Indiana University Athletics
DIPRIMIO: Trey Galloway Seeks To Bring Hoosier ‘Fire’ Against Penn State
12/30/2020 12:55:00 PM | Men's Basketball
By: Pete DiPrimio
IUHoosiers.com
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – It's about fire and energy, Trey Galloway says. It's about making a difference when Indiana basketball opportunity arises, whether as a starter or reserve.
The freshman guard certainly has done that.
"I want to be that fire guy and keep us together," he says. "A lot of guys want to win. That's what we're focused on. I want to bring that energy and play as hard as I can."
The next chance comes Wednesday night against Penn State (3-3) at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in what looms as a must-win scenario given the Hoosiers' 0-2 Big Ten start.
"We know how important this game is to stay in the race," Galloway says, "and how challenging it will be if we get too far behind.
"We have to treat every game like it's a championship. It won't be easy. We have to be prepared."
Galloway has done his part despite his youth. He averages 5.0 points and 2.2 rebounds in 23.0 minutes (just ahead of veteran guard Rob Phinisee's 22.9-minute average) while starting two games.
He shoots 47.7 percent from the field, a reflection of his knack for attacking the basket.
Galloway's strong start comes from a high basketball IQ (he's the son of a coach, Culver Academies' Mark Galloway, a former college player at Bethel), as well as picking up insight from coaches and veteran teammates.
"I'm starting to learn more and more from the older guys," he says. "Listening and taking what they give me every day has helped. I got my mind right to be ready for these games."
Galloway has impressed coach Archie Miller, who used his Monday night radio show to describe why.
"Trey is not afraid," he told Voice of the Hoosiers Don Fischer. "He's gotten other guys shots. He's broken the defense down. He takes it into the fire.
"Trey is learning the ropes about how physical it is. He adds something when he's out there."
IU (5-4 overall) will need all of that to regain its winning ways.
"We've been focused on locking in," Galloway says of the approach in the last couple days of practice. "We've had a couple of tough losses. We have to be together and work through the hard times."
For Miller, the biggest challenge is playing to the necessary focus and intensity.
"It's got to be about us," he told Fischer. "We have to be really locked in. We have to play super hard. We've got to get guys playing at a higher level with some desperation."
No one is making 3-point baskets better lately than guard Armaan Franklin. His 17 3-pointers in the last two weeks leads the nation.
The sophomore also has increased his scoring average to 13.6 points, up 9.9 points from last season. Only Rutgers' Ron Harper (12.2) has had a bigger scoring jump from last year.
In the last four games, Franklin averages 19.5 points while shooting 54.7 percent from the field, 65.4 percent from 3-point range. He's coming off a career-high 23-point effort against Illinois that included five 3-pointers.
"Armaan keeps growing in confidence and keeps getting stronger," Miller said. "We depend on him to bring offense to the table."
Expect the Hoosiers to get forward Trayce Jackson-Davis the ball inside. He leads the nation with 80 free throw attempts, and is second nationally with 58 made free throws.
As for Wednesday night's game, figure a nail-biter is coming. The last five meetings between these teams at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall have been decided by an average margin of 4.8 points. The 2017 game went to triple overtime.
"There are no nights off in this league," Miller told Fischer. "This league is an absolute bear, and Penn State is good. We have our work cut out for us."
Miller told Fischer he thinks Penn State is harder to defend this season even without last year's standouts Lamar Stevens and Mike Watkins.
"They play more of a four-guard lineup and their guys can really shoot the three. They shoot the crap out of the ball from three."
The Nittany Lions have inside muscle with 6-9, 240-pound forward John Harrar (6.7 points, team-leading 6.0 rebounds, 61.5 percent shooting) and 6-6, 219-pound forward Seth Lundy (13.0 points, 3.5 rebounds).
"I think they are some of the most physical big guys in the league, even if (Illinois' Kofi Cockburn) is the biggest," Miller said.
Jim Ferry is Penn State's interim head coach after the Nittany Lions parted ways with Pat Chambers before the start of the season. He directs a defense that leads the Big Ten in steals per game, at 8.5.
Guard Izaiah Brockington leads Penn State in scoring at 15.5 points. He also averages 5.6 rebounds. He's shooting 58.1 percent from the field in the last three games.
Guard Jamari Wheeler averages 4.7 assists, while guards Myreon Jones and Sam Sessoms are at 3.0 assists each. Jones averages 13.3 points. Sessoms averages 11.8 points and has scored in double figures every game this season.
"They have a good system, and they haven't changed much," Miller told Fischer. "They're explosive on offense."
Penn State jumped on Illinois 19-4 before the Illini roared back for a 98-81 victory last week. The Nittany Lions won at Virginia Tech 75-55, lost in overtime to Seton Hall and pushed unbeaten Michigan to the limit in a 62-58 loss.
"They are experienced," Miller told Fischer. "They have guys who can really play. They play fast and cause a lot of problems defensively with their switching, so they bring pressure."
Don't be misled by Penn State's 3-3 record, Miller added.
"They've played a good schedule. They can beat anyone in this league."
IUHoosiers.com
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – It's about fire and energy, Trey Galloway says. It's about making a difference when Indiana basketball opportunity arises, whether as a starter or reserve.
The freshman guard certainly has done that.
"I want to be that fire guy and keep us together," he says. "A lot of guys want to win. That's what we're focused on. I want to bring that energy and play as hard as I can."
The next chance comes Wednesday night against Penn State (3-3) at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in what looms as a must-win scenario given the Hoosiers' 0-2 Big Ten start.
"We know how important this game is to stay in the race," Galloway says, "and how challenging it will be if we get too far behind.
"We have to treat every game like it's a championship. It won't be easy. We have to be prepared."
Galloway has done his part despite his youth. He averages 5.0 points and 2.2 rebounds in 23.0 minutes (just ahead of veteran guard Rob Phinisee's 22.9-minute average) while starting two games.
He shoots 47.7 percent from the field, a reflection of his knack for attacking the basket.
Galloway's strong start comes from a high basketball IQ (he's the son of a coach, Culver Academies' Mark Galloway, a former college player at Bethel), as well as picking up insight from coaches and veteran teammates.
"I'm starting to learn more and more from the older guys," he says. "Listening and taking what they give me every day has helped. I got my mind right to be ready for these games."
Galloway has impressed coach Archie Miller, who used his Monday night radio show to describe why.
"Trey is not afraid," he told Voice of the Hoosiers Don Fischer. "He's gotten other guys shots. He's broken the defense down. He takes it into the fire.
"Trey is learning the ropes about how physical it is. He adds something when he's out there."
IU (5-4 overall) will need all of that to regain its winning ways.
"We've been focused on locking in," Galloway says of the approach in the last couple days of practice. "We've had a couple of tough losses. We have to be together and work through the hard times."
For Miller, the biggest challenge is playing to the necessary focus and intensity.
"It's got to be about us," he told Fischer. "We have to be really locked in. We have to play super hard. We've got to get guys playing at a higher level with some desperation."
No one is making 3-point baskets better lately than guard Armaan Franklin. His 17 3-pointers in the last two weeks leads the nation.
The sophomore also has increased his scoring average to 13.6 points, up 9.9 points from last season. Only Rutgers' Ron Harper (12.2) has had a bigger scoring jump from last year.
In the last four games, Franklin averages 19.5 points while shooting 54.7 percent from the field, 65.4 percent from 3-point range. He's coming off a career-high 23-point effort against Illinois that included five 3-pointers.
"Armaan keeps growing in confidence and keeps getting stronger," Miller said. "We depend on him to bring offense to the table."
Expect the Hoosiers to get forward Trayce Jackson-Davis the ball inside. He leads the nation with 80 free throw attempts, and is second nationally with 58 made free throws.
As for Wednesday night's game, figure a nail-biter is coming. The last five meetings between these teams at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall have been decided by an average margin of 4.8 points. The 2017 game went to triple overtime.
"There are no nights off in this league," Miller told Fischer. "This league is an absolute bear, and Penn State is good. We have our work cut out for us."
Miller told Fischer he thinks Penn State is harder to defend this season even without last year's standouts Lamar Stevens and Mike Watkins.
"They play more of a four-guard lineup and their guys can really shoot the three. They shoot the crap out of the ball from three."
The Nittany Lions have inside muscle with 6-9, 240-pound forward John Harrar (6.7 points, team-leading 6.0 rebounds, 61.5 percent shooting) and 6-6, 219-pound forward Seth Lundy (13.0 points, 3.5 rebounds).
"I think they are some of the most physical big guys in the league, even if (Illinois' Kofi Cockburn) is the biggest," Miller said.
Jim Ferry is Penn State's interim head coach after the Nittany Lions parted ways with Pat Chambers before the start of the season. He directs a defense that leads the Big Ten in steals per game, at 8.5.
Guard Izaiah Brockington leads Penn State in scoring at 15.5 points. He also averages 5.6 rebounds. He's shooting 58.1 percent from the field in the last three games.
Guard Jamari Wheeler averages 4.7 assists, while guards Myreon Jones and Sam Sessoms are at 3.0 assists each. Jones averages 13.3 points. Sessoms averages 11.8 points and has scored in double figures every game this season.
"They have a good system, and they haven't changed much," Miller told Fischer. "They're explosive on offense."
Penn State jumped on Illinois 19-4 before the Illini roared back for a 98-81 victory last week. The Nittany Lions won at Virginia Tech 75-55, lost in overtime to Seton Hall and pushed unbeaten Michigan to the limit in a 62-58 loss.
"They are experienced," Miller told Fischer. "They have guys who can really play. They play fast and cause a lot of problems defensively with their switching, so they bring pressure."
Don't be misled by Penn State's 3-3 record, Miller added.
"They've played a good schedule. They can beat anyone in this league."
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