Dawson Garcia

Updated on 12/1/23.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-11
Weight: 235
College: Minnesota
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 9/20/2001

Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted

Pros:

Solid shooter, has stretch big potential
Decent low post scorer
Decent scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Adequate playmaker for his size
Above average athlete
Solid motor

Cons:

Streaky shooter
Struggles to score in traffic
Not an elite rebounder
Needs to improve his defense
Not an elite shot blocker
Not an elite athlete

Summary:

Dawson Garcia is a skilled, mobile big man that has versatile scoring skills.  He can sometimes tend to be too inconsistent in games, but his ability to knock down outside shots and score in the post, combined with his motor may make him an intriguing second round prospect for the 2024 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
NBA G-League’s 2021 G-League Elite Camp Player Measurements
Star Tribune’s Article on Garcia Transferring to Minnesota

Games Scouted:
12/1/20 Marquette vs. Oklahoma State
6/20/21 Day 1 of the 2021 G-League Elite Camp
6/21/21 Final Day of the 2021 G-League Elite Camp
11/20/21 North Carolina vs. Purdue
11/26/23 Minnesota vs. San Francisco

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