Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-2, 175 lbs |
| Birthplace: Hickory, NC |
| Age: 21 |
| Class: Sophomore |
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Draft Scouting Report
Rating: 88.2
Pro Comparison: Kyrie Irving
Summary
Twitchy guard from Kentucky who first developed at Overtime Elite before blossoming into a star in one season under John Calipari. He's a firecracker with the ball in his hands who can be a microwave scorer and dynamic offensive weapon with an array of acrobatic finishing angles and body contortion ability. He puts the ball in the basket at a high level.
About
- Spent one season prior to his time at Kentucky playing for Overtime Elite
- Appeared in 32 games for the Wildcats, making just one start, but was named the SEC's Sixth Man of the Year after leading Division I with 474 points off the bench.
- Earned a spot on the SEC All-Freshman Team.
Strengths
- Versatile offensive weapon who flashed brilliance in nearly every department at Kentucky. His shotmaking in particular pops off the page; he rated in the 98th percentile as a catch-and-shoot weapon and 93rd percentile in jump shots, per Synergy data
- Excellent touch around the basket as a finisher. He lacks ideal size of an NBA 2-guard but compensates for it well with imaginative finishing ability. He can contort his body and weave around defenders in the lane and has excellent touch to convince the ball to scoot through the hoop. Very creative.
- Underrated passer and playmaker. He can create offense for himself as an electric pull-up weapon or score it as a secondary option, but showed strong development as a playmaker over the last season. He led Kentucky in assist rate and in usage rate yet finished fourth on the team in turnover percentage.
Weaknesses
- Room for improvement on the defensive side of the floor. UK defense gave up 110 points per 100 possessions when he was on the floor, per Pivot Analysis, which was eighth on the team.
- Gets hung up or lost when defending in space. Dies on screens and takes chances that frequently burn him. Has the pep to be a good defender but his mechanics of understanding of defending need to improve. He can be an average defender at the point of attack with development.
- Acrobatic finishes and shooting touch around the basket have buoyed an otherwise unappealing scoring profile at or around the hoop. He rated in the 34th and 36th percentile in shots at the rim and on layups, respectively, according to Synergy data. His runners and touch on those attempts are breathtaking but mask an underlying issue that could be problematic in the NBA.
Combine Data
- Wingspan: 6 feet, 3 inches
- Standing reach: 7 feet, 11 inches
Top Rob Dillingham News
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Rob Dillingham: Waived by Hornets
The Hornets are waiving Dillingham (wrist) on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Dillingham was expected to serve as backcourt depth for Charlotte before being let go. It's unclear if the minor wrist surgery he underwent in the spring affected his standing with the club, but Dillingham was the No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft and shouldn't take long to find another job in the league.
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Hornets' Rob Dillingham: Traded to Charlotte
The Hornets acquired Dillingham (wrist) from the Bulls on Saturday in exchange for Buddy Hield and cash, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Dillingham, the 2024 No. 8 overall pick, has appeared in 114 regular-season games for the Timberwolves and Bulls throughout his career, averaging 5.5 points, 1.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists over 13.0 minutes per contest. It's unknown what kind of role he will have in Charlotte, though it may not be a meaningful one, considering the Hornets have plenty of backcourt depth. Dillingham had minor surgery in April to remove a ganglion cyst but is expected to be ready to go to begin the 2026-27 campaign.
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Bulls' Rob Dillingham: Undergoes minor surgery
Dillingham recently underwent successful minor surgery to have a ganglion cyst removed from his right wrist, the Bulls announced Wednesday.
A timetable was not provided, but this is highly unlikely to impact his status for training camp in September. After his mid-season trade to Chicago, Dillingham made 30 regular-season appearances with 9.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.0 three-pointers in 21.5 minutes per contest.
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Bulls' Rob Dillingham: Paces team with 25 points
Dillingham notched 25 points (11-18 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals in 30 minutes during Sunday's 149-128 loss to the Mavericks.
Dillingham closed out the season with several encouraging totals. The second-year guard seems to have found a better place to land after failing to catch on with the Timberwolves, but his spot on the depth chart caps his future fantasy potential. The Bulls would have to clear out the guard position in the offseason to increase Dillingham's court time, and that's a possibility given Collin Sexton's contract status.
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Bulls' Rob Dillingham: Nets career-high 26 points in win
Dillingham racked up 26 points (9-15 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 129-98 victory over the Wizards.
Dillingham finished with a plus-24 differential in the blowout win and notched new career highs in points, rebounds and triples. The second-year guard will have a chance at an encore performance in Thursday's rematch with Washington.
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Bulls' Rob Dillingham: Upgraded to available
Dillingham (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Dillingham is good to go for the first leg of this back-to-back set and should fill his typical role off the bench. The second-year guard has averaged 13.1 points, 3.4 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 23.9 minutes per game across his last seven outings.
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Bulls' Rob Dillingham: Probable for Friday
Dillingham (knee) is probable for Friday's game against Oklahoma City.
Dillingham is expected to be available for the first half of this back-to-back set. The guard has averaged 13.1 points, 3.4 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 23.9 minutes per contest in his last seven games.
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Bulls' Rob Dillingham: Trending in right direction
Dillingham provided 15 points (7-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four assists and one block in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 139-109 loss to the Raptors.
Dillingham is enjoying an uptick in playing time of late and has taken full advantage of the opportunity, as this was his fourth straight game with double-digit points. He's averaging 13.5 points per game while shooting 51.1 percent from the floor in that span, including 38.9 percent from three. Dillingham has logged at least 20 minutes in seven of his last eight games, and that uptick in minutes should translate to increased production, at least until Jaden Ivey (knee) and Anfernee Simons (wrist) are cleared to suit up again.
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Bulls' Rob Dillingham: Productive from second unit
Dillingham registered 12 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 29 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 142-130 loss to the Lakers.
The second-year guard is beginning to find his footing with the Bulls. Dillingham has played 20-plus minutes with the second unit in seven of the last nine games, and Thursday's seven dimes tied his season high, while the 12 points represented his best scoring effort since he popped for 16 on Feb. 11 in Boston. Thursday was also the first time during that nine-game stretch he shot at least 50 percent from the floor. During that span, he's averaging 6.2 points, 3.6 assists, 3.4 boards, 0.8 steals and 0.7 threes in 20.4 minutes on 32.9 percent shooting.
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Bulls' Rob Dillingham: Muted role continues
Dillingham posted two points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal over eight minutes during Saturday's 126-110 loss to the Pistons.
Dillingham played no more than 10 minutes for the second straight game, with Chicago continuing to tinker with its backcourt rotation. In five games since arriving in Chicago, Dillingham has averaged just 7.8 points and 1.4 steals per game, leaving him well off the fantasy radar.
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Bulls' Rob Dillingham: Leads Chicago in scoring
Dillingham racked up 16 points (6-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), one rebound, seven assists and three steals across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 124-105 loss to Boston.
Dillingham had his best game in three appearances as a member of the Bulls. He led the team in scoring in defeat with 16 points off the bench, while racking up seven assists and three steals. He's competing for minutes in a crowded backcourt going forward.
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Bulls' Rob Dillingham: Omitted from injury report
Dillingham (recently traded) is off the injury report for Saturday's game against Denver.
Dillingham appears to have joined the Bulls and is available to make his team debut. He last saw double-digit minutes back on Dec. 27 with Minnesota, meaning the second-year guard isn't primed for a fantasy-relevant role right off the bat.
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