Collin Gillespie

Collin Gillespie was born on June 25, 1999, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended Archbishop Wood Catholic High School in Warminster, Pennsylvania, where he honed his basketball skills and led his team to a PIAA Class 5A state title in 2017. During his senior year, he averaged 24.1 points per game and was named Philadelphia Player of the Year by the Philadelphia Daily News and Catholic League Most Valuable Player, attracting the attention of Division I programs. He committed to Villanova University, marking the start of a distinguished college career.

At Villanova, Gillespie initially considered redshirting but quickly proved his value, playing significant minutes as a freshman and contributing to the team’s 2018 NCAA championship victory. He maintained a strong performance throughout his college career, earning Second Team All-Big East honors in 2020. His senior seasons were exceptionally productive, leading to him being named Big East Co-Player of the Year in 2021 and winning the award outright in 2022. He also received the Bob Cousy Award in 2022 and was a two-time Third-team All-American. His collegiate tenure showcased consistent improvement and leadership, culminating in an illustrious final season with the Wildcats.

After going undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft, Gillespie signed a two-way contract with the Denver Nuggets, where he became an NBA champion in 2023. He later joined the Phoenix Suns, signing a two-way contract in July 2024 and subsequently a one-year, $2.3 million guaranteed contract in July 2025. In his time with the Suns, he has demonstrated his capability to contribute at the professional level, with notable performances including a 22-point game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in March 2025 and a career-high 26.8 Game Score. His career has been marked by a progression from a highly decorated college athlete to a valuable professional player in the NBA.