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is headed to the NBA draft after one season at Kentucky.

The 6-foot-3 guard from Hickory, N.C. announced his plans Tuesday to enter this year’s draft, and he’ll leave Lexington projected as a lottery pick following just one season with the Wildcats.

He will forgo his remaining three seasons of college eligibility and has signed with the Klutch Sports agency.

Dillingham revealed his decision on ESPN shortly after John Calipari announced that he was stepping down as Kentucky’s head coach, but the decision from Dillingham was inevitable long before Calipari’s departure.

“It was an up-and-down season with a lot of great moments,” Dillingham told ESPN. “We won a lot of games with a young team. It was a great learning experience, and it was amazing to share it with my teammates.

I learned how to be for everyone. That’s what wins games. Coach Cal has done a lot for Kentucky. I feel like he’s a great coach. Wherever he goes, he’ll be a great coach.”

Calipari is expected to be named the next head coach at Arkansas.