Young Alum of the Month: Tanner Hoops

March 2026

 Hometown: Storm Lake, IA

  Major(s) and Graduation Date: Digital Media - May 2018

  Favorite BVU Class: Media Project, my senior year capstone class with Dr. Frantz

  Job Title & Company: Play-By-Play Broadcaster; Gopher Radio Network and Sioux Falls Canaries

Major Job/Position Responsibilities: I provide play-by-play commentary for college and professional sporting events on television and radio.

What do you like most about your job/position? I love storytelling and bringing special moments to life for the audience. I love the people I meet and the places I get to travel.

 What does it mean to you to be a beaver? Being a beaver means belonging to a community that wants to see you succeed. At  BVU you’ll find professors who help you create a path to achieve your goals and friends who will push you towards them.

  What advice would you give to current students at BVU? Be involved. Join a team, club or group. There are so many ways to pursue your passions and make lifelong connections, take advantage of as many as you can.