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COLUMN: Minnesota was the perfect landing spot for Kentucky’s Rob Dillingham

When former Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham was drafted eighth overall to the San Antonio Spurs in the 2024 NBA Draft on Wednesday night, his fortunes quickly changed.

Instead of landing in San Antonio with former No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama, he was instead dealt to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for an unprotected 2031 first-round pick and a 2030 top-one protected pick swap.

Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham (0) celebrates after a timeout is called during the No. 2 Kentucky vs. No. 7 Texas A&M men’s basketball match in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.