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The former Illinois high school standout was named SEC Freshman of the Year after a standout debut season.
Apr. 4, 2026 at 1:42am
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Aubrey Galvan, a freshman basketball player at Vanderbilt University, was named the SEC Freshman of the Year after an impressive debut season. Galvan, who hails from Deerfield, Illinois and attended Loyola Academy, was also selected to the Fort Worth Region 1 all-tournament team.
Galvan’s recognition as the SEC Freshman of the Year highlights the continued pipeline of top high school talent from Illinois to major college basketball programs. His success as a freshman also raises expectations for Vanderbilt’s program going forward.
In his first season at Vanderbilt, Aubrey Galvan averaged double-digit scoring and was a key contributor for the team. His strong performance earned him the SEC Freshman of the Year award, as well as a spot on the Fort Worth Region 1 all-tournament team after the Commodores’ postseason run.
A freshman basketball player at Vanderbilt University who was named the SEC Freshman of the Year after an impressive debut season.
A private research university in Nashville, Tennessee that competes in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) for athletics.
Aubrey Galvan’s recognition as the SEC Freshman of the Year demonstrates the continued pipeline of top high school talent from Illinois to major college basketball programs, and raises expectations for Vanderbilt’s program going forward.
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