Langston Galloway signed a 10-day contract with the New York Knicks out of the D-League and here is a scouting report on his game:

Situation: As the Knicks filtered through additions and cuts in the recent trade that shipped J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert, a roster spot was created for Galloway. The rookie from St. Joseph’s went undrafted, but spent time with the Knicks in summer league and training camp. New York seems to have plenty of options at point guard position with Jose Calderon, Pablo Prigioni, and Shane Larkin, but recent rumors have surfaced that one or more of these players could be shipped in the recent rehaul. Galloway, ranked as the 25th best prospect in the D-League, doesn’t have a ton of flash in his game, but hopes to add some promising potential to the backcourt.

Size/Athleticism: The 6-foot-2 point guard has decent size and bounce for the NBA. He has a chiseled frame and a lengthy wingspan, but won’t be a highlight reel soaring above the rim. Galloway has a quick first step that can help him beat his defender.

Ballhandling: Galloway has a tight handle and plays with a good pace. He actually plays off the ball most of the time in Westchester but will need to play point in the NBA. Galloway changes speeds well and can use his dribble to pull up from mid-range.

Shooting: After shooting 44.3% from deep as a college senior, Galloway’s three-point percentage has taken a dip to 35.8%. He’s a good shooter but isn’t a knock-down specialist. He’ll need to shoot the three consistently in the triangle offense.

Penetration: While Galloway can hit the three-point shot, most of his offense comes inside of the arc. He’s a respectable mid-range shooter and can get all the way to the rim as well. Galloway is shooting 68.9% from inside of 5 feet, ranking well above the league average. He’s at his best when slashing, as he can absorb contact and finish.

Passing: In the triangle offense, Galloway will need to make an impact in this area immediately. His 2.4 assists per game may not pop off the page, but he seems to always make the right pass that could lead to an assist or hockey assist. He understands the offense and commits just 1.5 turnovers in the up-tempo D-League. Galloway is more of a combo guard at this stage, but is improving as a floor general and overall passer. He’ll still need to polish this area of his game in the NBA.

Defense: Despite his lack of elite lateral quickness, Galloway does a good job on the defensive end. He’s a ballhawking on-ball defender that gets into opponents and plays well off the ball also. Galloway fights through screens when defending shooters and contests nearly every shot. He also leads the D-League with 2.6 steals per game. This is certainly a strength in Galloway's game.

Rebounding: Galloway is one of the top rebounding guards in the D-League, averaging 5.9 boards per game. He can clean up the defensive glass, averaging 4.8 defensive rebounds per game, and lead the fastbreak.

Versatility: In Westchester, Galloway can play either guard spot, but will likely be limited to the point guard position in the NBA. His size will probably prevent him from guarding shooting guards.

Final Analysis: Galloway isn’t the most well-known name in the D-League, but can find a fit with the Knicks. After being around the organization for practically the entire offseason, he’ll have a good understanding of the system. If he can shoot it well enough and defend at a high level, Galloway could find a niche with the Knicks. There’s still some rough edges, as Galloway is still developing as an overall point guard, but there’s some potential. With New York just 5-32 on the season, the Knicks will hope Galloway can help provide some young optimism moving forward.