Kevin Galloway '08 JUCO 6'6" SF

[Coldstream]

Small forward
Twin Falls (ID) College of Southern Idaho
Ht: 6-foot-6
Wt: 210 lbs
Class: 2008 (Junior College)
Kevin Galloway - Basketball Recruiting


Ht: 6-5 Wt: 190
Position: SF
Date of Birth: 05/23/1988
Year: Class of 2006
AAU Team: God Squad

High School: Sacramento HS
(Sacramento, CA)
College: USC
2006 Scout.com HS Basketball Rankings (full list):
Pos: SF
Pos Rank: #19
Pos Rating:
http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75...=1&nid=1436546

[Coldstream]

A new UK Wildcat

The University of Kentucky men's basketball team has a new commitment.

Marc Maggard and Jeff Drummond are both reporting that College of Southern Idaho guard Kevin Galloway has given a verbal commitment to the Wildcats staff.

The 6-foot-6 Galloway originally committed to USC out of high school in 2006. He averaged 8.8 points a game and led the National Junior College Athletic Association in assists at 8.5.

Galloway had also been hearing from Oklahoma, Memphis, Tennessee, UNLV and Oklahoma State among other schools.

His brother, Anthony Lambert, told The Cats Pause that his brother hasn't made a visit to Lexington yet but noted, "I've been down there though. He's going to love it." Lambert said he was recruited by UK assistant coach Jeremy Cox during his playing days.

Originally from Sacramento, Calif., Galloway averaged 17.4 points and 8.0 rebounds per game as a senior and led Sacramento High to a 29-6 record and a No. 17 ranking in the state of California. As a senior in high school, Galloway recorded 10 double-doubles in points and rebounds. He was rated the 88th best prospect in the 2006 recruiting class by Scout.com. Named to the 2006 Long Beach Press Telegram Best in the West first team. As a junior, he averaged 11.9 points.

As a freshman at USC, Galloway played in 13 games and averaged 12.8 minutes. He scored 2.8 points a game, while also averaging 2.2 assists and 2.0 rebounds for the Trojans.

Galloway's season is over with the College of Southern Idaho. He also averaged nine points, four rebounds and 2.5 steals a game, while hitting 52 percent from the field.

Here are some descriptions of his game by several folks:

• Scout.com's assessment of his game: "Galloway has a great basketball body. Good length, very good athlete. Effective slasher. High major potential."
• Bob Gottlieb's Branch West Recruiting Assistance Service: "A superb big wing who is a tremendously talented all-around player."

Watch for more tomorrow!Labels: Kevin Galloway

[Coldstream]

Galloway gives Kentucky the OK

By Martin McNeal - mmcneal@sacbee.com

Published 6:10 am PDT Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Story appeared in SPORTS section, Page C3

In some ways, Kevin Galloway's prodigious talents are exceeded only by the opportunities he's receiving to express them.

Galloway, the former Sacramento High School star, said he has verbally accepted an offer to attend Kentucky this fall.

Galloway is a smooth 6-foot-6 point guard who washed out previously in brief stays at USC and Fresno State. Currently, he is attending the College of Southern Idaho, a community college that he helped lead to a 30-2 mark this season.

Choosing Kentucky, one of the NCAA's most storied collegiate basketball programs, was difficult, Galloway said.

"I was that close to going somewhere else," he said. "Memphis and Tennessee and Kansas were right there."

As always with Galloway, the question about his grades came up quickly.
"That's been going well," he said. "I'm solid."

Galloway hopes to play in the NBA, and attending college is a means to an end.

"I know I am going to get a chance to play a lot of minutes at Kentucky," he said. "There is all that tradition, and it's a basketball school. USC was more of a football school. But most importantly, I'm going to be on the floor."

Galloway, who will turn 20 in May, was The Bee's Boys Player of the Year in 2005 and first-team All-Metro in 2006. He is unselfish and makes plays that make his teammates better.

"I'm trying to get (to the NBA) as soon as I can," Galloway said honestly.
The major flaws in Galloway's game are missing open shots and committing turnovers. He said he has been working consistently on his shooting.
"My confidence is growing," he said after shooting 44.8 percent from three-point range and 51.8 percent overall in 30 games for the Golden Eagles. "We've been working hard in the gym on spot-ups, shooting off the dribble and catch-and-shoot."

The College of Southern Idaho, often ranked among the nation's best community college basketball programs, regularly blew out its opponents. Galloway averaged just 8.8 points but also 8.5 assists in just 21.8 minutes of action. Additionally, he led CSI in steals.

http://www.sacbee.com/prepsplus/story/778864.html

[Coldstream]

The Newest Wildcat Kevin Galloway and Other Tuesday Notes

by Matt Jones @ 12:12 am. Filed under Blue Blooded Opinions

Ask and ye shall receive. For months now, Kentucky fans have wondered who the next Kentucky Wildcat commitment would be and now we know 6′7″ 200 pound, PG/SF Kevin Galloway from a Junior College in Idaho. Galloway is a playmaker, but more in the mold of a pass-first type, a la Derrick Jasper and with the possibility that DeAndre Liggins might not qualify (still an under-the-radar concern), his importance next year may grow. He played for a team in Idaho that put up huge numbers of points, but was more of a set-up man, averaging only 8 himself. But he is long and super athletic, with one person who has seen him telling me “he will dazzle you with the space he can cover.” His defense and rebounding are a strength and he is a hard worker according to his JUCO coaches. He told Jeff Drummond at TCP that he actually committed to UK a month ago after interest from Tennessee, Memphis and Oklahoma State. Out of high school he committed to USC before heading off to Junior College. I havent seen him play (and for the record, I dont think anyone around here has), so all we can do is take the coaches’ word on this one….easier because Gillispie has a pretty good track record worth of trust. I do still worry that UK doesnt have a scorer yet, but Gillispie has been holding onto this commitment for a month and said tonight he is still actively seeking a scoring guard….so one may still be coming. As for big men….well Mark “Every Night is Senior Night” Coury may be running the recruits off. In all seriousness however, this is a good get for the Cats and follows a pattern….Gillispie obviously likes long, athletic guys who can guard people….a recipe for success in his system. Galloway is the latest to fit in that mold.

[Coldstream]

Galloway Info from the Past

by Matt Jones @ 1:09 pm. Filed under Blue Blooded Opinions

As an avid reader of this site keenly picked up on earlier, nearly two years ago on this very site, when we first were getting rolling, we told you of a list of likely successes from the 2006 high school class that came from the recruiting source “Basketball Today.” That list included Jasper and Meeks, which is why we put it up. But as we republish it today, look who was considered just 2 years ago to be a big-time NBA prospect….thats right folks, Mr. Galloway. So here are the predictions and you can see how well they have worked out:
POINT GUARDS
BEST NBA PROSPECTS
Tywon Lawson, North Carolina
Derrick Jasper, Kentucky
Kevin Galloway, USC (WILL PLAY MANY POSITIONS)
Jeremiah Rivers, Georgetown
Doug Wiggins, Connecticut
TOP POINT GUARD SLEEPERS
Landry Fields, Stanford
Marcus Lawrence, UNLV
Josue Soto, Florida State
Malik Alvin, UTEP
Stephen Curry, Davidson
COLLEGE SUPER STARS
Michael Conley, Ohio State
Sherron Collins, Kansas
Tywon Lawson, North Carolina
Derrick Jasper, Kentucky
Doug Wiggins, Connecticut
POINT GUARDS WHO WILL S TRUGGLE
D.J. Augustin, Texas
Nic Wise, Arizona
Demond Carter, Baylor
Scottie Reynolds, Villanova
Jerome Randle, California
SHOOTING GUARDS
BEST NBA PROSPECTS
Javaris Crittenton, Georgia Tech
Wayne Ellington, North Carolina
L.D. Williams, Wake Forest
Daequan Cook, Ohio State
Gerald Henderson, Duke
TOP SHOOTING GUARD SLEEPERS
Adrion Graves, Xavier
Osiris Eldridge, Illinois State
Cameron Tatum, Undecided
Ernest Williams, Utah State
Cam Thoroughman, West Virginia
COLLEGE SUPER STARS
Wayne Ellington, North Carolina
Javaris Crittenton, Georgia Tech
Jon Scheyer, Duke
Jodie Meeks, Kentucky
Paul Harris, Syracuse
SHOOTING GUARDS WHO WILL STRUGGLE
Willie Kemp, Memphis
Obi Muonelo, Oklahoma State
Jerry Smith, Louisville
Jonathon Peoples, Notre Dame
Larry Davis, Seton Hall
SWING FORWARDS
BEST NBA PROSPECTS
Chase Budinger, Arizo na
Kevin Durant, Texas
Thaddeus Young, Georgia Tech
Stanley Robinson, Connecticut
Earl Clark, Louisville
TOP SWING FORWARD SLEEPERS
Anjuan Wilderness, Charlotte
Jarrel Smith, Colorado State
Leon Freeman, Undecided
Arbury Butler, Wichita State
Michael Tveidt, North Dakota State
COLLEGE SUPER STARS
Chase Budinger, Arizona
Kevin Durant, Texas
Thaddeus Young, Georgia Tech
Phil Nelson, Washington
Damion James, Texas
SWING FORWARDS WHO WILL STRUGGLE
Lance Thomas, Duke
Isaiah Dahlman, Michigan State
Will Graves, North Carolina
Rob Thomas, Saint John’s
Gary Flowers, Oklahoma State
POWER FORWARDS
BEST NBA PROSPECTS
Darrell Arthur, Undecided
Spencer Hawes, Washington
Brandan Wright, North Carolina
Vernon Macklin, Georgetown
Curtis Kelly, Connecticut
TOP POWER FORWARD SLEEPERS
Bryan Davis, Texas A&M
Lewis Witcher, Virginia Tech
Kenny Lawson, Creighton
Jeremy Williams, Colorado
Matt Heramb, Auburn
COLLEGE SUPER STARS
Spencer Hawes, Washington
Brandan Wright, North Carolina
Ryan Anderson, California
James Keefe, UCLA
Brook Lopez, Stanford
POWER FORWARDS WHO WILL STRUGGLE
Derrick Caracter, Louisville
Keith Clark, Oklahoma
Pierre Niles, Memphis
Luke Harangody, Notre Dame
Richard Semrau, Illinois
CENTERS
BEST NBA PROSPECTS
Greg Oden, Ohio State
Robin Lopez, Stanford
Brian Carlwell, Illinois
Matt Hill, Texas
John Mandledove, Connecticut
TOP CENTER SLEEPERS
Brad Sheehan, Georgia Tech
Will Foster, Gonzaga
Emilio Lebolo, Wofford
Javalle McGhee, Nevada
Steven Hess, William & Mary
CENTERS WHO WILL STRUGGLE
Hamidy N’Diaye, Rutgers
Mitchell Carter, South Carolina
Derek Oestreicher, New Mexico
Xavier Crawford, Bradley
Franklin Jones, UTEP



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[bowpro]

Well they got one thing right, Stephen Curry was definitely a sleeper, but he woke up. I dont know about thier prediction of DJ Augistine being a struggler???

[teamchemistry09]

I thought he was a point guard? Will he be playing on the wings next year? Can he hit the three?

[matt colvin]

Here is some good video on Kevin. I will also include a summary of his parts in the video. I found this summary on a different site, and will include the poster's name, as it is his original content.


Galloway's parts, so you can skip ahead to them. I highly suggest the block to dunk, at 45:50. This post was made by Kentucky_Wildcat.

"29:55 - assist
30:50 - block
31:28 - lay-in
33:39 - block, runs back, draws foul
37:25 - assist
45:50 - block, runs back, dunks it
55:16 - assist
56:08 - 3 pointer to end half
1:21:26 - drives and scores
1:22:47 - 3 pointer"

Link to the video: http://www.idahosportszone.com/webca...Men_2_2_08.asp

[Ukosumu]

Originally Posted by matt colvin

Here is some good video on Kevin. I will also include a summary of his parts in the video. I found this summary on a different site, and will include the poster's name, as it is his original content.


Galloway's parts, so you can skip ahead to them. I highly suggest the block to dunk, at 45:50. This post was made by Kentucky_Wildcat.

"29:55 - assist
30:50 - block
31:28 - lay-in
33:39 - block, runs back, draws foul
37:25 - assist
45:50 - block, runs back, dunks it
55:16 - assist
56:08 - 3 pointer to end half
1:21:26 - drives and scores
1:22:47 - 3 pointer"

Link to the video: http://www.idahosportszone.com/webca...Men_2_2_08.asp

'45:50 - block, runs back, dunks it' definitely worth the look.
Also nice job on the national athem by the young lady at the beginning.

Look forward to Galloway doing this for the 'Cats next season.

[teamchemistry09]

He showed some serious hops on that. Hows he feel about going from a cardinal to becomming a Wildcat?

[Catligula]

It surprises me that they predicted Jasper to be a superstar in college/NBA prospect. There's still time for that to happen, but when I saw him play in high school I never woulda pegged him to be a superstar player.

[teamchemistry09]

Originally Posted by Catligula

It surprises me that they predicted Jasper to be a superstar in college/NBA prospect. There's still time for that to happen, but when I saw him play in high school I never woulda pegged him to be a superstar player.

I heard out of high school he was said to "have the passing ability of Magic Johnson" but I havent seen it yet. If he were to get the ball and just run I know he could make things happen. Jasper is and will always be a lot like Jason Kidd

[Blue_N_White]

Originally Posted by Coldstream

Galloway gives Kentucky the OK

The College of Southern Idaho, often ranked among the nation's best community college basketball programs, regularly blew out its opponents. Galloway averaged just 8.8 points but also 8.5 assists in just 21.8 minutes of action. Additionally, he led CSI in steals.

http://www.sacbee.com/prepsplus/story/778864.html

Nice. Should be a good addition....just gotta hope he doesn't go to the line much. MAJOR bricklayer. He won't see the court much late in close ball games unless he can get the percentage up. Kevin admits that he has an eye on the NBA and wants to play pro ball some day....but guards that shoot less than 55% from the charity stripe aren't exactly a hot commodity and have a tough time making it at the "next level"....

[bluecat406]

Thanks for posting the link to the video, Matt. I love watching future cats, especially when its the full games and not just highlight reels.

[freethrow]

Here are Galloway's stats for this past season.
http://www.scenicwestsports.com/mbba...i.htm#team.ind

[matt colvin]

## SUMMARY GP-GS Min FG% 3PT% FT% R/G A/G STL BLK PTS/G
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
13 Galloway, Kevin.... 32-25 21.6 .520 .452 .548 4.1 8.6 77 29 8.4

[matt colvin]

Nice stats. Had more than twice as many assists than anybody else on the team. This team looks to have many scoring options. He also had the most steals. Kevin, with his athleticism, should do very well here. I've read that he'll be able to score some if needed. The videos I've watched do support that, although they don't always tell the whole story. He also brings experience at the college level.

[cosmonaut]

Why would he only play 21 minutes a game??

[BigBlue84]

Originally Posted by cosmonaut

Why would he only play 21 minutes a game??

If I'm not mistaken, he plays for the #1 ranked NCJAA team in the country. And they averaged something like 112 points a game. So for a Juco team they have some talent, and with a fast paced offense that they play the players rotate quite a bit. I've only seen 1 game on video of him and it seemed to confirm this. He looks very athletic, skilled, and a solid fundamental player. Also played good defense from what I saw. Don't let the 21 mins a game fool you, it's directly related to the style of play their coach runs.

[jkeller]

Originally Posted by BigBlue84

If I'm not mistaken, he plays for the #1 ranked NCJAA team in the country. And they averaged something like 112 points a game. So for a Juco team they have some talent, and with a fast paced offense that they play the players rotate quite a bit. I've only seen 1 game on video of him and it seemed to confirm this. He looks very athletic, skilled, and a solid fundamental player. Also played good defense from what I saw. Don't let the 21 mins a game fool you, it's directly related to the style of play their coach runs.

Plus there's only one other guy that averaged more minutes than him, and his was 22. When you have a real deep team you don't have to play 40 minutes.