Kings Re-Sign Emerging Talent

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Emerging Sydney talent Jaylin Galloway has signed a new three-year with the club, as the Kings lock away another key piece of their Championship roster.

Galloway joined the club as a development player in 2020, before becoming a fully rostered player in NBL23.

The 20-year-old lined up in 31 matches this season, averaging 5.1 points in 14.7 minutes of game time.

"I thought [re-signing with the Kings] was the best decision for me," Galloway told the club's website.

"[To be honest] there really isn’t another club I want to play for, especially coming off such an awesome and unforgettable season with the Kings.

"The club is super special to me, being the first ever professional team I played for and that means a lot to me.

"[Being with the Kings] has made me a more physical player, while also helping me gain more confidence on the court.

"I want to improve even more next year and win the NBL's Next Generation Award, while also helping the club secure its second ever three-peat."

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Sydney CEO Chris Pongrass said the Kings were delighted to secure Galloway's signature.

"We originally had a team option for Jaylin next season, but wanted to both reward him for his hard work and also capitalise on his tremendous upside. We decided to restructure and extend him on a longer-term deal," Pongrass said.

"The growth Jaylin has made during his three seasons with us has been exceptional – he will be a key piece for our club for years to come.

"We're thrilled to have him remain in Sydney for at least the next three seasons and look forward to him proving why he's one of the country's young up-and-coming stars."

Galloway is now the fourth player on the Kings' roster for the NBL 24 season, joining championship-winning teammates Dejan Vasiljevic, Shaun Bruce and Jordi Hunter.