BYU Basketball Recruiting Notebook: Rob Wright Decision, Recruiting News
PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 19: Robert Wright III #1 of the BYU Cougars dribbles the ball while being guarded by Chendall Weaver #2 of the Texas Longhorns during the second half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Moda Center on March 19, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images BYU Basketball has six players in the transfer portal and, for now, must replace their entire starting five for next season. 5-Star Bruce Branch will start next season, and BYU added another starter with Collin Chandler’s commitment.
It’s still early in the portal and process, and BYU has several needs to go to fill out its roster. Below are some of things I am hearing. Rob Wright Decision Rob entered the transfer portal last Wednesday.
As I reported previously, his camp had been openly shopping him around for over a month. Rob asked BYU for a number that would have made him one of the highest paid player in college basketball, and as much as BYU wanted to keep him around, they couldn’t/wouldn’t pay that number. At that time I thought there was virtually zero chance Rob would return, but since then sources have indicated to me that there is a real chance Rob returns to BYU.
Rob’s asking price has since come down, and throughout this whole time Rob has liked BYU and Kevin Young. Rob likely isn’t a NBA player, and these next two years represent the chance for him to make the most money in his life. I don’t blame him/his family/his “people” wanting to maximize his earnings.
Washington transfer Zoom Diallo’s decision is worth monitoring. The point guard visited Kentucky and is one of the top point guards in the portal. If he commits to UK, then their interest in Rob likely falls off.
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