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Rob Wright III returns to BYU, spurns Kentucky
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Rob Wright III has decided to return to BYU after withdrawing from the transfer portal, rejecting an opportunity to join Kentucky. The star point guard averaged 18.1 points and was a key player for BYU last season.
Robert Wright III is not going anywhere.
BYU's star point guard has decided to withdraw from the transfer portal and will return to the Cougars, according to ESPN's Jeff Borzello. He was one of the top players in the portal and visited the Kentucky Wildcats, but head coach Kevin Young was able to convince him to return for a second season at BYU.
Wright emerged as one of the best point guards in the country last season, averaging 18.1 points, 4.6 assists, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game. He started 35 games for them and made the All-Big-12 Third-Team. He shot 44.5% from the floor, 38.8% from 3-point range, and 81.0% from the free-throw line.
He started his career at Baylor and had a productive freshman season with the Bears before transferring to BYU ahead of the 2025-26 season. With star freshman AJ Dybantsa off to the NBA, Wright is now BYU's top returning player and will look to help them take another step after they went 23-12 and lost in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Wright was ranked as the No. 6 overall player and No. 1 point guard in the portal by On3 before his exit. He has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
The Cougars have already made several key additions through the portal, landing former Syracuse forward Tyler Betsy and former Kentucky guard Collin Chandler. Both are four-star prospects with On3 ranking Chandler as the No. 32 overall player in the portal and Betsy the No. 163.
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Q&A
Why did Rob Wright III choose to return to BYU instead of transferring to Kentucky?
Rob Wright III was convinced by BYU head coach Kevin Young to stay for a second season, despite being one of the top players in the transfer portal.
What were Rob Wright III's statistics during his last season at BYU?
Last season, Rob Wright III averaged 18.1 points, 4.6 assists, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game, while shooting 44.5% from the field.
How did BYU perform in the NCAA Tournament last season?
BYU had a record of 23-12 last season and lost in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
