Gillard finished the summer with A1 Elite on the Puma Pro 16 circuit. He is a shifty lead guard who is very good with the basketball in his hands and is a reliable decision maker. He is a solid and improving perimeter shooter and has a chance to be a promising prospect in the 2028 recruiting class.

Gilliard is a shifty lead guard who is very comfortable with the basketball and shows a strong feel for the game at a young age. He is a solid open shot maker and does a good job of finding teammates and creating opportunities for others. As he continues to develop physically, his overall effectiveness and upside will continue to rise.

One of the state’s top point guards in the 2028 class, Gillard proved he can impact the game as both a scorer and a distributor at the MAIT. The sophomore averaged over 18 points per game while showcasing a more consistent perimeter shooting stroke, forcing defenders to respect him beyond the arc. He’s difficult to keep out of the paint, using his quickness and change of pace to get downhill and create advantages. Gillard also plays with a high basketball IQ, making sound decisions with the ball and consistently setting up teammates, which continues to separate him among guards in his class.