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Report: Rob Wright III withdraws from transfer portal, will return to BYU
TL;DR
Rob Wright III has withdrawn from the transfer portal and will return to BYU for the upcoming season. He had previously entered the portal on April 8, attracting interest from several major programs.
BYU Cougars guard Robert Wright III (1) screams after being fouled with seconds left in the game with the Texas Tech Red Raiders at the Marriott Center in Provo, on Saturday, March 7, 2026. BYU won 82-76. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Rob Wright III isn’t going anywhere.
BYU’s star point guard has withdrawn from the transfer portal and will return to the Cougars, according to multiple national reports Wednesday.
Wright had entered the portal on April 8, immediately becoming one of the most coveted players on the transfer market and garnering interest from a number of prominent programs.
One such suitor was Kentucky, which emerged as a top contender in the Wright sweepstakes, according to multiple reports.
However, it was also reported that Wright returning to BYU remained on the table as a legitimate possibility.
Wright did take a recruiting visit to Kentucky this week, but former BYU and current Wildcats head coach Mark Pope was unable to secure a commitment before Wright left Lexington.
Now, rather than play for Pope, Wright will run it back with Kevin Young, Pope’s successor in Provo.
In his first campaign as a Cougar after transferring from Baylor, Wright averaged 18.5 points and 4.6 assists per game while shooting 41% from 3-point range.
Such production earned the 6-foot-1 sophomore All-Big 12 Third Team honors, having made the league’s All-Freshman Team in 2025 at Baylor as well.
Of the eight BYU players to have entered the transfer portal this offseason, Wright is the only one to return to the Cougars.
While Wright will be BYU’s lone incumbent starter from this past season, he will be joined by ex-Kentucky guard Collin Chandler, 5-star freshman forward Bruce Branch and whoever else Young can add from the portal or overseas.
But in Wright, Chandler and Branch, Young has a solid core to build around in an attempt to lead BYU deeper into 2027’s NCAA Tournament.
BYU Cougars guard Robert Wright III (1) celebrates after hitting a three pointer as Utah and BYU play at the Huntsman Center in in Salt Lake City, on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Q&A
Why did Rob Wright III enter the transfer portal?
Rob Wright III entered the transfer portal to explore potential opportunities at other programs before deciding to return to BYU.
What impact will Rob Wright III's return have on BYU's basketball team?
His return is expected to significantly strengthen BYU's roster, as he is considered a star point guard and a key player for the team.
Which programs showed interest in Rob Wright III before he returned to BYU?
Rob Wright III garnered interest from several prominent programs, although specific names were not disclosed in the reports.
