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BYU gets Baylor guard Rob Wright for $3.5 million

Posted on 4/9/25 at 3:12 pm
Posted by Kinderman
Member since Oct 2023
1184 posts
Posted on 4/9/25 at 3:12 pm
Mormons spending that money. He’ll be joining the No. 1 recruit in the country, AJ Dybantsa, whose NIL is reported to be close to $7 million.



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This past season, Wright - a rising sophomore - averaged 11.5 points, 4.2 assists, and 2.1 rebounds. A former Montverde Academy standout, Wright played alongside Maryland’s Derik Queen, Georgia’s Asa Newell, UConn’s Liam McNeeley, and the expected number-one pick in this year’s NBA Draft, Cooper Flagg.
Posted by tigerbait1.6
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2013
4716 posts
Posted on 4/9/25 at 3:22 pm to
Jesus F'n Christ
Posted by Underwood
Member since Dec 2022
1309 posts
Posted on 4/9/25 at 3:22 pm to
Arguments about whether BYU is using LDS money to fund vs private alumni. Their assets are $250 billion or more.
Posted by Michael T. Tiger
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2004
8806 posts
Posted on 4/9/25 at 3:25 pm to
I believe!
Posted by SPEEDY
2005 Tiger Smack Poster of the Year
Member since Dec 2003
87273 posts
Posted on 4/9/25 at 3:35 pm to
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averaged 11.5 points, 4.2 assists, and 2.1 rebounds


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NIL amount is $3.5 million


Posted by saintsfan22
baton rouge
Member since May 2006
78930 posts
Posted on 4/9/25 at 3:38 pm to
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Arguments about whether BYU is using LDS money to fund vs private alumni. Their assets are $250 billion or more.

It's the Jazz owner
Posted by lsudirtbag
Prairieville
Member since Oct 2021
511 posts
Posted on 4/9/25 at 3:45 pm to
3.5 Million for just a guy???

What would Shaq have been worth at LSU?
Posted by holdmuh keystonelite
Member since Oct 2020
3867 posts
Posted on 4/9/25 at 3:47 pm to
Big 12 teams throwing huge money to keep their players today.
Posted by Underwood
Member since Dec 2022
1309 posts
Posted on 4/9/25 at 3:56 pm to
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Big 12 teams throwing huge money to keep their players today


The Big 12 has been the best basketball conference since covid


ETA: @ downvotes. They sent 6 different programs to the Elite 8 in that time frame,
Baylor won in 2021, Kansas in 2022, Houston Runner Up in 2025
I know I know, don't worry, the SEC is the bestest best conference to ever conference


This post was edited on 4/9/25 at 4:55 pm
Posted by usc6158
Member since Feb 2008
38680 posts
Posted on 4/9/25 at 4:00 pm to
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It's the Jazz owner



Thought NBA owners couldn't donate to collectives? Ishba had to stop donating to MSU when he bought the Suns
Posted by chalmetteowl
Chalmette
Member since Jan 2008
53845 posts
Posted on 4/9/25 at 4:02 pm to
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Thought NBA owners couldn't donate to collectives?


Why would that be a rule?
Posted by shutterspeed
MS Gulf Coast
Member since May 2007
70922 posts
Posted on 4/9/25 at 4:13 pm to
Are all these NIL figures we’ve been seeing per year?


Posted by Crimson K
Tuscaloosa
Member since Dec 2018
7307 posts
Posted on 4/9/25 at 4:13 pm to
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What would Shaq have been worth at LSU?


That is really a fascinating question. I mean $15 million seems pretty reasonable with multimillion bumps every year as long as he sticks around.
Posted by usc6158
Member since Feb 2008
38680 posts
Posted on 4/9/25 at 4:15 pm to
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Why would that be a rule?


So you aren’t paying guys you are potentially drafting or trying to sign as a free agent in the future, whether a real or perceived conflict.

It’s not really a rule but more suggested by the league.

LINK

There is a lot of wealth in the BYU alumni base, not just Smith.
This post was edited on 4/9/25 at 4:17 pm
Posted by KingofthePoint
Member since Feb 2009
10855 posts
Posted on 4/9/25 at 4:21 pm to
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Jesus F'n Christ

Joseph f’n Smith
Posted by mattz1122
Member since Oct 2007
55752 posts
Posted on 4/9/25 at 4:23 pm to
Does he have to convert?
Posted by BZ504
Texas
Member since Oct 2005
13037 posts
Posted on 4/9/25 at 4:24 pm to
Is the Jazz owner the same as the Utah NHL franchise?
Posted by Madking
Member since Apr 2016
67032 posts
Posted on 4/9/25 at 4:24 pm to
lol
Posted by usc6158
Member since Feb 2008
38680 posts
Posted on 4/9/25 at 4:25 pm to
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Is the Jazz owner the same as the Utah NHL franchise?


Yes
Posted by jlovel7
NOT Louisiana
Member since Aug 2014
23893 posts
Posted on 4/9/25 at 4:25 pm to
I could not be more checked out on college sports at this point. My interest in it has just flatlined since 2020. It is casual at best.
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