To the Wildcats, Community, and Fans:
I hope you are all well and feeling happy when you receive this letter. I can’t express how grateful and emotional I am as I sit down to write these words for the constant love, support, and supportive environment you have given me during my time with the Kentucky Wildcats.
I want to sincerely thank my teammates, coaches, and the entire Wildcats family for their unwavering support and belief in me. You have helped me develop as a player and a person. We have a relationship that goes well beyond the basketball court, and I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have had the chance to play with each and every one of you while wearing the blue and white. Your commitment, zeal, and friendship have motivated me to set new goals for myself and pursue excellence in all I do.
I can never enough thank the supporters who consistently fill the bleachers, showing their undying love and wild passion for our team. Your support truly means the world to me. You create an incredible atmosphere that ignites our competitive spirit and motivates us to give it our all every time we go onto the court, from the boisterous cheers to the sea of blue and white. Through all of the highs and lows of the season, your unshakable faith in us keeps us motivated and reminds us why we play the game we love.
Beyond the basketball court, I would want to express my sincere gratitude to the people of Kentucky in general for accepting me as one of your own and giving me a supportive atmosphere in which to develop my talent. Your encouragement and support, both in and out of the classroom, have given me a strong feeling of community and a profound respect for the vast diversity of customs and culture that characterizes the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
I feel a great feeling of pride and thankfulness for the innumerable experiences, friendships, and life lessons I gained throughout my time with the Wildcats, which I will always cherish. I will always have a piece of me here, in the heart of Wildcat country, where the links of brotherhood are strong and the spirit of competition burns hot, even though my journey may lead me to new places and challenges.
I want to end by expressing my gratitude to each and every one of you for your constant love, support, and believe in me. You should know that you have had a profound influence on my life, and for that, I will always be grateful, regardless of whether we interacted on the court, in the stands, or just for a little minute.
With sincere appreciation and best wishes,
Rob Dillingham