It’s not often two brothers are both of NBL basketball quality, but the Mackay meteors have capitalised on this rare opportunity to gain two siblings who are in sync with each other’s plays.
Jaylin Galloway will line up alongside older brother Kyrin in the NBL1 North this season, after the 19-year-old agreed to terms with the McDonald’s Mackay Meteors for season 2022.
Jaylin brings additional NBL experience to the Meteors roster. The 198cm swingman is in his second season with the Sydney Kings, where he’s been playing alongside another Meteors recruit, Biwali Bayles.
Galloway has appeared in nine contests for the Kings this year, providing spark and energy off the bench. Last month, Galloway travelled to Japan with the Australia Boomers for the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. Across three games in Okinawa, Jaylin averaged 8-points, including a stellar performance against Chinese Taipei, where he dropped 13-points in 12-minutes, connecting 3-for-6 from downtown.
The FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers wasn’t the first time Galloway has lined up in the green and gold. He also competed for the Australian Emus at last year’s FIBA U19 World Cup and in seven games, averaged 9.6 points and 2 rebounds.
McDonald’s Mackay Meteors NBL1 North Head Coach Joel Khalu said he was looking forward to watching Jaylin have a breakout year in the NBL1.
“Jaylin is going to be a real tough cover in our league,” Khalu said.
“He’s long, super athletic and can stretch the floor with his ability to knock down shots from range.
“He’s also aggressive with the way he attacks the rim and that puts a lot of offensive pressure on opposition teams,” Khalu added.
“With his size and speed, Jaylin can also defend multiple positions on the floor too. That’s another part of his game that I really like and why I wanted him in Mackay this season.
“Best of all he’s hungry. He wants to come here and work hard and use it as an opportunity to improve.”
Galloway wants to use the upcoming NBL1 season to take his game to the next level.
“I’m really excited to be playing alongside my brother, Kyrin,” Jaylin said.
“I’m also keen to get more time on court to help me prepare to play a bigger role with the Kings, next NBL season as well.
“In addition to those things, I really want to help Mackay win another NBL1 championship too.”
Jaylin will join his new McDonald’s Mackay Meteors teammates at the conclusion of the NBL season.
Jaylin Galloway will join older brother Kyrin at the McDonald’s Mackay Meteors this NBL1 season. Picture: NBL Media
