCircle Subscribe Now! Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music RSS If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support!
How to Watch & Game Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. No. 3 Iowa State Cyclones — TV info, streaming, betting odds and more
Date: Friday, January 2, 2026 Tipoff Time: 9:00PM ET Location: Hilton Coliseum — Ames, Iowa Broadcast Information Channel: ESPN2 Announcers: Eric Rothman and King McClure Streaming: ESPN (TV provider login required) Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network (Radio Affiliates) | SiriusXM Channel 388 and Streaming Channel 978 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android) Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi (PBP) and Brad Howe […]
Mountaineers Abroad: RaeQuan Battle shines with 30 points in London matchup of former WVU players
This is your weekly check-in on former West Virginia basketball players currently playing professionally. Late December tends to compress schedules and shuffle rotations, and that was true this week as some Mountaineers had big scoring nights, others logged steady minutes, and several simply stayed in the mix as teams worked through the holiday slate. If […]
Mountaineers Abroad: Former WVU players collide at the G League Winter Showcase
Mountaineers Abroad is our weekly check-in on former West Virginia basketball players now playing professionally around the world. Each Tuesday, we’ll track minutes, box scores, and anything that stands out along the way. If you see the 🎥 icon, that’s your shortcut to available game footage or highlights. This week covers games from last Tuesday […]
Unreasonable Doubt — A WVU Basketball Podcast: Breaking down the Mississippi Valley State win
Listen to this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major platforms. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt to stay updated on future episodes. Powered by RedCircle Subscribe Now! Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music RSS If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support!
West Virginia closes out nonconference play with 86–51 win over Mississippi Valley State
West Virginia closed nonconference play Monday night with an 86–51 win over Mississippi Valley State at Hope Coliseum, pulling away in the first half and never giving the Delta Devils a chance to make it competitive. The Mountaineers scored the game’s first seven points and were in control from the start, though the first half […]
How to Watch & Game Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils — TV info, streaming, betting odds and more
Date: Monday, December 22, 2025 Tipoff Time: 7:00PM ET Location: Hope Coliseum — Morgantown, West Virginia Broadcast Information Channel: ESPN+ Announcers: Andrew Caridi, Warren Baker, and Anjelica Trinone Streaming: ESPN+ (subscription required) Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network (Radio Affiliates) | SiriusXM Channel 385 and Streaming Channel 975 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android) Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi (PBP) and Brad […]
West By Pod — A WVU Football Podcast: Making portal lists and checking them twice
Listen to this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major platforms. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @smokingmusket and @West_By_Pod to stay updated on future episodes and exciting content. If you’re interested in sponsoring West By Pod, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support! Powered by RedCircle Subscribe Now! Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music RSS You can follow […]
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