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NCAA Basketball: 5 best one-and-done freshman entering the 2024 NBA Draft 

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1. PG/SG, Rob Dillingham, Kentucky

The highest motor in this draft comes from Kentucky. Rob Dillingham was astounding throughout his freshman season for the Wildcats. Dillingham is one of the best finishers around the rim that we’ve seen in recent memory. He also has the ball on a string with his offensive play style. Debatabley is the smoothest player in this draft. 

Dillingham averaged 15.2 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 3.9 assists on 47.5% of the field and 44.4% from the three-point line. Dillingham, being a primary ball handler, didn't turn the basketball over at a high clip. He averaged 2.0 turnovers per game, which, as a freshman, when you have the ball in your hands, is an acceptable number.

His ceiling is the first overall pick, or top three. While his floor is a mid-to-late lottery. Dillingham would fit perfectly with a team like the Washington Wizards, who could use a primary ball handler who has a complete offensive skillset. Getting Dillingham would allow Jordan Poole to go back into a similar role he played in Golden State, where he thrived. Although, wherever Dillingham ends up, he will provide plenty of production.