Rob Wright III opts to return to BYU following Kentucky visit
By Ethan Stone
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Just a week after entering the transfer portal, BYU’s Robert Wright III announced on Wednesday that he’ll be returning to play for Kevin Young and the Cougars next season, according to On3’s Joe Tipton.
Wright is a shifty, score-first guard who shot 41% from 3 and dropped 30+ a few times last season while leading a dangerous BYU offense. Wright and BYU — headlined by future NBA lottery pick AJ Dybantsa — advanced to a 3rd straight tournament appearance but fell to Texas in the first round.
This is definitely a blow for Kentucky and head coach Mark Pope, who just recently hosted Wright on an official visit. Wright has the makings of a potential All-SEC player, which Kentucky needs after Otega Oweh’s departure this offseason. Pope has also lost several players to the portal, including Collin Chandler (BYU), Brandon Garrison (Alabama) and Denzel Aberdeen (Florida).
Pope definitely has a lot of work to do in building a viable roster for next season. Most of last season’s team is out the door, and the Wildcats are one of just 5 teams that has yet to land a transfer portal commitment this offseason.
As you can see in the post above, PG Zoom Diallo is likely to draw Kentucky’s focus next. Diallo is a true point guard and, like Wright, a capable scorer — plus, he’ll retain 2 seasons of eligibility wherever he lands.
Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.
