Report: Gillespie cleared to return to basketball-related activities

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 28: Villanova Wildcats guard Collin Gillespie (2) brings the ball up the court during the men's college basketball game between the Villanova Wildcats and Butler Bulldogs on February 28, 2021, at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN.
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Villanova guard Collin Gillespie has been fully cleared to return to all basketball-related activities following his recovery from a significant knee injury, CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein reports.

Gillespie appeared to confirm the news on social media.

The Wildcats star was ruled out for the remainder of the season on March 4 after an MRI confirmed he tore his MCL.

Gillespie had a strong senior year for Villanova before being shut down. He finished the season averaging 13.9 points and 4.6 assists per game en route to being a Bob Cousy Award finalist.

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