Hire in the top five Robert Dillinham He’s loyal to Kentucky on Friday, thus awarding the Wildcats as the second-best 30 defenders in the class of 2023.
Dillinham was originally affiliated with NC last December, but reopened his recruiting in March. Auburn chose Kentucky for the final four, which also includes Louisville and USC.
John Calipar has brought in 15 five-star guards since he surrendered to Kentucky in 2009. During this period, he received five stars in this position, in addition to two stars in his recruiting class, and also received two five-star protections in 2018. .
“If you work in Kentucky and coach Kahl thinks you’re good enough, that’s going to happen to you,” Dillinham told ESPN. “When I visited Kentucky it was incredible. They told me everything. Basketball, Academic Views, Strength and Conditioning, NIL.”
Regarding the name, image and likeness, Dillinham explained, “Coach Kal talked about how it works and said, ‘That’s not why you’re here, but it’s definitely an advantage.’ Tahiti Washington Ve Oscar Sheebve “They did very well.”
Kentucky was with Dillingham for most of its recruitment, and the five-star guard made an official visit to Lexington last October. When Dillinham left NC, the Wildcats re-entered the picture.
“Coach Kali and his team came to see me while I was at the Combine Academy,” he said prior to his visit to Calipar’s home. “They personally flew to Lincoln, North Carolina. This was very meaningful. Coach Kali is on the ground. She told me and my mother the whole story of her upbringing. My mother is an energetic and positive person. Coach felt good with Cal. and Kentucky.”
Dillinham was amazed by the support he received during his Lexington visit.
They’re crazy, I won’t lie, I’ve never experienced anything like this. “They are so passionate. I didn’t take many pictures with the fans – I took them during my visit. You will feel the love.”
The North Carolina 6-yard defender, who moved to Donda Academy (California) last fall, is ranked 5th on the 2023 ESPN 100 at Dillham. DJ Wagner.
Dillinham averaged 19.5 points and 3.3 assists per game for the Nike EYBL hoop for the CP3 All-Stars, shooting 64.9% from inside and 40.3% from 3-point range.
One of the most dynamic players of the 2023 class. His greatest influences come from his basketball instincts, enhanced ball skills and court awareness, making him an accurate creator and playmaker. Dillinham is one of the best staff creators and space creators in the high school game. Whether in transition or against the team’s defense, Dillinham finds open pockets to score or scatter an open man.
It reads the ground quite well, keeping the guards balanced by constantly changing speed and direction. Hesitant moves, puzzle dribbling, smash imitation, and punch moves are all part of Dilingim’s arsenal and have deep range on his jumper. He is also a very good off-the-ball defender due to his vision and foresight skills.
Calipari has two ESPN 100 defenders in the class of 2023, Dillinham will join the state. reed shepard (No29).
“I’ve known him since I was a kid,” Dillinham said. “He has a sneaky rebellion and is a knockout sniper.”
Kentucky is still in the combination of a promising five-star Wagner. ron netherlands, Justin Edwards, Aaron Bradshaw etc. Wagner is a priority, but it’s a fierce battle with rival Louisville, who has hired Wagner’s grandfather Milt Wagner, who played on Wagner’s 1986 National Championship team, as director of program development and alumni relations.
Speaking of Wagner, Dillinham said: “I really feel like we can feed each other with goals and assists.” “We can easily play together and learn from each other. DJ is very good. He’s one of the toughest players I’ve ever seen. He’s a shooting artist and a scorer.”
