8 Days After Bossing With 40 Points, 18YO Rob Dillingham Shows His Worth in First Game of the Season

Published 10/29/2023, 8:43 AM EDT

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The basketball world is always eager about the upcoming talents and a young baller is giving them something to talk about. Just eight days after he left the fans and analysts in awe by scoring 40 points in Kentucky’s annual Blue-White Game, Rob Dillingham sent shockwaves in the basketball world again.

In the first game of the season between Georgetown College and Kentucky, Dillingham showcased his exceptional skill and set a new standard for the games to come.

Rob Dillingham shines in the exhibition game 

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Both teams were determined to secure the victory of their first game of the season. Kentucky was playing the game without their three 7-footers – Aaron Bradshaw, Ugonna Onyenso and Zvonimir Ivišić. But they didn’t let this get to them and gave their best and secured the win with the Final score of 92-69.

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During the game, one player stood out the most and it was none other than the rising star, Rob Dillingham. Just a few days after scoring an impressive 40 points in the blue v/s white game, he showed his worth in the first game of the season.

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With his excellent skills and defensive prowess, Rob managed to score 16 points and 5 assists in the game and led his team to victory against G’Town. Notably, Dillingham is already being counted among the generational talents.

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Rob Dillingham is making waves in the world of college basketball. Standing at 6 feet and 3 inches tall and currently playing for Kentucky Wildcats, he was a five-star recruit who previously used to play for the Cold Hearts in Overtime Elite. And his impressive resume doesn’t just end there.

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In 2021, he was named the Most Valuable Player after Dillingham led the USA to a gold medal at the FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship. From playing in one of the most professional leagues to clinching the top medal for his country, it’s safe to say that Dillingham is not just like every other player.

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And as the NCAA season is around the corner, all eyes will be on Rob Dillingham and his court exploits. 

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Ojus Verma

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Ojus is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. With a foundation in economics and a 12-year experience in playing basketball, he seamlessly combines academic knowledge with genuine enthusiasm for the game. He is spellbound as much by the intricacies of the game as he is by the legacies left by NBA legends such as Michael Jordan and Shaquille O'Neal.
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