Samantha is an elite point guard who can attack and score at all three levels. Her vision, passing ability and decision making separate her from most. She is as equally satisfied making a great pass to a teammate as she is knocking down a 3-point shot. Her size, length, and strength also allow her the flexibility to switch from point guard, shooting guard, or playing in the post. As a relentless defender, she can defend multiple positions and allows a coach the flexibility to play multiple lineups without substituting. Her leadership skills are evident by being voted 4x as a captain at Loyola University of Chicago. Samantha can be summed up by the following statement by her coach: “Samantha prepares herself both mentally and physically to a professional standard”.
2018-2019: Skokie, IL / Niles West High School
2019-2020: Loyola University of Chicago (NCAA): 29 games: 4.8ppg, 2.4rpg, 2.0apg
2020-2021: Loyola University of Chicago (NCAA, starting five): 27 games: 5.2ppg, 2.3rpg, 2.6apg, FGP: 35.6%, 3PT:27.5%, FT: 70.4%
2021-2022: Loyola University of Chicago (NCAA, starting five): 30 games: 7.0ppg, 3.0rpg, 3.3apg, FGP: 33.1%, 3PT:34.1%, FT: 81.8%
2022-2023: Loyola University of Chicago (NCAA, starting five): 30 games: 9.4ppg, 3.8rpg, 2.6apg,1.1spg, FGP: 43.9%, 3PT: 29.0%,FT:74.5%
2023-2024: Loyola University of Chicago (NCAA, starting five): 31 games: 13.5ppg, 3.2rpg, 4.0apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 48.3%, 3PT: 42.3%, FT: 73.0%
MVC All-Freshman Team -2020
MVC Tournament Semifinals -2021
WBI Championship Quarterfinals -2021
All-Atlantic 10 Third Team -2024
Sam Galanopoulos Highlights 2023-2024
Loyola (IL) vs St.Louis 2023-2024
Fordham vs Loyola (IL) 2023-2024
Richmond vs Loyola (IL) 2023-2024