Collin Gillespie

Professional Basketball Player

American Warminster, Pennsylvania

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional Basketball Player
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth25/06/1999
Age26 years
BirthplaceWarminster, Pennsylvania

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryAmerican professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the NBA. Played college basketball for Villanova Wildcats where he became one of the most accomplished players in program history.

Physical Stats & More

Height6'1"
Weight195 lbs
PositionGuard
Jersey Number12

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeVillanova University
Notable AchievementVillanova's No. 12 all-time scorer with 1,858 points and all-time leader in games played with 156

Career

Current TeamPhoenix Suns
Experience2nd Season
College Career Highlights
  • Named Big East co-Player of the Year in 2021
  • Won Big East Player of the Year outright in 2022
  • 2022 Bob Cousy Award winner (nation's top point guard)
  • Part of two Final Four teams
  • First player in Big East Conference history to win conference player of the year and conference scholar-athlete of the year in same season
  • Third team All-American
  • Philadelphia Big Five Player of the Year
  • Geasey Award winner (top free throw shooter)
  • Led Wildcats with 17 points in 2022 NCAA Final vs. Kansas
High SchoolArchbishop Wood
High School Stats22.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.2 assists per game; 51% field goal percentage; led team to Philadelphia Catholic League and PIAA state championship
NBA CareerSigned with Denver Nuggets on two-way contract; ended rookie season as NBA champion when Nuggets beat Miami Heat in 2023 NBA Finals

Style Quotient

Playing StyleHard-nosed guard; steady shooter from beyond the 3-point arc; terrific rebounder from guard position

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Recovered from knee injury that ended his 2021 college season prematurely
2. Scored 42 points in high school regular-season win over Neumann Goretti
3. Named Philadelphia Player of the Year and Catholic League MVP as senior in high school
4. Signed letter of intent with Villanova on April 14, 2017
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