DAWSON GARCIA NEWS

Scores 36 points Garcia logged 36 points (12-25 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 12-14 FT), 11 rebounds, two steals and one assist across 38 minutes during Minnesota's 84-74 loss Sunday at Ohio State.

Impact Garcia logged a new career high in points during Minnesota's first conference game of the team's 2023-24 season. He is the most promising option Minnesota's team has, considering his average of 15.9 points across his 14 games of the Gophers' 2022-23 regular season.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dawson Garcia, Minnesota out for more vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff Nov 16, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Dawson Garcia (3) shoots against the Missouri Tigers during the...

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dawson Garcia, Minnesota out for more vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff Nov 16, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Dawson Garcia (3) shoots against the Missouri Tigers during the...

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Gophers basketball's Dawson Garcia posting career-best stats Dawson Garcia, who could be headed for a breakout junior season with the Gophers men’s basketball team, is more concerned with winning in hi...

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Garcia scores 14 points to lead Minnesota over SC Upstate 67-53

Dawson Garcia scored 14 points and Minnesota defeated South Carolina Upstate 67-53 on Saturday

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota hosts UTSA following Garcia's 23-point game

Minnesota hosts the UTSA Roadrunners after Dawson Garcia scored 23 points in Minnesota's 80-60 victory against the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unstoppable in opener Garcia chipped in 23 points (4-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 14-16 FT), 14 rebounds, six assists and one block in 35 minutes during Monday's 80-60 win over Bethune-Cookman.

Impact Garcia was a one-man army during Monday's win over Bethune-Cookman, finishing with 23 points, 14 rebounds and six assists. Although the 6-foot-11 junior saw most of his scoring output come at the charity stripe Monday, he has the ability to score at will regardless of range, notching 15.3 points on 45.7/34.5/71.4 shooting splits in 2022. The Golden Gophers retained one of the best centers in the conference through the offseason and he produced a statement performance in a dominating win.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dawson Garcia goes for 23 and 14, Minnesota toasts Bethune-Cookman Nov 6, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Dawson Garcia (3) drives around Bethune-Cookman Wildcats guard Da...

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dawson Garcia's big double-double leads fast-starting Minnesota's 80-60 win over Bethune-Cookman

Dawson Garcia had 23 points and 14 rebounds, and Minnesota rode a 46-point first half to a season-opening 80-60 victory over Bethune-Cookman

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gophers see big things coming for duo of Dawson Garcia, Pharrel Payne Dawson Garcia and Pharrel Payne are two reasons the Gophers men’s basketball team thinks it can defy expectations this season.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Zach Edey, Terrence Shannon Jr. headline All-Big Ten preseason team

Purdue center Zach Edey and Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. headline the 2023-24 Preseason All-Big Ten team.

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Dawson Garcia primed to take leadership role in second season with Gophers men's basketball The Gophers men's basketball team is looking for the 6-11 Dawson Garcia to build on his first season with the program, especially the way he...

AUGUST 14, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Scores 19 points in loss Garcia closed with 19 points (8-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt), two assists, one block and two steals over 40 minutes during Sunday's 71-67 loss to Wisconsin.

Impact Garcia ends a good sophomore season with averages of 15.6 points and 5.6 rebounds per game for a struggling Gophers team. If they are to improve, Garcia will be a major reason why that happens.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures double-double in loss Garcia ended Saturday's 78-67 loss to Nebraska with 11 points (5-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal over 33 minutes.

Impact Garcia recorded his second double-double of the season during another solid performance since his return from an ankle injury. Though the Gophers have to improve as a team, Garcia figures to be a reliable key to their long-term success.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 23 points Garcia logged 23 points (9-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-5 FT), seven rebounds and one steal across 31 minutes during Saturday's 76-69 loss to Penn State.

Impact Now that Garcia can play, he is expected to continue being Minnesota's go-to scorer. Though the 2022-23 Gophers are not expected to improve drastically with their main option now available, they should be a lot more formidable across future Big 10 games they are scheduled to play.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dawson Garcia returns but Gophers men fall to Penn State 76-69 for ninth loss in row The team's leading scorer missed five games because of a foot injury and scored 23 points in his return to action.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Starts against Penn State Dawson (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Penn State.

Impact Garcia had missed five straight games with an ankle injury, but he looked good enough in warm-ups to earn a starting nod, and that also happened in each of his previous 18 appearances in the season. His presence gives a huge boost to the Gophers on offense, as he's averaging 14.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals-plus-blocks in 30.6 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in return Garcia (ankle) is available and will start Saturday's contest against Penn State.

Impact Garcia will return to action following a five-game absence due to a bone bruise in his ankle. It's possible the 6-foot-11 big man is limited after a lengthy absence, but he's averaging 14.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals-plus-blocks in 30.6 minutes and should provide a significant boost to Minnesota's rotation.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Garcia (ankle) is warming up ahead of Saturday's matchup against Penn State, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Garcia has missed five straight games with an ankle injury, but he appears to be on track to return Saturday. If the 6-foot-11 big man is available, it's possible he faces a minutes restriction, but he's started all 18 of his appearances this season and is averaging 14.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals-plus-blocks in 30.6 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Garcia (ankle) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Penn State, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Garcia, who has missed the last five games with an ankle injury will remain a game-time decision on Saturday. If the 6-foot-11 sophomore is unable to return on Saturday, Pharrel Payne would be expected to continue starting in his place.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MSU game canceled Minnesota will not play at Michigan State on Wednesday, according to ESPN.com.

Impact Michigan State was supposed to host Minnesota on Wednesday. However, a deadly shooting at MSU's campus caused a cancellation of all sporting events there across 48 hours beginning from 10:26 p.m. EST Monday. The restriction includes Minnesota playing there Wednesday. Now, the Gophers are expected to host Penn State next Saturday. Garcia will receive at least four days of rest before their weekend matchup.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Iowa Garcia (ankle) will sit out Minnesota's game Sunday versus Iowa, according to Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

Impact Garcia will have sat out five games Minnesota played from Jan. 25 to Feb. 12. In place of him, Pharrel Payne is expected to be the Gophers' starting center Sunday.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Garcia (ankle) will remain a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup with Iowa, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Garcia, who has missed the last four games with a bone bruise on his ankle, will be a game-time decision on Sunday. The 6-foot-11 sophomore has been an integral part of the Gophers' program this season, averaging 14.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists on 30.6 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Illinois game postponed Minnesota will not play at Illinois on Tuesday, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Currently, COVID-19 is affecting the availability of Minnesota's player roster. The team will visit Illinois on another date. If the Gophers do not play there before Sunday, they must host Iowa next instead. Garcia will receive at least a few days of added rest to recover from his injured ankle.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful at Illinois Garcia (ankle) is doubtful Tuesday at Illinois, according to Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

Impact Minnesota's head coach Ben Johnson said Garcia could be better off not playing at Illinois on Tuesday. If the Gophers sophomore sits out as expected, his next opportunity to return is when they host Iowa on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE