Ja'Kobi Gillespie
San Antonio Spurs · G · NBA
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Updated Aug 1, 2:06 AM ET · Stats via ESPN
Tennessee Career
2025–2026 · G
Gillespie transferred in for the 2025–26 season and immediately became Tennessee's floor leader, averaging 18.4 points, 5.4 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 steals across 37 starts — good for 94th in the country in scoring — while steering the Vols deep into the NCAA Tournament.
Pro Journey
2026 Draft · 2nd round, pick 42 · San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs drafted Gillespie 42nd overall in the 2026 NBA Draft and signed him to a two-way contract on July 3, 2026.
Why Vol Nation Should Watch
Gillespie was one of the standout former Vols at the 2026 Las Vegas Summer League, averaging 16.0 points on heavy minutes (26.5 MPG) — a strong early sign for a two-way rookie trying to force his way onto a deeper roster spot once the regular season begins.
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