Are you more likely to remember the final score of this game or that WVU started this game scoring 30 of the 1st 32? Which freshman came off the bench first? What's the basketball equivalent of a lightning delay? Let's answer these questions and more after a 87-59 win over Robert Morris. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. …

John, Kev, and Ash talk beating Oklahoma State, Diddy's parties, and the exhibition game against James Long's University of Charleston. Don't forget to shop at The Book Exchange with our BRAND NEW CODE 4CAST! Save 20% off your order with our promo code at checkout. http://bookexchangewv.com!

We're finally at the doorstep of the 2024-25 season. Let's talk about WVU's perfect record in the preseason, including (allegedly) the Secret Scrimmage. Let's answer some Smoking Musket Discord questions. Let's breakdown and predict WVU's regular season record. LET'S GO!!!! Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket…

After some quick WVU football thoughts, Mike Casazza (@mikecasazza on Twitter/X) from EersSports.com makes his annual appearance on the podcast to preview the 2024-25 WVU Basketball Season. Will the presence of HOF Coach Bob Huggins in the Coliseum hit different this season? What will Jonathan Powell's role be for the Mountaineers this season? Does…

Did you expect sloppy offense and see smooth offense? How many glue guys are on the roster? How secret can a secret scrimmage get? Let's answer these questions and more after WVU's 94-61 win (that doesn't count) over The University of Charleston (WV). Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read …

Keenan Cummings (@rivalskeenan on Twitter/X) of WVSports.com (@wvsportsdotcom) returns to the podcast to give his thoughts on the excitement levels for the upcoming season, initial impression of Coach DeVries, and reasonable expectations for Coach DeVries' inagural season with the Mountaineers. I also breakdown the initial computer and human presea…

John and Ash talk about our beating Kansas! We talk Diddy and the allegations against him, and we try to get John nominated to the WVU Sports Hall of Fame! Don't forget to shop at The Book Exchange with our BRAND NEW CODE 4CAST! Save 20% off your order with our promo code at checkout. http://bookexchangewv.com!…

The Preseason is here! The Big 12 schedule is here (It's A Longer Gauntlet)! Let's talk about the scheduling hand dealt to WVU. Let's also look at the shooting stats for Drake under DeVries. Have DeVries' guys made shots? Did I mention that the Preseason is here? Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjos…

Kev's playing away from home so it's John and Ash! We talk to a fan in our brand-new segment we're still working on, The Final Rage Cast Four Minute Anonymous? Title TBD, of course. We talk the Pitt game, the Elite 8 reunion, and more. Don't forget to shop at The Book Exchange with our BRAND NEW CODE 4CAST! Save 20% off your order with our promo co…

Kev, Ash and John are back together - And Ash actually WATCHED A GAME! We discuss the Albany game, whether or not we should replace the Coliseum entirely, and we ponder, once again, about our tailgate we need to do! Don't forget to shop at The Book Exchange with our BRAND NEW CODE 4CAST! Save 20% off your order with our promo code at checkout. http…

13 scholarships available. 13 scholarships accounted for. Who are the new two guys and why should one be wearing a headband? Also, the wrap on this team will be that they are undersized. Is that something new for Coach DeVries? Spoiler Alert: It's not. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read…

WE'RE BACK!! After a hiatus due to TBT, work, moving house, and returning to Japan ... Kevin, John and Dave are back to talk about everything WVU, life, and everything else. We're back with a commitment to weekly episodes. Video episodes will also return soon! Don't forget to shop at The Book Exchange with our BRAND NEW CODE 4CAST! Save 20% off you…

What's been happening with WVU Men's Basketball in the last three months? Let's get caught up on everything. 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 sponsoring Unreason…

Kevin and John are here in a slightly delayed episode talking baout Hawk Tuah, Kevin's ultimate NIL price to leave WVU (if they had it back in the ancient times), John talks Joe winning the NBA championship, and more. Don't forget to shop at The Book Exchange with our code BX4FINAL4! Save 25% off your order with our promo code at checkout. http://b…

Kevin, John, and Ash are back and they're discussing everything about the current WVU men's basketball team! Ash catches a vibe, John champions the WNBA, and Kev talks about his youth camps in Charleston this summer. Our friends at The Book Exchange want you to look and feel your best and save you money with our codeBX4FINAL4 - save 25% off your or…

If Lil' Wayne is right when he said that "Real G's move in silence like lasagna", does that make Darian DeVries a Real G? Has Nelson Hernandez wrote the online blueprint for all future WVU coaches that don't have a past WV connection? Should any bad NBA head coach be a reason no one should ever bring a child into this world? Follow us on Twitter ak…

John, Ash, and Kev are back to discuss the WVU football spring game, the two Pat's (McAffee, White), AAU program, and if you like the taste of alcohol or not. We also discuss the new WVU basketball team and what it's shaping up to be.Af J Flow Entertainment

Ash, Kev, and John are back together after a month of not being able to record together. We chat everything WVU basketball, including a letter John will present to the new coaching staff, his first encounter with Coach DeVries, we try to guess what the new coaches jobs will be (poorly), thoughts about the NBA playoffs, and why Tropic Thunder is the…

Ethan Bock (@ethanbock_) from WV Sports Now and The Portal Report returns to the podcast to discuss the craziness that is the 2024 D1 Basketball Transfer Portal, what he's learned about new WVU Head Coach Darian DeVries in his three weeks on the job, and what the Mountaineers could have in store this offseason. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay ca…

Smoking Musket Contributor Andy Facemire (@StatsBoyAndi) returns to the podcast to give some final thoughts about the 2023-24 season, discuss the hire of Darian DeVries, and compare what's transpired in the last 11 months to the hypothetical timeline where the events of last May and June don't happen. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on…

Darian DeVries has been officially announced as the Non-Interm Head Coach for WVU Men's Basketball! What are the parallels between this hire and the hire for this job in 2002? How many times has Drake made the NCAA Tournament in 118 years? How is this hire being received by WVU fans and nationwide? Let's react in an Emergency (good kind for a chang…

How do you treat the schools coached by the potential next Mountaineer coach in your brackets? Will there be more WVU wins this season or attempted 2-point shots by Jack Gohlke? If you're not winning the tournament, do you at least want to play against the all-time leading scorer in college basketball history? Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay cau…

Wren Baker wished Coach Eilert and staff the best in their future endeavors as soon as they got to Morgantown early Wednesday morning. Now WVU is looking for their 5th non-interim head coach since 1978. Wren says he's got a giant spreadsheet. I've put together a spreadsheet as well, but way smaller, way dumber, and with shakier math. Who does my sp…

Should a Kobe snarl really change the momentum of a game that much? Can you thank everyone involved with the program after a 9-23 season? (Spoiler Alert: You absolutely can) Which season is definitively the worst WVU basketball season of the 21st Century? Let's answer these questions and more after WVU's season ending loss to Cincinnati in Kansas C…

SQUIRM WARNING - John talks about some truly disturbing things in the beginning of this episode as he details his vasectomy. We talk about Ashley's birthday (happy birthday Ash!), we talk about the WVU basketball season, and more.Af J Flow Entertainment

With a season like this, is it impressive that the 1st time you noticed the team check out of a game was in the regular season finale? Who has finished last the most times in the Big 12 since WVU joined the conference? What do the individual stats say at the end of this season?Let's answer these questions and more after WVU's blowout loss to Cincin…

Are you tired of former Mountaineers coming back to the Coliseum and leaving victorious? If the only thing I told you was that a basketball team shot 62% from the field in a half and they were winning, how big of a lead would you think that team had? Did a post-game press conference interaction define the 2023-24 season? Let's answer these question…

Was the 1st half of this game the 1st half you expected in the Iowa State game? Would Raequan have been able to make his 2nd half dunk on an 11 foot rim? How does Trusting the Climb fit in with the search for the permanent head coach? Let's answer these questions and more after WVU's Overtime loss at Kansas State. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay…

Did you think this game was going to follow the script of WVU's last road trip? Do we know the 4 teams that will be playing in the 1st Round games in Kansas City? What if this was a podcast about WVU Women's Basketball? Lets answer these questions and more after WVU's loss at Iowa State. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. …

Does WVU have a better chance of beating Central Florida if Jesse Edwards is available and Raequan Battle doesn't get ejected and the game in is Morgantown instead of Orlando? Should Central Florida make any decision other than letting Johnny Dawkins be their head coach for the long term? Wren should WVU fans be worried about the AD opening in Miss…

TBT is moving out of West Virginia for its regional, but we've got a good feeling about selling out Pittsburgh venues. John is joined by returning Head Coach James Long and General Manager Chase Harler as we talk about rosters, playing style, what went wrong last year, and more. Our friends at The Book Exchange want you to look and feel your best a…

After giving a status update on the season following a home loss to Baylor, ChatGPT (@ChatGPTapp on X) joins the podcast to give its thoughts on the worst WVU basketball season in my lifetime, how to overcome a lack of offensive rebounding and forcing turnovers, and its choice on who would win a basketball coaching competition based on their name a…

Ash and John are back and they brought a guest - WVU Head Baseball Coach Randy Mazey!! We sit down to talk with him about his radio show, NIL, his time as head coach and his decision to hang up the gloves, and of course - his favorite baseball movie. Dave also forgets his name after a DISASTROUS technical issue, and dies inside throughout the recor…

With seven games left, Coach Eilert needs to pull everything out of the file cabinet. Let's get weird. 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 sponsoring Unreasonable D…

WVU lost to Texas by 36 points. 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 sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at contact@thesmokingmusket.com. We apprec…

Ash and Kev are here to talk about the cosmic reality that John Flowers caused Travis Kelce to date Taylor Swift! We talk beauty standards, WVU's basketball situation, a popcorn bucket, and much more. Our friends at The Book Exchange want you to look and feel your best and save you money with our codeBX4FINAL4 - save 25% off your order! Shop online…

What are your chances of winning if one guy on the other team has a career night scoring and another guy on the other team has a career high in assists? Is it a good thing when there are multiple similarities to your program and DePaul? If you have one winning season at Mississippi Valley State, are you a top coaching candidate in the country? Let'…

What did you think was going to happen when the 7-13 team was down 10 with 6 minutes left? What were the 3 plays in a row late for WVU that broke their way? What does Jonathan Hargett do when WVU gets their 8th win in a season? Let's try to answer those questions and more after West Virginia's win over Cincinnati. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay…

Should your point guards have double the rebounds of the centers? What should the goals be for WVU with 11 games left? Can you take pride in being someone's "Bad Loss" on their NCAA Tournament Bid Resume? Let's try to answer those questions and more after West Virginia's loss to Oklahoma State. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's…

John and Kev talk getting a vasectomy, much to Jess' relief. The guys talk WVU basketball's win against Kansas, prospects of the future, and the WVU women's basketball team's incredible run. John also challenges every single woman better than him to a 1 on 1, because he's delusional. Our friends at The Book Exchange want you to look and feel your b…

Are there levels to a basketball player having an "off-night"? Have you been able to pinpoint why the Big 12 Men's Basketball commercial bothers you? Will there be a better chance for a road win than the next game? Let's try to answer those questions and more after West Virginia's loss to Central Florida. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught u…

Can you start talking about this game before talking about what the WVU Women's Basketball team is doing (Spoiler Alert: I cannot)? How did we get to this version of Pat Suemnick in 18 games? What does the rest of WVU's schedule have to do with Chuck Woolery? Let's try to answer those questions and more after West Virginia's upset win over Kansas. …

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…

John is contemplating becoming a stand-up comedian - is he up to the challenge? We also talk about WVU basketball's recent win, their chances in Oklahoma, and adding a football player. Also, Coach Huggins for Best Virginia AAU? Our friends at The Book Exchange want you to look and feel your best and save you money with our codeBX4FINAL4 - save 25% …

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/2…

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…

The gang's all here for the first show of 2024! We recap: Marriage, and marriage contracts WVU basketball and football A problematic last name from a recruit Our friends at The Book Exchange want you to look and feel your best and save you money with our codeBX4FINAL4 - save 25% off your order! Shop online at The Book Exchange website bookexchangew…

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…

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…

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.…