{"id":62814,"date":"2025-08-06T14:47:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T14:47:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/62814\/"},"modified":"2025-08-06T14:47:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T14:47:08","slug":"not-aj-dybantsa-another-byu-star-predicted-to-lead-assist-charts-after-cougars-video-package","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/62814\/","title":{"rendered":"Not AJ Dybantsa, Another BYU Star Predicted to Lead Assist Charts After Cougars&#8217; Video Package"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The college basketball world has its eyes on AJ Dybantsa, BYU\u2019s five-star phenom. But Aaron Torres, the sharp-eyed analyst who doesn\u2019t miss much, is watching someone else entirely. After diving into the Cougars\u2019 summer workout footage, he\u2019s made a bold prediction that could reshape how we view this loaded BYU roster.<\/p>\n<p>    Why Does Aaron Torres Believe Rob Wright III Will Lead the Nation in Assists?<\/p>\n<p>During a recent podcast episode, Torres assessed BYU\u2019s newest additions after reviewing the team\u2019s \u201cUNCUT: SUMMER WORKOUTS\u201d video. However, it wasn\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy the way, I was thinking about this. I don\u2019t know if fantasy college basketball even exists,\u201d Torres stated. \u201cI 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>This prediction carries significant weight given Wright\u2019s 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\u2019s highest level.<\/p>\n<p>Torres emphasized that BYU\u2019s championship aspirations extend far beyond their marquee recruit. \u201cAnd that\u2019s what I keep coming back to with BYU. I think everybody thinks, \u2018Oh, BYU is just AJ Dybantsa.\u2019 No,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=op0pV8METo0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">he explained<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRichie 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>What Makes Wright the Perfect Engine for BYU\u2019s Explosive Offense?<\/p>\n<p>The college basketball expert further reinforced Wright\u2019s pivotal role in BYU\u2019s system. \u201cRob Wright is going to be the engine that makes everything go,\u201d Torres said. \u201cAnd then you got a bunch of guys that could just knock down threes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Wright\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>The BYU summer workout video that sparked Torres\u2019 forecast revealed the team\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>This physical foundation, combined with Wright\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The college basketball world has its eyes on AJ Dybantsa, BYU\u2019s five-star phenom. 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