Kentucky teammates Rob Dillingham and Reed Sheppard were both lottery picks in the 2024 NBA Draft. With Sheppard being drafted No. 3 overall by the Houston Rockets and Dillingham being selected No. 8 overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Both are smaller guards with a knack for shooting; granted, they play slightly differently.
Dillingham is a dynamic playmaker with shifty handles and gifted shot creation abilities. Sheppard is a high-IQ connective playmaker, capable of playing on or off the ball with impressive defense for his size. Regardless, neither young guard played much as a rookie on competitive teams and are in nearly identical situations heading into their second season.