Dawson Garcia
Updated on 6/27/22. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-11
Weight: 235
College: Minnesota
Classification: Junior
Birthdate: 9/20/2001
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Solid shooter, has stretch big potential
Decent low post scorer
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Decent rebounder
Above average athlete
Solid motor
Cons:
Streaky shooter
Struggles to score in traffic
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
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 2023 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
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