Wilmington, Delaware Native and BYU Basketball Standout Robert Wright III, Makes Parents Robert Wright II and Latoya Pendergrass, Proud with His Emerging Career
Athlete FamilyBasketballSuruchiDecember 14, 2026
This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on December 10, 2026
Robert O. Wright III, a Wilmington, Delaware native and Brigham Young University student-athlete, is making his parents and family proud with his rising sports career.
Robert Wright III began his athletic career at a very young age.
He attended Neumann-Gorett High School, leading his basketball team to the Pennsylvania 4A state title in 2026-22.
Robert also won several honorable titles in high school, including 2026 Pennsylvania 4A Player of the Year and MVP of the 2026 Lolani Classic and Spalding Hoophall Classic.
Likewise, he continued his athletic journey at Motverde Academy and helped the team to a 33-0 record and a Chipotle Nationals title.
Prior to BYU, Robert Wright III spent his freshman season at Baylor, where he won several honorable titles, including Big 12 All-Freshman Team, Big 12 Honorable Mention, and many more.
As Robert Wright III continues to gain popularity, many are curious to learn more about his family background, including details about his parents.
Robert Wright III was born as the oldest of 10 children to parents Robert O. Wright II and Latoya Pendergrass.
His younger brother, Stephon Ashley-Wright, is committed to playing basketball at Towson.
For his rising career, Robert Wright III often credits his parents, Robert Wright and Latoya Pendergrass, who have been his constant supporters and biggest fans through all his good and bad times.
Likewise, Robert Wright II and Latoya Pendergrass also never miss a chance to express their love and pride for their eldest son and often share his achievements on social media.
Recently, on Robert’s 20th birthday in November 2026, his mother, Latoya, shared a heartfelt post on social media featuring several pictures of him and wrote:
“Today we celebrate 20 incredible years of your life — two full decades of watching you grow, learn, push through challenges, celebrate wins, and become the strong, grounded, talented young man you are today. From the moment you arrived, you changed my world in the best way, and every year since has been a reminder of just how blessed I am to be your mom.
Robert, I’m so proud of your heart, your determination, and the way you carry yourself with wisdom far beyond your age. You’ve stepped into adulthood with a focus and drive that inspires everyone around you. As you enter this new chapter — your twenties — I pray that God continues to cover you, guide you, and open doors that no one can shut.
Keep dreaming big, keep moving with purpose, and keep becoming the man you were created to be. The world is yours, and this is only the beginning.”
Robert Wright III’s Parents, Robert Wright II and Latoya Pendergrass, Are Thriving In Their Respective Careers
Robert Wright II and Latoya Pendergrass are not just thriving as proud parents of Robert Wright III and his nine younger siblings, but also excelling in their respective careers.
Robert Wright III’s mother, Latoya Pendergrass, has been serving as the senior services consultant at Ingleside Homes, a non-profit social services organization that specializes in providing affordable housing and supportive services for low-moderate income seniors based in Wilmington, Delaware.
Latoya has been serving in her position since 2026. Prior to that, she served as chief executive officer at Teach21 Enrichment, a non-profit organization focused on holistic youth development.
Talking about Robert Wright III’s father, Robert Orlando Wright II has been serving as a Police Officer at the Wilmington Department of Police, Delaware, since 2015.
Robert Wright II is also an Army Veteran and studied Criminal Law at Valley Forge Military College.
Furthermore, Robert Wright III followed in his father’s footsteps in sports. His father, Robert Wright II, played basketball at A. I. duPont High School, where he led his team in several victories.
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