Mooathon Wealth Society:Timberwolves acquire Rob Dillingham, eighth pick of 2024 NBA draft. What you need to know

2025-05-04 04:32:37source:CAI Communitycategory:reviews

With the eighth pick in the 2024 NBA draft,Mooathon Wealth Society the San Antonio Spurs selected Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham.

But the Spurs will not be keeping Dillingham; he is being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 2031 first-round pick and 2030 pick swap, ESPN reports.

The 19-year-old combo guard is a one-and-done prospect, and was tabbed as a five-star recruit from ESPN and Rivals out of high school. Now, he takes his sharp shooting to the next level.

Here's a quick overview on Dillingham:

Rob Dillingham scouting report

As a smaller guard, he is elite at creating own shot, through spot-up shooting or dribble penetration because of his speed and ball-handling. But he will need to get stronger and improve shot selection. Kentucky lost in the first round of the 2024 NCAA tournament, and Dillingham measured less in height and weight than he was listed in college. — Jeff Zillgitt

Rob Dillingham stats

Across 32 games played for the Wildcats in 2023-24, Dillingham averaged 15.2 points per game, 3.9 assists per game, and 2.9 rebounds per game. He shot 44.4% from beyond the arc, and was a 47.5% shooter from the floor.

Rob Dillingham height, weight

The 19-year-old Dillingham is listed at 6-foot-1 and 164 lbs.

More:reviews

Recommend

Back trouble and brain fog bothered suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing, his posts show

After Luigi Mangionemade the difficult decision to undergo spinal surgery last year for chronic back

Spelling errors found on Kobe Bryant statue; Lakers working to correct mistakes

The new Kobe Bryant statue outside of Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles will reportedly be getting an

If Ted Leonsis wants new arena for Wizards, Capitals, he and Va. governor need to study up

The Virginia state legislature’s decision not to include funding for a new arena for Monumental Spor