Episode 3: Collin Gillespie

The Swider Show is back for episode 3! Cole recaps his first ever
NBA Media Day with the Lakers, answers this week’s Mailbag
Question of the Week about the Laker’s mini-camp in San Diego,
and his start to Training Camp. (10:45) Then, Villanova legend
and current Denver Nuggets point guard Collin Gillespie joins the
show. We talk about Collin being under-recruited in high school
before bursting onto the scene and committing to Villanova, how
the tough competition in the Philadelphia Catholic League shaped
his game, and Cole and Collin reminisce on the competitiveness of
summer pick-up games during their three years as teammates.
(37:00) Next, Collin speaks to his growth throughout his first
three years at Nova, playing Villanova’s brand of basketball and
Coach Jay Wright’s impact on him, dealing with playing during
COVID, and he and Cole’s battles in shooting drills. (57:05)
Finally, Collin and Cole discuss their matchup at Madison Square
Garden this year, he shares his favorite career game at
Villanova, the pre-draft process, and how he’s been rehabbing and
preparing for his first year as a pro with the Nuggets.