Two-time champion Galloway returns to Kings for NBL25 season

The Sydney Kings are thrilled to announce that two-time NBL championship winner Jaylin Galloway is returning to the Hoops Capital club for the 2024-25 season.

Galloway has put pen to paper on a newly negotiated three-year deal, after previously signing an extension with the club in March before he joined NBA franchise, the Milwaukee Bucks.

The 21-year-old wing completes the harbour city side's roster for NBL25, which already features Xavier Cooks, Jaylen Adams, Bul Kuol, Cam Oliver, Alex Toohey, Izayah Le'afa, Keli Leaupepe, Tyler Robertson, Shaun Bruce, Kouat Noi, Makuach Maluach, Jason Spurgin, Klairus Amir and Henry Lau.

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"I'm super excited to be back at the Kings - a club that was my first as a professional and a place I consider a second home," Galloway said.

"We've had plenty of success during my first four seasons in Sydney and I look forward to continuing that this season."

Townsville-born Galloway, who made his senior Australian debut against Kazakhstan in 2022, believes his time in the United States with the Bucks and Wisconsin Herd helped him develop as a player.

"I learnt plenty during my time in the US, especially trying to stay humble and continuing to learn each and every day, especially from the older guys around you," said Galloway, who's excited to play for six-time NBL champion Goorjian.

"Playing against that sort of competition each day has made me physically stronger and helped my jump shot become more consistent."

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These traits, along with knowing what it takes to excel at an NBL level, make Galloway confident he can be a strong asset to Goorjian's team this season.

"With my ability to space the floor and defend at a high level, especially alongside a player like Bul Kuol, I'm confident I can help this team get back to where it belongs," said the Sprayberry High School alum.

"If we play basketball the right way, everything in the future, including another championship for Sydney, will take care of itself."

Coach Goorjian is thrilled to complete his 15-person roster with the signing of high-flyer Galloway.

"Adding a player like Jaylin this late in the piece is a pleasant and unexpected surprise that everyone is pumped about," Goorjian said.

"He's obviously a tremendous player, that complements the guys already on our team - not to mention he's very well-liked by everyone at our club.

"His ability to attack the rim as an athlete and be a perimeter threat is exciting and adds a different look to our group, not to mention the way he can defend and play multiple positions.

"I have no doubts he's improved since spending time in the US and I'm excited to see him back in the Kings uniform."

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With Galloway being the final piece of the puzzle, Goorjian is pumped with the team his Kings will roll out in NBL25 and beyond.

"When we started this, we had two players signed but everyone involved has done a fabulous job in identifying talent and bringing together a talented group that the city of Sydney can be proud of," Goorjian said.

"It's a testament to the strong Kings brand, that so many talented players wanted to come to the club.

"The most exciting part of it all is that as strong as this group is, it's only going to get better over the next few years, as most of this squad is here on multi-year deals."

The Kings' first home game of NBL25 is against NSW rivals Illawarra on Sunday, September 29 at Qudos Bank Arena - tipping off at 2.15pm AEST.

Tickets to the Adrian Hurley Cup clash are still available here.