History of Collin Gillespie in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 26, 2026

Collin Gillespie is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. He gained prominence during his college basketball career at Villanova University, where he earned the distinction of being named Big East co-Player of the Year in 2021. He then won the award outright in 2022. Gillespie's college performance solidified his reputation as a skilled and accomplished player, leading to his transition into the professional league.

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June 25, 1999: Collin Gillespie's Birth

On June 25, 1999, Collin Andrew Gillespie was born. He would later become 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, initially wanting to redshirt, but the coach decided against it.

February 3, 2019: 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 achieved his first 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

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

2021: Big East Player of the Year

For the 2021-22 season, Collin Gillespie was named outright Big East Player of the Year.

2021: Villanova Class of 2021

In 2021, Collin Gillespie was a part of the Villanova class together with Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree and Jermaine Samuels.

February 15, 2022: Career-High 33 Points

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

July 30, 2022: Lower Leg Fracture Surgery

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

2022: Signed with 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 Denver Nuggets

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

2023: NBA Champion

In 2023, Collin Gillespie ended his rookie season as an NBA champion when the Denver Nuggets beat the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals, even though he didn't make his NBA debut.