3 Guys Before The Game

Driveway Dreamer is the story of West Virginia University basketball Hall-of-Fame player Mike Gansey. It details his record setting career and the obstacles his faced to become one of the Mountaineers' greatest players. Narrated by Tony Caridi. Produced by Dan Lohmann of Pikewood Creative.

The West Virginia University basketball team is ready to attempt a March Madness run.

The No. 3 seeded Mountaineers meet Morehead State Friday night inside Lucas Oil Stadium.

On this episode, the "Guys" take a very deep dive into the key statistics and storylines that will ultimately decide whether WVU advances into Sunday's second round.

Listener questions and comments complete the show along with general comments on why Hoppy Kercheval has become difficult to please.

Join the crew Monday for their recap of the weekend action.

The West Virginia University basketball team has arrived in Indianapolis where it will compete in a most unusual NCAA tournament.

The Mountaineers are one of 68 schools who will play later this week in the state of Indiana. NCAA organizers are hoping a "bubble concept" will allow teams to stay healthy to play college sports' most profitable championship event.

On this episode, the "Guys" react to the Mountaineers favorable No. 3 seeding and the Big 12 Conference success of placing seven teams in the tournament field.

It's just the third time in school history that WVU will enter the tourney seeded No. 3 or better. However, there are no guarantees. Third seeded WVU lost in an opening-round stunner to No. 14 seed Stephen F. Austin in 2016.

Listener questions round out the show. Three Guys returns Thursday with a comprehensive preview of Friday's game against Morehead State.

All the WVU basketball team can do now is wait.

The No. 10 Mountaineers will learn their NCAA fate on Sunday night.  Where will the Mountaineers be seeded and who they'll play are just a few of the questions that will be answered when the brackets are released. 

On this episode, the "Guys" review the Big 12 tournament quarterfinal round loss to No. 12 Oklahoma State and try to identify what must be improved before returning to action next week. 

What are the key statistics that WVU must target for its best chance to advance? 

Listener questions and comments complete the show along with the unveiling of a special gift from a Three Guys listener.

Brad, Hoppy and Tony return with  an NCAA tournament preview on Monday.

The No. 10 West Virginia University basketball team will enter this week's Big 12 Men's Basketball Championship with a massive question mark next to its name.

Which WVU team will show up? Will it be the squad that won six of seven games in February or the group that lost two of three games to end the regular season?

There will be little need to study the scouting report for the Mountaineers, it's the same Oklahoma State team that beat them inside the WVU Coliseum last Saturday denying coach Bob Huggins a milestone 900th career Division 1 victory.

On this episode, the "Guys" analyze the Mountaineers chances against Oklahoma State and dissect issues that need immediate correction.
Listener texts and questions complete the show. Join the crew following Thursday's game for their recap episode of the Mountaineers meeting with the Cowboys.

The West Virginia University basketball team completes its regular season schedule this weekend.

The No. 6 Mountaineers can accomplish a great deal in their last two games; secure a second-place finish in the Big 12 and earn coach Bob Huggins a milestone 900th career victory. Huggins would become just the sixth coach in Division 1 history to win 900 games.

On this episode, the "Guys" review Tuesday's game against Baylor and look ahead to games with TCU and Oklahoma State.
Listener texts and questions are also included along with a solid verbal scolding of Hoppy for improper usage of a steak.

Join the crew Monday for their regular season recap and preview of the Big 12 tournament.

With three games remaining in the regular season, the West Virginia University basketball team has a chance to make history.

The No. 6 Mountaineers host No. 3 Baylor Tuesday afternoon before dates with TCU on Thursday and No. 17 Oklahoma State on Saturday. A pair of victories would give head coach Bob Huggins the 900th victory of his illustrious career and make him just the sixth coach in Division-I history to reach 900 total wins.

On this episode, the "Guys" review Saturday's win over Kansas State and analyze the matchup with Baylor.

Listener questions and texts cover an array of topics about tournament seeding, defensive efficiency and the value of traffic roundabouts.

Join the crew Thursday for their next episode.

The Mountaineer basketball team opens an unexpected four-game home stand Saturday when Kansas State visits the Coliseum.

No. 10 West Virginia can not only close the regular season with 20 wins, but they can also deliver coach Bob Huggins his 900th coaching victory.

On this episode, the "Guys" recap Tuesday's win over TCU and preview the matchup with a Kansas State team that's won two straight to snap a 13-game losing streak.

Listener questions and comments ranging from basketball to movie locations round out the show.

Join Brad, Hoppy and Tony on Monday for their weekend recap.

It's a review and preview episode of Three Guys Before The Game.

No. 10 West Virginia jumped three spots in the latest AP rankings following its 19-point comeback Saturday at Texas.

Next up for WVU is the second game in its three-game Texas road swing Tuesday at TCU.

On this episode, the "Guys" dive into the Mountaineers improbable win over the Longhorns and preview the matchup with TCU.

The Horned Frogs and Mountaineers haven't played yet this season, but could play twice before the regular season ends next week.

Brad, Hoppy and Tony also answer listener questions ranging from basketball to a trombone player confronted by a boar.

Join them again Friday for a recap of games against TCU and Baylor along with a preview of Saturday's home game against Kansas State.

The Mountaineer basketball team is about to begin its version of the Texas three-step with three games over six days starting at the University of Texas on Saturday.

The Mountaineers, who have been off since last Saturday's double-overtime loss to Oklahoma, will try to avenge a last-second 72-70 loss to Texas in Morgantown last month.

WVU will continue the Texas swing with games at TCU on Tuesday and a meeting with No. 2 Baylor next Thursday.

On this episode, the "Guys" analyze the matchup with Texas and explain the key analytic WVU must avoid.

Listener questions and the opening of a gift box rounds out the show.

The crew returns Monday with a review of the Texas game and a preview of the TCU matchup.