BREAKING: Indiana Hoosiers Head Coach Darian DeVries Names Trey Galloway as Team Captain for 2025 Season
In a move that has electrified the Indiana University basketball community, head coach Darian DeVries announced today that senior guard Trey Galloway will serve as the team captain for the 2025 NCAA season. The decision, made official in a press conference at Assembly Hall, marks a defining moment for the program as it seeks to reestablish its dominance in college basketball under DeVries’ fresh leadership.
“This is the best news we could hope for,” said longtime fan and IU alumnus Mark Callahan. “Trey has been the heart and soul of this team for years. Giving him the captain’s title just makes it official.”
Galloway, who has become a fan favorite for his relentless hustle, unselfish play, and on-court IQ, now steps into a leadership role at a critical juncture. Since joining the Hoosiers in 2020, the 6’4″ guard has grown from a rotational player to a foundational pillar of the team. In the 2024 season, he averaged 11.3 points, 4.2 assists, and 3.1 rebounds per game, earning recognition as one of the Big Ten’s most dependable two-way guards.
But his stats only tell part of the story.
“Trey sets the tone in practice, he holds teammates accountable, and he leads with integrity,” Coach DeVries said. “When I took this job, I knew we needed a cultural anchor. Trey embodies everything Indiana basketball is supposed to be.”
The Hoosiers’ locker room erupted in cheers when Galloway’s captaincy was revealed. Teammates describe him as both a vocal leader and a quiet example-setter. Junior forward Malik Reneau noted, “He never takes a day off. He pushes us. And now he’ll be the one steering the ship.”
The appointment comes during a promising offseason. With DeVries bringing his disciplined, high-effort style from Drake University and a top-15 recruiting class incoming, expectations in Bloomington are soaring. Naming Galloway as captain solidifies the bridge between the old guard and the new era.
“Trey isn’t just leading the team — he’s leading a movement,” said assistant coach Tom Ostrom. “Indiana basketball is back in good hands.”
For Galloway, the honor is deeply personal. His father, Mark Galloway, coached high school basketball in Indiana, and Trey has always viewed the Hoosiers as sacred. “This program means everything to me,” he said, visibly emotional. “Being named captain isn’t just about wearing a title. It’s about representing every teammate, every coach, and every fan who believes in Indiana basketball.”
As the Hoosiers gear up for a season packed with national spotlight games and tournament aspirations, all eyes will be on Galloway. With his hands on the wheel and his heart firmly tied to Hoosier tradition, Indiana’s future has rarely looked brighter.
