Former 5-Star Robert Wright Reportedly Transfers to BYU from Baylor, Joins AJ Dybantsa

AJ Dybantsa will have a solid running mate next season.

BYU reported landed former 5-star guard Robert Wright in the transfer portal on Thursday, according to Joe Tipton of On3, leaving Baylor after averaging 11.5 points and 4.2 assists per game as a freshman.

Wright won't come cheap, with Jeff Goodman of Field of 68 reporting his NIL package is worth $3 million. Other previous reports had the figure at $3.5 million.

BYU fans have plenty to be excited about heading into the 2025-26 season.

The Cougars landed the No. 2 player in the Class of 2025, according to 247Sports' Composite Rankings, when they brought aboard Dybantsa. His addition, alongside the commitments of 4-star center Xavion Staton and 4-star power forward Chamberlain Burgess, has BYU at No. 11 in the 2025 recruiting class rankings.

There have also been losses for these Cougars.

Dallin Hall is departing the school for Virginia and Egor Demin is off to the NBA, with both decisions necessitating the need to bring aboard a guard like Wright. Forward Kanon Catchings is also transferring away from BYU, while portal targets like Silas Demary Jr. (Georgia) and Yaxel Lendeborg (Michigan) chose other schools. And seniors Trevin Knell, Fousseyni Traore, Mawot Mag and Trey Stewart are graduating.

Excitement nonetheless remains high, and for good reason.

BYU is coming off a fantastic 2024-25 season after going 26-10 and reaching the Sweet 16, where the Cougars lost to Alabama. They were led by forward Richie Saunders (16.5 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 43.2 percent from three), who should combine with Dybantsa and Wright to give the Cougars a formidable core group next season.

Obviously, adding a player like Dybantsa—who could potentially be the top overall pick at the 2026 NBA draft—basically guaranteed a successful offseason for the Cougars. But bringing aboard a player like Wright is another fantastic addition for BYU as it looks to claim a Big 12 title and make another deep run at next season's NCAA tournament.