Dave McCann

Provo

Play-by-Play Announcer, Host, Producer at KBYU-TV 11 (Provo, UT)

Sportswriter/Sportscaster/Public Speaker/Podcast Host/Play-by-Play announcer — Deseret News, BYUtv, ESPN+ and Y’s Guys

Articles

In-state kids make a difference in BYU's 9-8 win over Utah

3 days ago | deseret.com | Dave McCann

In a rivalry game that had just about everything, three in-state kids made three spectacular plays Tuesday night to lift BYU to a 9-8 victory in the program's 384th battle against Utah. Freshman Ridge Erickson (Dixie High) belted a 3-run double in the Cougars five-run third inning to take a 6-2 lead in front of a full house at Miller Park.
Done with surprises, BYU's future is laced with expectations

3 days ago | deseret.com | Dave McCann

The biggest moments in BYU sports history have a running theme - almost all of them were pleasant surprises. On the contrary, the stinging disappointments were often saddled by expectations. Finding a balance between the expected and unexpected isn't easy and on the cusp of an athletic year that could camouflage joy and make it harder to find, the Cougar fan is sure to be tested.
Done with surprises, BYU’s future is laced with expectations

3 days ago | share.google | Dave McCann

The biggest moments in BYU sports history have a running theme — almost all of them were pleasant surprises. On the contrary, the stinging disappointments were often saddled by expectations. Finding a balance between the expected and unexpected isn’t easy and on the cusp of an athletic year that could camouflage joy and make it harder to find, the Cougar fan is sure to be tested.
BYU's Chase Roberts vows to be ready for Aug. 30 opener

1 week ago | deseret.com | Dave McCann

When Chase Roberts hit the turf in the second quarter against Colorado, tearing the labrum in his left shoulder, he knew his night at the Alamo Bowl was over and the long road to recovery to be ready for Portland State was about to begin. Months removed from the play, and deep into his rehab, Roberts told the "Y's Guys" podcast this week that the healing process is right on schedule. "It's great. I can do everything. I have been catching," said the bearded, 6-foot-4, 210-pound recent graduate.
The 2 sides of AJ Dybantsa

1 week ago | deseret.com | Dave McCann

Just minutes into his "Y's Guys" interview Monday night, it became quite clear that there are two AJ Dybantsas. "I'm a big family guy. I do everything for my family and with my family. It's good to have my family around knowing that I have unconditional love to the left and right of me."- AJ Dybantsa The first is the world's No. 1 basketball recruit who is a dominator on the court and the projected first prize in the 2026 NBA draft.
AJ Dybantsa, Blair Treu & Chase Roberts in Studio with Hosts Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Dave McCann |Blaine Fowler

This festive Cinco de Mayo edition of Y's Guys delivers a packed show of high-impact stories and unforgettable guests. Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler break down the latest in BYU Football and Basketball, welcome three standout guests, and celebrate national-level achievements across BYU athletics. With BYU's football season just three months away, the energy is already building-and so is the Cougar hype.
BYU trio among a handful of college basketball players paying it forward

1 week ago | deseret.com | Dave McCann

It's no easy chore for BYU basketball players to escape the program's soaring expectations, which, like the morning sun, seem to rise brighter each day. Whether it's Joe Lunardi's projection as a No. 2 seed for next year's NCAA Tournament or CBS Sports ranking BYU No. 5 in its preseason poll, the Cougars are hot and getting hotter. To get out of the heat, Keba Keita and Khadim Mboup are going to a place that's even hotter - but for a very cool reason.
Kevin Young, Cougars gearing up for a wild ride

1 week ago | deseret.com | Dave McCann

If Cougars were cars, BYU basketball coach Kevin Young would have quite a fleet and a garage loaded with collector's items - including the game's most sought-after new model. The coach still has a few vacant stalls to fill, but the ensemble already assembled has basketball aficionados eager for that clarion call of "Start your engines!"When the Cougars fire up the season against Villanova on Nov.
Kevin Young, Cougars are building a fleet fit for a wild ride

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Dave McCann

If Cougars were cars, BYU basketball coach Kevin Young would have quite a fleet and a garage loaded with collector’s items — including the game’s most sought-after new model. The coach still has a few vacant stalls to fill, but the ensemble already assembled has basketball aficionados eager for that clarion call of “Start your engines!”When the Cougars fire up the season against Villanova on Nov.
Thanks to the transfer portal, there’s seldom a dull day along the college sports landscape

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Dave McCann

The offseason has arrived at halftime. BYU is four months removed from its 36-14 triumph against Colorado at the Alamo Bowl and is four months out from the 2025 season opener against Portland State. Time is flying by, and nothing has quickened the calendar’s pace or has shortened what used to feel like an eternal wait from the bowl season to a new season more than the transfer portal. AdvertisementThe portal is a mystical place that pitches the allure of a quick fix for everybody involved.