Ja’Kobi Gillespie
Updated on 6/30/26. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-1
Weight: 180
College: Tennessee
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 3/10/2004
2026 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 43
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round
2026 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 42 by the San Antonio Spurs
Pros:
Solid scorer off the dribble
Fairly solid shooter
Good playmaker
Fairly solid defender
Above average athlete
Cons:
Inconsistent shooter
Needs to improve his rebounding
Can be undisciplined defensively
Not an elite athlete
Undersized for his position
Summary:
Ja’Kobi Gillespie is an agile, skilled point guard that played at multiple schools before transferring to play at Tennessee. He is an offensively skilled playmaker that will need to improve his rebounding and defense. Currently, he is a second round prospect for the 2026 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 11/24/24 Maryland-Villanova Game via College Basketball
Games Scouted:
1/23/25 Maryland vs. Illinois
3/14/25 Maryland vs. Illinois
3/22/26 Tennessee vs. Virginia
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