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Rob Dillingham

Robert "Rob" Dillingham is an American professional basketball player currently with the Minnesota Timberwolves of the NBA. A former five-star recruit, he played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats. Prior to Kentucky, Dillingham played professionally in Overtime Elite with the Cold Hearts and Blue Checks. He played as a guard for Kentucky during the 2023-24 season before declaring for the NBA draft.


14 hours ago : Rob Dillingham sidelined with ankle injury, missing Game 1 and subsequent games.

Rob Dillingham is out for Game 1 due to an ankle injury and will remain out for Wednesday's game. His return date is currently unknown as he continues to recover.

January 4, 2005: Robert Dillingham's Birth

On January 4, 2005, Robert Deon Potasi Dillingham was born. He is now a professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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December 1, 2021: Commitment to NC State

On December 1, 2021, Robert Dillingham committed to playing college basketball for NC State, choosing them over offers from Memphis, LSU, Kansas, and Kentucky.

2021: FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship

In 2021, Robert Dillingham led the United States to a gold medal at the FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship in Mexico and was named the tournament's most valuable player.

March 19, 2022: Decommitment from NC State

On March 19, 2022, Robert Dillingham announced his decommitment from NC State and reopened his recruitment process.

June 24, 2022: Commitment to Kentucky

On June 24, 2022, Robert Dillingham committed to Kentucky, choosing them over offers from Louisville, Auburn, and USC.

November 3, 2022: Signing with Overtime Elite

On November 3, 2022, Robert Dillingham left Donda Academy and signed with Overtime Elite, joining the Overtime Cold Hearts.

2023: Dillingham joined Kentucky Wildcats

In 2023, Robert Dillingham became a guard for the Kentucky Wildcats during the 2023-24 season.

2023: Averaging 15.2 points per game

In 2023, Robert Dillingham went on to average 15.2 points per game with the Kentucky Wildcats.

June 26, 2024: NBA Draft and Trade

On June 26, 2024, Robert Dillingham was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the eighth overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft but was immediately traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

2024: NBA Draft Entry

In 2024, after one season with the University of Kentucky, Robert Dillingham declared his entry into the 2024 NBA draft and received a green room invite.

January 12, 2025: Assignment to Iowa Wolves

On January 12, 2025, Robert Dillingham was assigned to the Iowa Wolves.

2030: Future Draft Pick Swap

In 2030, the Minnesota Timberwolves will receive a protected first-round pick swap as part of the trade for Robert Dillingham.

2031: Future Draft Pick

In 2031, the Minnesota Timberwolves will receive an unprotected first-round pick as part of the trade for Robert Dillingham.