March 20, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET
- Ja’Kobi Gillespie is a senior guard for the Tennessee Volunteers basketball group.
- Gillespie, a Greeneville native, transferred to Tennessee for his senior season.
- He beforehand performed for Belmont and Maryland earlier than becoming a member of his hometown group.
- The All-SEC guard will lead the No. 6 seed Vols in opposition to No. 11 Miami of Ohio in the NCAA Tournament.
PHILADELPHIA − Ja’Kobi Gillespie transferred to Tennessee basketball to make a deep run in the Men’s NCAA Tournament together with his hometown group.
Gillespie’s will get his first alternative on March 20 (4:25 p.m. ET, TBS). The No. 6 seed Vols (22-11) start March Madness in opposition to No. 11 Miami of Ohio (32-1) at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
The senior guard had his finest season of his collegiate profession with the Vols and earned All-SEC accolades.
Here’s what you should find out about Tennessee basketball guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie.
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Where is Ja’Kobi Gillespie from?
Gillespie is from Greeneville, Tennessee.
Where did Ja’Kobi Gillespie play in highschool?
Gillespie went to Greenville High School. He led the Greene Devils to its first state championship victory in 2021, then repeated once more in 2022. He was the 2022 Tennessee Mr. Basketball for Class 3A.
How tall is Ja’Kobi Gillespie?
Gillespie is 6-foot-1, 188 kilos.
How previous is Ja’Kobi Gillespie?
Gillespie is 24 years previous. He was born on March 10, 2004.
Ja’Kobi Gillespie stats for Tennessee basketball
Gillespie was an All-SEC guard and led Tennessee with 18 factors and 5.5 assists. He additionally averaged 2.8 rebounds and a couple of.1 steals. Gillespie shot 40.7% from the ground and 33.2% from 3-point vary.
Where did Ja’Kobi Gillespie play earlier than Tennessee basketball?
Gillespie dedicated to Belmont after graduating from highschool. He selected basketball over Power Four soccer gives from Vanderbilt and Virginia Tech. He spent two years with the Bruins and have become a constant starter in his second season.
In 2024, Gillespie transferred to Maryland. He was the second-leading scorer behind future NBA lottery draft choose Derik Queen. Gillespie averaged 14.7 factors, 4.8 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.9 steals for the Terrapins in their run to the Sweet 16.
Gillespie transferred to Tennessee for his senior season in 2025.
Wynton Jackson covers highschool sports activities for Knox News. Email: wynton.jackson@knoxnews.com
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