History of Collin Gillespie in Timeline

Collin Gillespie is a professional basketball player currently with the Phoenix Suns, also playing for the Valley Suns in the NBA G League. He achieved significant success in college basketball at Villanova University. Gillespie was recognized as the Big East co-Player of the Year in 2021 and then won the award outright in 2022, highlighting his exceptional performance and contribution to his college team.

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June 25, 1999: Collin Gillespie Born

On June 25, 1999, Collin Gillespie was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

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April 14, 2017: Signed Letter of Intent with Villanova

On April 14, 2017, Collin Gillespie signed a letter of intent with Villanova, joining Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree and Jermaine Samuels in the class of 2021.

2017: Enrolled at Villanova

In the fall of 2017, Collin Gillespie enrolled at Villanova. He initially wanted to redshirt his freshman year, but the coach decided against it.

February 3, 2019: Scored Season-High 30 Points

On February 3, 2019, Collin Gillespie scored a season-high 30 points in a 77–65 win against Georgetown.

January 28, 2020: First Career Double-Double

On January 28, 2020, Collin Gillespie recorded his first career double-double with 17 points and a career-high 13 rebounds in a 79–59 win over St. John's.

March 3, 2021: Tore MCL During Game

On March 3, 2021, Collin Gillespie tore his MCL during a 72–60 win over Creighton, ending his season.

2021: Joined Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree and Jermaine Samuels in class of 2021

Collin Gillespie joined Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree and Jermaine Samuels in the class of 2021.

2021: Big East Co-Player of the Year

In 2021, Collin Gillespie was named Big East Co-Player of the Year.

February 15, 2022: Scored Career-High 33 Points

On February 15, 2022, Collin Gillespie scored a career-high 33 points despite playing on a swollen ankle in an 89–84 win at Providence.

July 30, 2022: Underwent Surgery for Lower Leg Fracture

On July 30, 2022, the Denver Nuggets announced that Collin Gillespie had undergone surgery for a lower leg fracture and would be out indefinitely.

2022: Signed with the Denver Nuggets

In 2022, after going undrafted in the NBA draft, Collin Gillespie signed a two-way contract with the Denver Nuggets and joined their Summer League team.

July 18, 2023: Re-signed with the Denver Nuggets

On July 18, 2023, Collin Gillespie re-signed with the Denver Nuggets on another two-way contract.

2023: NBA Champion with the Nuggets

In 2023, Collin Gillespie ended his rookie season as an NBA champion when the Denver Nuggets beat the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals.

July 2, 2024: Signed with the Phoenix Suns

On July 2, 2024, Collin Gillespie signed a two-way contract with the Phoenix Suns.

March 4, 2025: Recorded Season-High 10 Points Against Clippers

On March 4, 2025, Collin Gillespie recorded a season-high 10 points on 4-of-6 shooting, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, in the team's 23-point comeback win against the Los Angeles Clippers.