Robert Wright III was named the Big 12 Player of the Week on Monday, November 9, according to a league announcement. The junior earned the award for the first time in his career following standout performances in wins over Ohio State and Omaha.
During the specified period, Wright III averaged 27.0 points and 3.0 assists per game. He recorded shooting percentages of 66.7 percent from the field, 62.5 percent from 3-point range, and 92.9 percent from the free throw line.
In a game against Ohio State, Wright III scored 35 points, including 21 points after halftime. This performance made him only the fifth NCAA Division I men’s basketball player since 1996 to record at least 35 points, five assists, and one or fewer turnovers in a season opener against a major conference opponent. In that matchup, he went 10-of-16 from the field, 4-of-5 from three-point range, and 11-of-12 from the free throw line. He and teammate Tyler Betsey became the second BYU teammates in the last 15 seasons to each attempt five or more 3-pointers and hit at least 66.7 percent of them in a single game.
In a 108-67 victory over Omaha on Friday evening at the Marriott Center, Wright III recorded a game-high 19 points in 24 minutes. He shot 8-of-11 from the field, 1-of-3 from three, and 2-of-2 from the charity stripe.
With the win over Omaha, the Cougars improved to a 6-0 record under third-year head coach Kevin Young when scoring 100 or more points.
The BYU men's basketball team is scheduled to return to action on Tuesday, Nov. 10, when they host Queens. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. on ESPN+.
