The college basketball world has its eyes on AJ Dybantsa, BYU’s five-star phenom. But Aaron Torres, the sharp-eyed analyst who doesn’t miss much, is watching someone else entirely. After diving into the Cougars’ summer workout footage, he’s made a bold prediction that could reshape how we view this loaded BYU roster.
Why Does Aaron Torres Believe Rob Wright III Will Lead the Nation in Assists?
During a recent podcast episode, Torres assessed BYU’s newest additions after reviewing the team’s “UNCUT: SUMMER WORKOUTS” video. However, it wasn’t the future NBA lottery pick who caught his attention. The analyst was particularly impressed by what he observed from transfer point guard Rob Wright III.
“By the way, I was thinking about this. I don’t know if fantasy college basketball even exists,” Torres stated. “I think Rob Wright might lead the nation in assists this year. And part of it is just based on that video that I saw. They have so much size, so much athleticism.”
This prediction carries significant weight given Wright’s impressive freshman campaign at Baylor. He averaged 4.2 assists per game and earned Big 12 All-Freshman Team honors. His 148 total assists ranked fifth among all Division I freshmen, showing he already knows how to distribute the ball at college basketball’s highest level.
Torres emphasized that BYU’s championship aspirations extend far beyond their marquee recruit. “And that’s what I keep coming back to with BYU. I think everybody thinks, ‘Oh, BYU is just AJ Dybantsa.’ No,” he explained.
“Richie Saunders was all Big 12 first team. He might be a preseason all-American. Dybantsa is going to be a top-five pick. Probably top two pick, maybe the number one pick. Rob Wright is going to be all Big 12 caliber.”
What Makes Wright the Perfect Engine for BYU’s Explosive Offense?
The college basketball expert further reinforced Wright’s pivotal role in BYU’s system. “Rob Wright is going to be the engine that makes everything go,” Torres said. “And then you got a bunch of guys that could just knock down threes.”
Wright’s statistical foundation supports this bold prediction. At Baylor, he accumulated numerous double-digit assist games, including a career-high 13 against Norfolk State. Additionally, he showed his scoring ability when he dropped 22 points in an overtime loss to BYU, ironically against his future team.
The BYU summer workout video that sparked Torres’ forecast revealed the team’s outstanding athleticism. The footage showed players meeting NBA average standards for jump testing metrics, giving elite athletes to work with as targets for his passes.
This physical foundation, combined with Wright’s proven playmaking skills and the presence of elite scorers like Dybantsa and Saunders, creates an environment where assist numbers could reach unprecedented levels. When you have shooters who can finish and athletic men who can run the floor, a skilled point guard like Wright becomes the conductor of a high-powered orchestra.
