The decision comes after McDermott told his players, "I need everybody to stay on the plantation. I can't have anybody leave the plantation," following a loss.
Gillespie averages 14.4 points and 4.7 assists per game this season, and was named as one of five finalists for the Bob Cousy Award as the best point guard in the country.
In this weekend's Hot Clicks: The Big East is discussing playing its season in a bubble, plus a possible need for reforming the NFL's COVID-19 policy and more.