Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Aubrey Galvan, Loyola basketball

Aubrey Galvan is a senior point guard for the Ramblers. She is already a 1,000-point scorer and is committed to play for Vanderbilt University starting next season.

1. Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions?

I’m honestly very superstitious. I think it’s just like habit now. Something I always do is put my left before my right, left shoe, my sleeve. That’s not much and there are definitely so many others I just can’t think of them right now.

2. Why is Vanderbilt the right fit for you?

I think every box was checked off. There were always three things I was looking for, which were: great coaching staff, that I fit the style of play and a great culture. Just from the first call with them I was able to check those boxes, but once I went on a visit and met the team, it was everything I wanted and more. With the coaching staff, I just knew I’d have a family there, a home away from home. I think culture part is what drew me the most. And the competition level, being part of the SEC, which I think is the top women’s conference, I’ll get to play against some amazing player and think I can develop very well. I’m super excited about that decision. I feel super great about it — still do.

3. When did you know that basketball was your thing?

Definitely at a young age. I tried a lot of sports, soccer and basketball, I tried softball and tennis here or there. I was good at them, but I didn’t have as much joy as I did with basketball. I continued with soccer as my second favorite sport, but I didn’t love it as much as basketball. With basketball, I was excited to go to every practice, every game. I started playing at 4-ish with my grandpa. At my brother’s games, I’d be dribbling up and down the sideline, and my brother’s coach said I had some skill. My grandpa would take us to this gym and we’d do 100 dribbles left and right before we could shoot. The love grew from there.

4. If you could try a new sport, what would it be?

Maybe football. Just quarterback or something. I love watching it.

5. What is your favorite thing to do off the court?

There’s not much time off of it but usually it’s going to hang out with my family and friends. That’s how I spend my free time. And whatever activities from there.

6. What is your top sports highlight so far?

It would be dumb of me not to say winning state (with the Ramblers last season). So that’s there. This summer with my travel team, Full Package; it was a great summer, a lot of fun. Those are up there. And any time I can also spend with Jewell Loyd (WNBA—Seattle Storm; Niles West alumna). Whenever she is in town, I try to train with her. She is a great mentor. Whenever I need help, she is always there.

7. If you are in Walgreens with a couple bucks, what are you buying?

Honestly, it changes every time I go. Maybe a drink, like an Arnold Palmer or Cool Blue Gatorade with some chips. Takis used to be my go-to, but I’m trying to get off of those. Maybe salt and vinegar (chips); you can never go wrong there. Maybe Pringles actually. I love me some Pringles.

8. What would be your dream job (except playing professionally)?

That’s always been my end goal, to play professionally, but if it wasn’t, something more creative, like marketing or advertising. Or like sports media, still working with basketball, just behind the scenes.

9. What is something people don’t know about you?

I like playing guitar. I’m not very good, but I like learning a song here or there.

10. What is this year’s Ramblers team capable of?

I think we’re capable of having great season. We’ve had a few rough games here, but I’m still glad those happened. We can learn from it and grow. I think we can have really great season. We just have to invest in it. Every day we are getting better and getting along better and bonding. I think we can do a lot. We have a great team and if we have faith in ourselves and each other, we will do great things.

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