Basic Info
-
Name: Collin Gillespie
-
Date of Birth / Age: June 25, 1999 — 26 years old as of now.
-
Height & Weight: 6′1″ (1.85 m) and 195 lb (≈ 88 kg)
-
College: Villanova Wildcats (played from 2017 to 2022)
College Career & Stats
During his time at Villanova, Gillespie established himself as a reliable point guard. Over five seasons (2017-2022), his cumulative and senior-year stats are as follows:
-
Career (Villanova, 2017–22):
-
Games Played: 156 (125 starts)
-
Averaged 11.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 3.1 assists in about 29.0 minutes per game.
-
-
Senior Year (2021–22):
-
Played 38 games, starting all of them.
-
Averaged 15.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists, along with ~1.03 steals per game, in 34.2 minutes. Shooting splits: FG 43.4%, 3P 41.5%, FT 90.5%.
-
-
Achievements in College:
-
Won the 2018 NCAA National Championship as a freshman.
-
In his final season, earned several accolades: the Bob Cousy Award (best collegiate point guard), was named Big East Player of the Year, won the Robert V. Geasey Trophy, selected to All-Big East First Team and All-American Third Team (various outlets) among other honours.
-
These numbers reflect a steady growth and strong senior-year performance, showing his development into a high-level college point guard.
NBA Draft & Professional Status
-
NBA Draft: Gillespie went undrafted in 2022.
-
Early Pro Career: After going undrafted, he signed a two-way contract with the Denver Nuggets.
-
Despite the setback, he was part of the Nuggets’ roster when they won the 2023 NBA Championship — though he didn’t log NBA minutes that season.
NBA — Heightened Role & Recent Performance
-
Current Team: Phoenix Suns — jersey number 12.
-
2025-26 Season Stats (so far): ~ 12.1 points per game, 4.1 rebounds, 5.2 assists.
-
Shooting Efficiency: Shooting close to FG 43.2%, and maintaining solid 3-point and free-throw percentages in recent seasons.
-
Role & Growth: From going undrafted to earning a roster spot and meaningful minutes — Gillespie’s journey reflects resilience and continuous improvement.
Contract & Current Status
-
As per recent public records, Gillespie is under contract with the Phoenix Suns.
-
The most recent contract — reportedly a one-year deal — has a value around US$ 2.3 million for the 2025–26 season.
-
His agent is listed as Jordan Gertler.
Summary & What Makes Collin Gillespie Stand Out
Collin Gillespie is a classic underdog success story — a standout at college level, went undrafted, yet carved out a spot in the NBA through grit and steady improvement. His senior-year dominance at Villanova, combined with a solid shooting and playmaking skillset, translated into growing trust in the NBA. At 26, with a full contract and regular minutes at the elite level, he’s a testament to perseverance.
As he continues to refine his game — especially shooting and consistency — Gillespie could become a reliable rotation guard or even a breakout contributor for his team.
