Maryland Terrapins guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie (0) celebrates after scoring Saturday, March 15, 2025, in a semifinals game at the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament between the Michigan Wolverines and the Maryland Terrapins at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Michigan Wolverines defeated the Maryland Terrapins, 81-80. Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Ja'Kobi Gillespie Announces Transfer to Tennessee Basketball

Originally posted on Tennessee Volunteers on SI
By Caleb Sisk | Last updated Apr 4, 2025 1:57 PM ET

The Tennessee Volunteers gain the commitment of Maryland Terrapins guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie.

The Maryland Terrapins have lost one of their top players from this past season. Ja'Kobi Gillespie has committed to the Tennessee Volunteers following a successful season.

Gillespie is the first transfer addition for Coach Rick Barnes this season and it is as the much-needed guard slot after Chaz Lanier, Zakai Zeigler, Jahmai Mashack, and Jordan Gainey are all out of eligibility.

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Gillespie averaged 14.7 points, 4.8 assists, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.9 steals while shooting 45/41/86 from the field. He was one of the nation's best shooter with a 41% three-point percentage. he was quickly trending to the Vols before he initially committed. Gillespie was a junior guard this season and has spent the first two seasons of his college career with Belmont before spending his one and only season with Maryland.

Gillespie was a former high school star in the state of Tennessee, as he attended Greeneville High School. He is expected to now be a starter for the Volunteers, playing in front of his home state.

This article first appeared on Tennessee Volunteers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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