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Ja'Kobi Gillespie NBA Draft Pick
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- Jun 25, 2026
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- 97
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Summary
JaKobi Gillespie, Tennessee’s dynamic guard, just got drafted 42nd overall by the Spurs in the 2026 NBA Draft — joining teammate Nate Ament and fellow Knoxville native Felix Okpara on the NBA radar. After a breakout senior season where he led his team in scoring, assists, and steals, Gillespie proved his worth as a playmaker and clutch scorer, especially stepping up when Ament was sidelined. A standout SEC defender and NCAA Tournament hero, he’s now the fourth player from his hometown ever drafted — and with his knack for alley-oops and disruptive defense, he’s got serious NBA upside. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5a6ea7eb5331c952