Former BYU Star Robert Wright III Trending Towards Kentucky

Wright will visit Lexington on Monday as Kentucky emerges as the leader for the transfer portal point guard.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 9:18pm

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Former BYU point guard Robert Wright III is reportedly trending towards transferring to the University of Kentucky, according to a report from Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68. Wright, who averaged 18.1 points and 4.6 assists per game last season, will visit Lexington on Monday as Kentucky looks to add the talented guard to their roster.

Why it matters

The addition of Wright would be a major boost for Kentucky, who failed to meet expectations last season and are looking to reload their roster through the transfer portal. Wright's scoring ability and playmaking skills could help the Wildcats improve upon their 22-14 record and second-round NCAA Tournament exit.

The details

Wright showed significant improvement from his freshman season at Baylor, where he averaged 11.5 points and 4.2 assists per game. At BYU last season, he emerged as one of the top guards in the country, shooting 41% from three-point range. The Cougars' season fell short of expectations, however, after star player Richie Saunders went down with a season-ending injury.

  • Wright will visit Lexington on Monday, April 14, 2026.
  • Last season, Wright averaged 18.1 points and 4.6 assists per game at BYU.

The players

Robert Wright III

A former point guard at BYU who averaged 18.1 points and 4.6 assists per game last season and is now in the transfer portal.

Mark Pope

The head coach at Kentucky, who previously coached Wright at BYU.

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What they’re saying

“Kentucky is the leader for BYU point guard Rob Wright, source told @TheFieldOf68.”

— Jeff Goodman, Analyst

What’s next

If Wright commits to Kentucky, he would be joining forces with former BYU coach Mark Pope, who is entering his third season with the Wildcats.

The takeaway

The transfer of Robert Wright III to Kentucky would be a significant addition for the Wildcats as they look to bounce back from a disappointing season and return to their status as one of the top programs in college basketball.