New Zealand Breakers big-man Kyrin Galloway has signed with the Mackay Meteors for the 2022 Coles Express NBL1 North season.
Standing at 203cm, Galloway helps boost the Meteors frontcourt, forming an exciting partnership with returning 2021 Most Valuable Player, Emmanuel Malou.
The 22-year old is in his second NBL season with the New Zealand Breakers, averaging four points and two rebounds per contest, while shooting 47 percent from the floor.
Galloway joined the Breakers after an impressive four-year college career at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
In his senior year with the Spartans, Galloway averaged 8.6 points and 4.1 rebounds, while leading the Southern Conference in blocked shots, averaging 1.7 per game.
Galloway has also pulled on the green and gold, winning a bronze medal while representing Australia and at the 2019 World University Games in Italy.
Meteors Head Coach Joel Khalu said Galloway was the "perfect piece" for this year’s roster.
"We were chasing a dynamic athlete that could do a lot of things really well and we’ve got that with Kyrin," Khalu said.
"He’s an outstanding defender who can switch out on smaller guys, plus he’s an elite-level shot blocker, so his rim protection adds another dimension to our overall team defence.
"On the offensive end, he can score in a variety of ways, whether that’s stretching the floor as a shooter or bullying guys on the low block.
"He’s also a very underrated passer too.
"His skill-set is broad and I can’t wait to work with him here in Mackay and help continue his development."
Galloway is also looking forward to the NBL1 season ahead.
"I’m excited to be playing in the NBL1 this season, especially coming to a great, winning program such as Mackay," Galloway said.
"I’m looking forward to further establishing myself in my professional career and keeping the championship title in Mackay."
Galloway will join his Mackay Meteors teammates at the conclusion of the NBL season.
