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Ja'Kobi Gillespie

Guard · San Antonio Spurs · 6'4", 190 lb · Tennessee · Drafted 42nd overall, 2026
No. 42 pick (2026)2026 draft classTennessee
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In short

Ja'Kobi Gillespie is a guard the San Antonio Spurs selected 42nd overall (second round) in the 2026 NBA draft out of Tennessee. An incoming rookie for 2026-27 — projected role, ratings and outlook.

Matchup model · next gameMedium confidenceThu, Nov 12
vsToronto RaptorsAggressive hedge & help
Proj. points
6.4
range 3.7–9.1
Line 6.5
48%
to go over
Team win
62%
114–111
Poi 6.4 Lean underReb 2.6 Lean overAss 2.6 Lean overPRA 11.6 Lean over
Likely on himJamal Shead· 82 Perimeter DStrong defender
5+ pts68%10+ pts12%

Model lines Gillespie at 6.4 pts (range 3.7–9.1) vs a 6.5 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (48%).

Biggest edge: venue — home floor — small boost.

Full matchup breakdown · all markets →
Balladex Matchup Model — modeled from real roster ratings, scoring baselines & defender-matchup history. Schedule, availability & head-to-head samples are illustrative in this prototype; production wires live schedule, injury & player-tracking feeds. Not betting advice.
Scoring map · Ja'Kobi’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 34% · Top of key 3 12%
Rim — 34% of scoring, 28% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 10% of scoring, 10% of shotsTop of key 3 — 12% of scoring, 13% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 11% of scoring, 11% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shotsMid-range (L) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shotsPaint — 11% of scoring, 13% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots
  • Rim34%
  • Top of key 312%
  • Wing 3 (R)11%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Ja'Kobi Gillespie was a second-round pick (42nd overall) in the 2026 NBA draft, headed to the San Antonio Spurs out of Tennessee.

He has not played an NBA game yet — his debut comes in 2026-27, so this page carries projections only.

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Draft
#42 2026 R2
Tennessee
Debut
2026-27
incoming
Role
Guard
projected
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Ja'Kobi Gillespie is a 2026 second-round guard for the San Antonio Spurs.

Selected 42nd overall out of Tennessee, Gillespie makes his NBA debut in 2026-27.

This profile carries clearly-labeled Balladex projections rather than confirmed NBA stats, and updates as real box-score data lands.

Sources: 2026 NBA Draft results (Basketball-Reference / league results lists); projections by Balladex.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Gillespie joins the San Antonio Spurs as a 2026 second-round pick out of Tennessee.

PERSONALITY

The person

A 2026 second-round guard out of Tennessee.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Depth guard prospect
Temperament
Steady
Leadership
52/100
Scoring42
Playmaking42
Rebounding30
Perimeter D40
Rim protection28
Spacing42
Athleticism48
Clutch36
42nd pick, 2026Tennessee
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The prospect projection

Gillespie projects as a depth guard prospect. Second-round role ratings here are a modest starting estimate, not a verdict.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Draft
#42
2026 R2, Tennessee
Status
Incoming
debut 2026-27

Where he sits in history

2026Selected 42nd overall (second round) by the San Antonio Spurs.

Hardware

#42
2026 Draft pick (R2)
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Pre-debut (2026)

A second-round guard who debuts in 2026-27.

Ja'Kobi Gillespie's outlook is projection for now; Balladex replaces these estimates with real numbers as playing time accrues.

Contract

Status
Rookie scale / two-way range
Bottom line

Second-round flier at #42; check back as real stats accrue.

FAQ

Quick answers

Where was Ja'Kobi Gillespie drafted?

Ja'Kobi Gillespie was selected 42nd overall (second round) by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA draft, out of Tennessee.

Does Gillespie have NBA stats yet?

The identity and draft facts are real; the ratings and outlook are Balladex projections, since he debuts in 2026-27.