Collin Gillespie reunited with Jay Wright at national title game

Gillespie reunited with his former head coach at the NCAA men’s national championship game in Houston.

Denver Nuggets rookie Collin Gillespie on Monday reunited with former head coach Jay Wright at the NCAA men’s national championship game at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.

Of course, Gillespie played five years at Villanova under Wright and finished as the all-time program leader in games played (156) and the No. 12 scorer with 1,858 points. Wright retired at the conclusion of last season and serves as an analyst for CBS Sports.

Gillespie and the Nuggets are in Houston ahead of their matchup against the Rockets on Tuesday. He and several other players were on hand at the game and the 23-year-old had the opportunity to catch up with Wright in the first half between No. 4 UConn and No. 5 San Diego State.

Gillespie hasn’t played this season with the Nuggets due to a leg fracture sustained last summer while helping out at a Villanova team practice. He has has progressed in his recovery and has been seen putting up shots with the team.

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