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Dawson Baker: Navigating Injury and Building Impact Beyond the Bench

Dawson Baker: Navigating Injury and Building Impact Beyond the Bench

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 In this episode of Beyond the Game, Mike Lacey is joined by BYU guard Dawson Baker. Known for his lethal three-point shooting and ability to penetrate defenses, Dawson has faced a challenging road marked by injury and a transition from UC Irvine to the Big 12 stage. Dawson opens up about the mental toll of being sidelined, his transformative mission to Micronesia, and the mature perspective he brings to his future in Provo. In this episode, we discuss: The Injury Struggle: Dawson shares the "worst thing about sports", watching opportunities pass by from the bench, and how he’s shifting his mindset to prepare for what's next. Lessons from Micronesia: A deep dive into Dawson’s mission experience, from sleeping on floors and eating fish and rice to learning that "there are blessings on the other side of hard". The "Refiner’s Fire": What it was really like returning to college basketball after two years away, including the physical "fire" of working back into shape during Covid. Changing the Shot: The surprising story of how Dawson completely rebuilt his shooting form after his mission, leading to a standout freshman year at UC Irvine. NIL & Mature Decisions: Dawson discusses the impact of NIL on modern college athletes and how he’s marinating on his decision to return for another year. Big 12 Atmosphere: Mike breaks down the impressive Big 12 football attendance numbers and reflects on how the BYU stadium environment has evolved since his playing days in the 1980s Plus, Mike shares a personal connection to Dawson’s injury journey, reflecting on his own ACL tear and the difficulty of watching from the sidelines. #byubasketball #byucougars #collegebasketball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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