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Ja'Kobi Gillespie
PG · Tennessee · 6'1" · age 22 · Developmental
2026 DRAFT PROSPECTA pesky two-way table-setter
San Antonio Spurs
Drafted No. 42 · proj. 46–36
A pesky, irritating little guard who sets the table and harasses ball-handlers. A change-of-pace backup point with a defensive edge.
Proj. pick #45Range 42–58Comp Jose Alvarado
Strengths
- Disruptive on-ball pressure
- Steady pick-and-roll decision-making
- High motor and competitiveness
Top concern
Lacks size and length at the point
Draft grade — a pre-NBA scouting projection from the curated Big Board, graded against the draft class. It is not an NBA rating; an NBA rating appears once he plays a qualifying NBA season.