BYU players Collin Chandler and Robert Wright III named to preseason watch lists

Two BYU men's basketball players have earned spots on prestigious preseason watch lists for the 2026-27 season. Collin Chandler, a junior shooting guard and transfer from Kentucky, was named to the Naismith Starting 5 Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Top 20 Preseason Watch List. Chandler recently demonstrated strong form in exhibition games, including a 23-point performance against UNLV.

Robert Wright III, a junior point guard, has been named to the Naismith Starting 5 Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Top 20 Preseason Watch List for the second consecutive year. Wright III, who averaged 18.1 points per game last season, also performed well in recent exhibition play, contributing 19 points in a victory over UNLV.

These individual honors come as BYU prepares to open its season in Salt Lake City against Ohio State. The Cougars are looking to build on their previous season's success following the departure of AJ Dybantsa and Richie Saunders to the NBA.