Henry Galinato
Henry Galinato Jr. is a Filipino-American professional basketball player for the TNT Tropang 5G of the Philippine Basketball Association. He was born in Delano, California.
In high school, Galinato played for Cesar Chavez High School in Stockton, California. In 2016, he began his college career at Bakersfield College before moving to Benedictine University in Mesa, Arizona in 2018, playing for the Redhawks. In 2021, he committed to playing for the UP Fighting Maroons.
Professional career
TNT Tropang Giga/5G (2023–present)
On September 17, 2023, during the PBA season 48 draft, Galinato was selected 15th overall by the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters. Four days later on September 21, Rain or Shine traded him alongside Jewel Ponferada to the TNT Tropang Giga for Dave Marcelo and TNT's season 50 first-round pick. On September 23, Galinato signed a two-year deal with TNT.On March 9, 2024, he scored career-high 17 points and 11 rebounds in a 100-97 win over Terrafirma Dyip where he was named Best Player of the Game.