Unreasonable Doubt - A WVU Basketball Podcast

The Preseason is here, and with it comes the news that Brenen Lorient and Javan Buchanan are eligible to play basketball this season. I share my excitement (and whisper my concerns) about the news and look at the first preseason computer ranking for WVU on a new episode of Unreasonable Doubt!

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We have a complete Big 12 schedule for WVU's 2026-2027 season. Can WVU start another Big 12 schedule with a win at the Phog? Can WVU end their Big 12 schedule with a win at Hilton Coliseum? Does the Big 12 schedule remain a gauntlet?

Also, who do I think are the two WILD CARDZ on the roster?

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We have a complete Non-Conference schedule for WVU's 2026-2027 season. They have how many public exhibitions? They have how many power conference opponents? What is quality level of the buy games?

Also, let's talk Finley Bizjack. And let's also talk about how this WVU roster (with or without Javan and Brenen) reminds me of the Olive Garden.

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Let's talk about the Monster Energy Big 12.

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After quickly reacting to the news that Brenen Lorient could return to WVU for a fifth year, Troy Van Camp (@EerMoment on X) from Mountaineer Moment returns to the podcast to discuss his favorite all-time Mountaineer Moment, how different this team would be with both Brenen Lorient and Javan Buchanan, figure out which player on the roster is affected most by BLo and Javan returning, and more! Check out Mountaineer Moment on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts!

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After quickly discussing the abundunce of legal actions against the NCAA, Schuyler Callihan (@Callihan_ on X) from West Virginia on SI joins the podcast to discuss the joys of writing vs podcasting, predicting how the legal dust will settle with Brenen Lorient and Javan Buchanan, which projected bench player will have the biggest impact this season, and more! Go to si.com/college/westvirginia and watch Schuyler on the West Virginia on SI YouTube channel.

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After quickly discussing the Javan Buchanan waiver situation, Mike Asti (@MikeAsti11 on X) from WV Sports Now joins the podcast to discuss covering your alma mater, what goes into a good press conference question, and Mike's thoughts on the upcoming season. Go to WVSportsNow.com and listen to The Mountaineer Report with Mike and Luke Blain wherever you listen to podcasts!

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After a quick non-conference schedule update and talking about the moment we're in with the song Country Roads, Mountaineer Paul (@PaulMountaineer on X) from Locked On West Virginia joins the podcast to share his excitement about Year 2 of the Hodge Era, his excitement about Miles Sadler, plus we do a fantasy draft of Mountaineer Point Guards from the 2000's. Check out Locked On West Virginia on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts!

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After a long break...I'm (we're) back! What's happened in the last six weeks (spoiler alert...not much with basketball)? What does recent history say WVU is getting with the 3rd ranked PG in the national recruiting class? How have starting freshman WVU point guards fared in the 2000's?

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How much longer will the 180+ days until the 2026-27 basketball season feel without Best Virginia in this summer's TBT? Is Miles Sadler the most hyped incoming freshman point guard since Jonathan Hargett? Has Ross Hodge's HS and transfer portal recruiting raised the bar in year 2?

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