Mason Gillis is an American basketball power forward plying his trade with the Duke Blue Devils, as of 2024. He began playing high school basketball at the New Castle High School where he helped them secure a Class 3A Regional title during his junior season. As a junior, he averaged 21.6 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. He missed his senior year due to a knee injury and concluded his prep career with New Castle. Gills embarked on his collegiate basketball journey with Purdue over offers from Boston College, Toledo, Indiana, Ohio State, and Wisconsin among others.
During the 2020-21 season, Gillis saw action in 28 games and averaged 5.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. The following year as a sophomore, Gillis appeared in all 33 games and averaged 6.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. After four seasons with the program, Gillis decided to enter the transfer portal and test the NBA Draft waters following the conclusion of the 2023-24 season. Last season, he was named the Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year for his spectacular season. In his four-year career with Purdue, Gillis averaged 6.3 points, 4.2 assists, and 1.4 assists per game in 132 total appearances. The veteran forward committed to Duke’s men's basketball as a graduate transfer.
Mason Gillis Parents
Mason Gillis's parents are Tammy McCall and Bill Gillis.
Who is Mason Gillis’ mother?
Tammy McCall is the mother of Mason Gillis. She attended Ball State University and ran cross country for the program.
Who is Mason Gillis’ father?
Mason Gillis' father’s name is Bill Gillis. He went to the Ball State University where he played center from 1989-93. Bill was also the Mid-American Conference Tournament MVP in 1992. During the 1992-93 season, Gillis averaged 10.2 points and 6.6 rebounds with a 26-win record with the Cardinals. The 6-foot-7 standout athlete also played professional basketball overseas and in the CBA.
Mason Gillis Career
Coming out of Blue Valley High School, Gillis was ranked the No.7 player in the state of Indiana, irrespective of position in the 2020 recruiting class. He redshirted his freshman season and returned to action during the 2020-21 season. In his rookie campaign for the Boilermakers, Gillis appeared in all 28 games and averaged 5.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game. He witnessed a breakout campaign during his junior year when he posted 6.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.4 assists and also scored nine three-pointers during a game against Penn State. Last season, he was honored with the Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year after averaging 6.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game. He concluded his Purdue journey with career totals of 827 points, 548 rebounds, and 179 assists and transferred to Duke University for his final season of eligibility.
FAQs on Mason Gillis
A. Mason Gillis was born in Overland Park, Kansas.
A. Mason Gillis stands at a height of 6ft 9in (2.05m).
A. Mason Gillis was ranked Top 90 national prospect in the 2020 recruiting class.
A. Mason Gillis is the No.18 player on the Duke Blue Devils roster.
A. Mason Gillis attended the New Castle High School.
