Mason Gillis, a power forward for the Duke Blue Devils of Duke University, was born on November 24, 2000. After playing four seasons with the Purdue Boilermakers from 2020-2024, he announced in April 2024 that he would be using the NCAA transfer portal for his fifth and final year of eligibility at Duke. Graduating as a four-star recruit from New Castle High School, he opted for the Boilermakers but had to redshirt his debut year due to a knee injury.
Throughout four seasons, he played in 132 games, starting 63, and averaging per game 6.3 points, 0.1 steals, 0.4 steals, 4.2 rebounds, and 82.9% free throws. Further, he also became the 2024 Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year. In his 39 games with the Boilermakers in 2023–24, he averaged 6.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, leading the team to the national championship.
What is Mason Gillis' nationality?
Mason Gillis is of American nationality. He was born and raised in New Castle, Indiana, in the United States.
Mason Gillis' Birthplace
Mason Gillis hails from New Castle, Indiana, in the U.S. He has an older sister, Lauryn, who played volleyball at the University of South California but later transferred to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating in 2018. Their parents are Tammy McCall and Bill Gillis.
Gillis attended New Castle High School and committed to Boilermakers in June 2018. He averaged 21.6 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game while guiding his team to a Class 3A Regional championship. He shot an incredible 59.5 percent from the field and more than 45 percent from three.
FAQs on Mason Gillis
A. Mason Gillis left the Purdue Boilermakers, due to his scholarship limit. His only option was to transfer and use his last year of eligibility.
A. Mason Gillis parents are Tammy McCall and Bill Gillis.
A. Mason Gillis said the people in Duke's program also drew him to Durham, saying how he values unselfish teammates who can enjoy the success of those around them.
A. Mason Gillis is 23 years old as of October 2024. He was born on November 24, 2000.
A. Mason Gillis was born and raised in New Castle, Indiana, in the United States.