Jan 14 2025 123 mins 10
The January 13, 2025, episode of Y’s Guys delivered an action-packed livestream covering the latest updates across BYU athletics. Hosts Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler kicked off the show with a recap of BYU Football’s latest recruiting win, welcoming four-star athlete McKay Madsen, who chose BYU over Oregon and UCLA. They highlighted Madsen’s versatility as a linebacker and running back, as well as his recognition as the Navy All-American Bowl’s "Man of the Year." The hosts also previewed BYU’s 2025 Big 12 football schedule and the preseason poll rankings.
The episode featured two special guests. Justin Young, BYU Basketball’s Director of Recruiting, shared insights into the future of the program, highlighting the potential impact of standout recruits AJ Dybantsa and Xavion Staton, as well as BYU’s recruiting strategies under his brother, Head Coach Kevin Young. Later, Women’s Basketball Head Coach Amber Whiting joined the show to discuss her team’s Big 12 journey, the growth of young stars like Delaney Gibb and Amari Whiting, and plans to address challenges with size and consistency.
Other highlights included reflections on Kalani Sitake’s upcoming induction into the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame, updates on BYU Men’s Basketball’s struggles in the Big 12, and a roundup of BYU women’s sports, including volleyball, gymnastics, and softball. The episode concluded with engaging audience interactions, fun trivia, and a look ahead to next week’s show featuring Olympian Jimmer Fredette.
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