The NBL27 Free Agency is looming as an intriguing one for reigning champions Sydney.<\/p>\n
While they have the likes of Xavier Cooks, Matthew Dellavedova, Jaylin Galloway, Tyler Robertson, Noi and Jason Spurgin all under contract and have reportedly agreed to a new two-year deal for Keli Leaupepe, it appears the Kings could have a vastly different roster in NBL27.<\/p>\n
ESPN\u2019s Olgun Uluc is also reporting the 36ers are in advanced talks to sign defensive wing Bul Kuol, which follows a similar report linking fellow King Kouat Noi away from the Harbour City.<\/p>\n
Now, on Friday\u2019s special Free Agency edition of The Marketplace, presented by Paywise, NBL champion Pete Hooley explained how another Kings champion might be on the move too.<\/p>\n
The Jaylin Galloway [situation] is a big one, and other teams are monitoring it because they have their eyes on what could be a superstar in this league,\u201d Hooley said on The Marketplace, presented by Paywise.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe is still so young, and we\u2019ve seen the way that he’s shooting the ball now. The shooting was the reason that he didn’t stick in the NBA with his first opportunity.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt’s not going to be his last opportunity [in the NBA], but I know there are some teams that are monitoring it very closely, because if he becomes available, they\u2019re going to throw everything at him.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
1990 NBL MVP Derek Rucker, who ranked Galloway at spot 14 in his Top 15, knows how valuable Galloway can be in the competition.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe talent and the attributes [are there], and the shooting was exceptional in the Championship Series,\u201d Rucker said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s one of the key reasons why Sydney won that championship.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe’ve seen the athleticism, the enthusiasm and his defensive capabilities.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think putting the ball on the deck and being able to defend are areas that still are, while good right now, they can still improve a lot more with the hope of him getting to the NBA.\u201d<\/p>\n
While Uluc agrees this is a situation to monitor for teams, he was also quick to remind his colleague that Galloway is still contracted with the Kings for the Hungry Jack\u2019s NBL27 season.<\/p>\n
In other Kings news, Uluc reports Sydney has tabled a two-year offer for Championship Series MVP Kendric Davis.<\/p>\n
While the guard is keen to extend his time in Sydney, he is also weighing up his overseas options, including the NBA.<\/p>\n
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