Ja'Kobi Gillespie Joins Spurs

Ja’Kobi Gillespie, Tennessee’s standout guard, is headed to the NBA after being selected 42nd overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 Draft — another Vols player drafted this year. With the Spurs poised for a championship run thanks to Victor Wembanyama and their recent Finals appearance, Gillespie lands on a contender’s roster with a real shot at early playoff impact. The Spurs, hungry to rebound from their Finals loss, could use his energy and skill as they aim for another deep postseason run — setting the stage for a promising pro career right out of college. 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/afe089fd0e28f5d3