BYU Guard Robert Wright III Heading to Transfer Portal, Leaving Kevin Young Scrambling
Robert Wright III is bouncing. The BYU guard is planning to enter the transfer portal, sources confirmed, marking his third school in three years after starting his college career at Baylor in 2024-25. This is a massive hit for coach Kevin Young, who is already bracing for other major departures this offseason.
One of the Country's Most Dynamic Scorers
Wright was electric for the Cougars this past season. A third-team All-Big 12 selection, he averaged 18.1 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.6 assists while shooting 41% from 3-point range. We're talking about a point guard who could take over a game on any given night. He had five games of at least 25 points in Big 12 play alone, including back-to-back performances in February where he dropped 30 points against Baylor and then followed it up with 39 points against Colorado. That's the kind of firepower that changes close games.
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BYU Facing a Complete Overhaul
Wright's departure is just the beginning of a major roster overhaul for Young. The Cougars are expected to lose AJ Dybantsa, the nation's leading scorer and a potential No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, along with Richie Saunders, an All-Big 12 pick and one of the program's all-time greats. When you lose that kind of talent in one offseason, you're not competing at a high level next season.
Before joining BYU, Wright played his freshman season at Baylor in 2024-25, where he averaged 11.5 points and 4.2 assists. Now, as a Delaware native looking for his next stop, Wright will have plenty of options on the market. Young and the Cougars, meanwhile, are staring down a complete rebuild.
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