The Swider Show is back for episode 3! Cole recaps his first ever NBA Media Day with the Lakers, answers this week’s Mailbag Question of the Week about the Laker’s mini-camp in San Diego, and his start to Training Camp. (10:45) Then, Villanova legend and current Denver Nuggets point guard Collin Gillespie joins the show. We talk about Collin being under-recruited in high school before bursting onto the scene and committing to Villanova, how the tough competition in the Philadelphia Catholic League shaped his game, and Cole and Collin reminisce on the competitiveness of summer pick-up games during their three years as teammates. (37:00) Next, Collin speaks to his growth throughout his first three years at Nova, playing Villanova’s brand of basketball and Coach Jay Wright’s impact on him, dealing with playing during COVID, and he and Cole’s battles in shooting drills. (57:05) Finally, Collin and Cole discuss their matchup at Madison Square Garden this year, he shares his favorite career game at Villanova, the pre-draft process, and how he’s been rehabbing and preparing for his first year as a pro with the Nuggets.