TravYonn Wright enters his second season on staff with the Northern State men's basketball program in 2024-25. Wright, a former student-athlete under Phillips, joins NSU after a decorated professional career overseas.
Wright played for nine professional organizations from 2014-2021 winning numerous awards over the years. He is a 5-time British Basketball League Champion, earning Playoff MVP honors in 2018 as a member of the Leicester Riders. Throughout his professional career, Wright organized and coached at community events across Europe. Wright was rostered with Wels Austria (ABL), Iowa Energy (NBA D-League), Leicester Riders (BBL), Borås Basket (SBL), Rethymno Kings (Greek A1), Hemel Storm (NBDL), BBC Etzella (LTL), Solent Kestrels (BBL), and Surrey Scorchers (BBL).
He spent the last two years working in the private sector for US Cellular and Rocket Mortgage before returning to the basketball ranks.
Wright earned a bachelor's degree in university studies from North Dakota State University in 2014. He played four seasons with the Bison under the direction of Phillips, appearing in 127 games. Wright scored 1,131 career points and added 622 career rebounds. He shot 46.3% from the floor and averaged double figures assists, steals, and blocks each season. He earned Summit League All-Conference honors following his senior season.
