Unreasonable Doubt - A Wvu Basketball Podcast

If there were only 6 guys on the roster in a home game, would you let the bench guy run out on the carpet in the Coliseum? Is losing 5 guys (currently) to the portal actually the best case scenario for roster retention? Does it matter to you that the blue heart comes before the gold heart in the transfer portal thank yous?Follow us on Twitter to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhittRead the blog at thesmokingmusket.comIf you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at contact@thesmokingmusket.com. We appreciate your support!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A lot has happened in the two weeks since Bob Huggins was fired. There was a coaching search. There was an interim Head Coach named. Also, a transfer portal opened. Players entered. One returned. One left. Some are still in the portal. Some may still enter. We've got some answers, but there are still a lot of questions. Let's talk about the hiring of Interim Head Coach Josh Eilert and a roster update on a new episode of Unreasonable Doubt.Follow us on Twitter to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhittRead the blog at thesmokingmusket.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On Friday night, Bob Huggins was arrested for a DUI in Pittsburgh. On Saturday night, Bob Huggins resigned his position of head coach at West Virginia University. I recorded this a few minutes after the news came out while walking the streets of Nitro, West Virginia.Follow us on Twitter to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhittAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How did the 2022-23 NBA season go for Deuce, Jevon, and Coach Mazzulla? What does the future hold for Deuce, Jevon, and Coach Mazzulla? Do you take pride in conference realignment talks happening at The Greenbrier?Follow us on Twitter to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhittAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If they take the Loyalty picture again this year, will they need to use the panoramic lens? Is it possible that TBT 2023 is the summer of Esa Ahmad? What makes the Magnificent Seven Magnificent?Follow us on Twitter to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhittAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It was a pretty quiet Monday morning in WVU Men's Basketball news. The rest of the week was not.Follow us on Twitter to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhittAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ryan McIntyre (@moneyline_mac on Twitter) joins the podcast to give his thoughts on his contributions to Press Virginia, significant transfer portal pickups around the Big 12, and tips on how to be a better sports gambler. Listen to The Ryan & Rush Show (@ryanandrushshow) and The College Experience (@TCEonSGPN) wherever you listen to podcasts!Follow us on Twitter to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhittAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Keenan Cummings (@rivalskeenan on Twitter) of WVSports.com (@wvsportsdotcom) joins the podcast to give his thoughts on WVU Basketball's newest Transfer Portal commitment, the fairness of comparing WVU basketball and WVU football's success in the transfer portal, and how many sports Jimmy Bell will play for WVU in the future.Follow us on Twitter to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhittAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How different are the vibes around WVU basketball now vs. 1 year ago? What's better than 3 centers? Should Jacksonville State look at changing their mascot? Let's answer these questions and more on an "away game" episode of Unreasonable Doubt!Follow us on Twitter to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhittAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ethan Bock (@ethanbock_ on Twitter) from The Portal Report (@ThePortalReport) and WV Sports Now (@WVSportsNow) returns to the podcast to talk about about how to interpret "Portal Player has heard from" lists, WVU's recruitment of the Transfer Portal this offseason, and his guesses on who else may jump into the Portal.Follow us on Twitter to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt

What can WVU learn from FAU, Miami, SDSU, and UConn? How can we properly rate the ACC's season? Can WVU survive with only one Josiah? Thank you to Draft Kings Sportsbook for sponsoring this episode. Link: https://tinyurl.com/DKAMAZE and use promo code “TBPN”. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA), Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MA/MD/MI /NH /NJ/ NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. VOID IN ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Bonus bets (void in MA/NH/OR): Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pre-game moneyline bet. Bet must win. $150 issued a

The Cammy Awards, named after Cam Thoroughman, are given on this podcast each year to celebrate the best of the WVU Basketball Season! Thank you to Draft Kings Sportsbook for sponsoring this episode. Link: https://tinyurl.com/DKAMAZE and use promo code “TBPN”. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA), Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).  21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MA/MD/MI /NH /NJ/ NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. VOID IN ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Bonus bets (void in MA/NH/OR): Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pre-game moneyline bet. Bet must win. $150 issued as

Did the ups and downs of this game mirror the 2022-23 season for WVU? Did Kedrian Johnson have the glow today? Does the result today affect your opinion of this season? Let's answer these questions and more while recapping WVU's loss to Maryland. Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETSOFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI /NJ/ NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. VOID IN ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. BONUS bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. $200 issued as bonus bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballlterms. No Swea

People are talking. Talking 'bout brackets/I hear them whisper, you won't believe it They think 'bout upsets, 10's beating 7's/I'll just ignore it, but they keep saying We have Huggs going too far/We have Coach Cal losing too soon We stare at brackets a little too long/Maybe they're seeing St. Mary's winning darlin' Let's give him brackets to talk about/A Tournament Challege to figure out Let's give him brackets to talk about/Brackets he loves Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETSOFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI /NJ/ NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. VOID IN ONT. Eli

Did WVU look tired? How is Kansas vs Iowa State in Kansas City like the Avengers:Endgames? What seed are we hoping for when West Virginia gets their name called on Selection Sunday? Let's answer these questions and more while recapping WVU's loss to Kansas in the Quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City. Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETSOFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI /NJ/ NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. VOID IN ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. BONUS bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. $200 issued as bonus bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being a

Have you heard that March is the best time to play your best basketball? Nothing is going to go wrong with the NCAA Waiver request for Jose Silverio, right? How has WVU done in the past vs Kansas in Kansas City? Let's answer these questions and more while recapping WVU's WIN over Texas Tech in the 1st Round of the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City. Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETSOFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI /NJ/ NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. VOID IN ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. BONUS bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. $200 issued as bonus bets that expire 7

Remember when WVU started 1-6 in Big 12 Play? Is there a better day for every 5th year senior to have a great game than...Senior Day? Will the Mountaineers be in Kansas City long enough to run into Fat Joe? Let's answer these questions and more while recapping WVU's regular season finale WIN over Kansas State. Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETSOFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI /NJ/ NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. VOID IN ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. BONUS bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. $200 issued as bonus bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded.

How do you get lucky when Ken Pomeroy's computer says you're unlucky? Did Joey T take great pleasure in doing that in Ames? What does the Big 12 Conference have in common with trading injury stories? Let's answer these questions and more while recapping WVU's WIN at Iowa State. Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETSOFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI /NJ/ NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. VOID IN ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. BONUS bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. $200 issued as bonus bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. See terms at sportsbook

Can you feel good about a gut-wrenching loss? When a team wears a retro jersey, should there also be peach baskets involved? What does Oklahoma have to do with how I feel about the upcoming Iowa State game? Let's answer these questions and more while recapping WVU's loss at Kansas. Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETSOFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI /NJ/ NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. VOID IN ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. BONUS bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. $200 issued as bonus bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. See terms at sportsbook.dra

Did Tre Mitchell just have his best game in 2023? How comfortable are you wearing a t-shirt with your own Name, Image, and Likeness on it? When you fall 10 times, do you get back up the 11th time? Let's answer these questions and more while recapping WVU's WIN over Oklahoma State. Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETSOFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI /NJ/ NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. VOID IN ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. BONUS bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. $200 issued as bonus bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. See terms at sportsbook.draft