Collin Gillespie

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Gillespie's college résumé places him among the most decorated players in Villanova history. He is one of only two Wildcats to win the Bob Cousy Award, and his back-to-back Big East Player of the Year honors are a rare achievement. He led Villanova to a Final Four appearance in 2022, cementing his reputation as a winner. Despite going undrafted, he earned an NBA championship ring in his rookie season, a testament to his adaptability and professionalism.

AwardsGillespie won the Bob Cousy Award in 2022 as the nation's top point guard. He was a two-time Big East Player of the Year (2021 co-winner, 2022 outright) and earned consensus All-American honors both seasons. He was named First Team All-Big East in 2021 and 2022, and made the Big East All-Freshman Team in 2019. He also won the Philadelphia Big 5 Player of the Year award twice. In 2023, he received an NBA championship ring with the Denver Nuggets.

Honours & Distinctions

NBA Champion

Denver Nuggets·2023

Received championship ring as a member of the Nuggets.

Rankings & Lists

Top point guard in college basketball

Naismith Trophy midseason watch list·2022

#10

Best college basketball players

The Athletic·2021

#Top 50

Top-50 college players

Sports Illustrated·2020

Magazine Covers

Villanova Magazine

2022

The Final Four Run

Philadelphia Magazine

2022

The Kid from Huntingdon Valley