Recruiting Report: Drew Galinson (2018)
Wayzata senior guard Drew Galinson talks about his senior year and what he is going to do for college.
“This is a very different team from last year,” Drew said. “We lost a lot of experience and size with last years graduating class, but we are working and getting better every practice and game, and we are making steps in the right direction.
“Personally, along with Jacob (Beeninga) and Luke (Paulson), I have to work to use the experience I have to help the team in any way possible.”
Galinson is scoring 13.4 points per game with the 18 a game from Jacob Beeninga and 13.5 from Luke Paulson but as Galinson said the supporting players are still learning as they mature in the Wayzata system.
At 7-4 the Trojans have beaten Woodbury, St. Thomas, Maple Groe and others but have lost games to Lakeville North, Park Center, Orono, and BSM. The Trojans are young with only Galinson,
Tanner Jonas, Theo Walther, and Luke Mjannes playing as seniors but Galinson welcomes the leadership role by being one of the hardest working players and most intelligent players on the floor. He’s leading by example.
“I have improved in many ways,” Drew told Prep Hoops. “It being my senior year I am looking to play my best basketball ever. I am shooting a high percentage and I have been challenged to improve my rebounding as well. I also still play the role of an energy giver on defense and have been more aggressive this year on offense.”
Wayzata has a lot of guys getting experience this year including freshmen Kody Williams and grade eight standout Camden Heide. Several juniors (Beeninga, Connor Hale, Paulson, Keaton Heide, etc) are also playing in the main rotation.
“I like our team this year,” Drew said. “Like I said we are very young, but we have potential to be very good. I expect this year to be the year for the younger guys to get some varsity experience.
“That being said, I think this team can do special things if we play to our full potential. We are very small, but our coaches know that and strategize accordingly.”
It’s tough when so many young players are on the floor and you are one of only a a couple seniors playing regularly but Galinson has embraced his role like a leader.
“My individual goal this year is to leave a lasting impression on the younger guys so they can apply it in the future. Also I want to do my best to make this season last as long possible.”
Few in the metro can match Drew as a defender and shooter so college basketball could have been an option, but Drew had decided to be a full time student.
“I have actually decided to continue my education at the University of Minnesota,” Drew said. “I felt like just being a student was the right path for me.
“I have greatly appreciated all the programs who have shown interest in me, both Soccer and basketball, but I have always wanted to end up at a big school and I’m looking forward to the education that Minnesota will provide.”