Gillespie was the starting point guard and captain of the North Carolina State team that, under legendary coach Kay Yow, advanced to the Women's Final Four in 1998.

Source: https://m.startribune.com/four-potential-candidates-to-replace-lindsay-whalen-as-gophers-womens-basketball-coach/600256134/

"There is no better way to start a season than a tour of this magnitude that features local flair and gives back to an organization that is so important to this community in the Kay Yow Cancer Fund."

Source: https://abc11.com/clay-aiken-ruben-studdard-twenty-tour-american-idol-alums-kay-yow-cancer-fund-cary-nc/12782911/