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Darian DeVries can finally take a deep breath. 

Since being hired as West Virginia University's head basketball coach on March 24th, DeVries has been operating at full speed.  He has completely retooled the roster, and hired a coaching staff.  

The good news is that he likes what he has built.  And, oh yeah, he can finally just coach his team. 
Fortunately, WVU has an overseas trip next month which gives the Mountaineers 10 additional practice days. 

In this episode, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi sit down with DeVries to learn about why he accepted the position and how he'll build the program. 

It's an insightful look inside the process with plenty of answers to the questions Mountaineer fans have been asking. 

Oliver Straw is a young man, but he's already seen the world. 

The standout West Virginia University punter was born in the United States, but has lived in England, Bangkok and Australia.  

Those life-experiences give him a unique and special perspective as he prepares for his junior season at WVU. 

In this Summer Series episode, Brad Howe and Tony Caridi introduce you to a colorful and insightful member of the Mountaineers.

  

Reaction to the passing of West Virginia legend Jerry West continues following his death on Wednesday at the age of 86.  

In this episode, Brad Howe and Tony Caridi are joined by former WVU basketball coach John Beilien, Houston Rockets Director of Scouting Chris Wallace, WVU Hall of Fame member Willie Akers, Metronews' Jeff Jenkins and WVU Director of Athletics Content John Antonik.

The group shares its thoughts on West's life and the impact he had on the state of West Virginia and the sport of basketball. 

He's  back! 

Nathan Adrian has returned to Morgantown after another successful season playing professionally in Italy.  

The former Mountaineer standout and 3 Guys co-host recaps his season in Italy's highest division.

He also shares his insight on his continued development as a player and his future plans. 

Listener questions and comments complete the episode. 

Chad Scott is a different dude.  And that's a compliment. 

The West Virginia University offensive coordinator shares positivity with quick strike phrases, that are validated by how he lives his life.  

In this episode, the "Guys" dig deep into Scott's philosophy both on and off the field.  It's a wonderful combination of stories and insight into his five seasons in Morgantown. 

Brad and Tony also get a breakdown of each offensive position as the Mountaineers begin summer workouts this week. 

She was a top-5 national basketball recruit in high school, but she decided to play volleyball instead.

She hired a former professional baseball player, who never played volleyball, to join her first coaching staff. 

Jen Greeny, West Virginia's new volleyball coach, has made some surprising decisions during her carrer and they've all worked fantastically. 

Now six months into her new job in Morgantown, the building of the WVU program is operating at full speed. The new coach knows the challenges that lie ahead, but her experience gives her the confidence to know she will succeed. 

In this episode, Greeny visits Brad Howe and Tony Caridi for an in-depth conversatioin on her career and decision to make Morgantown her new home.