Why Kentucky? For five-star guard Robert Dillingham, that answer was easy — the second time around, at least.
During his initial recruitment, the Wildcats were thought to be a heavy favorite before North Carolina State stormed back late to earn his commitment in December of 2021. Three months later, he decided to open things back up, with Kentucky quickly re-emerging as a top contender.
The Hickory, North Carolina native first prioritized location, preferring to stay closer to home. Then, John Calipari and his ability to win games and put players in the NBA won out.