Get to know sophomore guard Jesse Wade

Jesse Wade is a sophomore guard from Kaysville, Utah. Learn more about him below and scroll to the bottom of the page to collect his digital card and find links to learn more about the rest of the squad.

Why did you choose BYU? I grew up a huge BYU fan, it’s close to home. It has an incredible environment and it just felt right.

When did you start playing basketball? As long as I can remember I’ve been playing basketball, but why, just because I loved it. I just loved the game. I looked up to Allen Iverson, but that was more when I was older. AI, that’s my guy.

What are your pregame rituals? I drink blue gatorade. That’s about it though. I did it my very first game in high school and played pretty well, and stuck with it ever since.

What was the first BYU sporting event you attended? I think it was a football game. My parents went to BYU and I was born while they were here.

What is your favorite sport besides basketball? Golf, or football. I played football in high school, quarterback. My favorite golfer is Phil Mickelson.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? I would go to Corsica, in the south of France. I served my mission there and it was the best.

What is something most people don't know about you? I speak French.

What do you do when you're not playing basketball? Homework and nothing, playing more basketball.

What do you want to do for a career? I would like to go into the medical field. I love the way the body works and helping people.

What is your favorite thing about BYU so far? How religion is incorporated in the classes.

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