New Zealand Breakers big-man Kyrin Galloway has signed with the McDonald’s Mackay Meteors for the 2022 NBL1 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 4 points and 2 rebounds per contest, while shooting 47 per cent 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.
McDonald’s Mackay Meteors NBL1 North 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 McDonald’s Mackay Meteors teammates at the conclusion of the NBL season.
New Zealand Breakers forward Kyrin Galloway has signed with the McDonald’s Mackay Meteors. Picture: NBL Media
