Perception vs Production: What to expect from Collin Gillespie

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesCollin Gillespie has a perception problem. That problem isn’t so much about what he is, but rather what he isn’t. He isn’t a natural point guard. He isn’t the most athletic player on his team. He isn’t Ryan Arcidiacono. He isn’t considered one of the best guards in his conference. He isn’t an NBA prospect. He isn’t the player that was supposed to lead Villanova into the 2020 season.

And yet, here we are. Collin Gillespie is the lone captain returning from last year’s team in which he helped lead Villanova to two Big East Titles as the starting point guard. Many will be quick to give that leadership credit to departing seniors Phil Booth and Eric Paschall,…