DAWSON GARCIA NEWS

Report: Dawson Garcia, out of eligibility, enters the transfer portal Garcia would instantly become a coveted player in the portal if he's granted another year of eligibility. That said, it's unknown if he's ev...

APRIL 22 • SI.COM

Looks to enter portal, needs waiver Garcia is entering the transfer portal but will need a waiver to play, Joe Tipton of On3.com reports.

Impact Garcia will look to stay at the collegiate level after three seasons with Minnesota and the previous two with Marquette and UNC. The 6-foot-11 forward averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists on 35.4 minutes per game this year. After his hands down best season, he'll now need a waiver to stay for a sixth.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota fires coach Ben Johnson after 4 seasons at alma mater with 56-71 record

Minnesota fired coach Ben Johnson after four years of repeatedly rebuilding rosters at his alma mater

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Minnesota flops against Northwestern in Big Ten Tournament INDIANAPOLIS - Minnesota seniors Dawson Garcia and Parker Fox tapped coach Ben Johnson on the should...

MARCH 13 • KANSASCITY.COM

Minnesota plays in Big Ten Tournament against the Northwestern

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Tom Izzo is Big Ten Coach of the Year, Purdue's Braden Smith wins Player of the Year

Michigan State’s Tom Izzo was named Big Ten Coach of the Year for the fourth time, among the other conference awards announced Tuesday.

MARCH 11 • FOX SPORTS

Scores 19 in season finale Garcia recorded 19 points (8-19 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and eight rebounds over 32 minutes during Sunday's 75-67 OT loss to Rutgers.

Impact Garcia chipped in 19 points and eight rebounds as the Golden Gophers were taken down by the Scarlet Knights during Sunday's regular season finale. The 6-foot-11 senior has started in all 31 games this season, averaging 19.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, two assists and 0.9 blocks on 35.3 minutes per game. Garcia and the Golden Gophers will open the Big Ten tournament against Northwestern this Wednesday with the winner set to face Wisconsin.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota squares off against Northwestern in Big Ten Tournament

The Minnesota Golden Gophers square off against the Northwestern Wildcats in the Big Ten Tournament

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Dylan Harper scores 22, leads Rutgers past Minnesota 75-67 in OT for key win in Big Ten finale

Dylan Harper scored 22 points, including six in overtime, and Rutgers defeated Minnesota 75-67 to claim an important win in seeding for the Big Ten Tournament

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Garcia and the Minnesota Golden Gophers visit conference foe Rutgers

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights will host conference opponent Minnesota

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Blackwell carries No. 12 Wisconsin past Minnesota 74-67 with 25 points and career-best 11 boards

John Blackwell had 25 points and a career-high 11 rebounds to help 12th-ranked Wisconsin beat Minnesota 74-67

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

No. 12 Wisconsin visits Minnesota after Rigsby's 20-point performance

Minnesota faces the No. 12 Wisconsin Badgers after Brennan Rigsby scored 20 points in Minnesota's 67-65 victory over the Nebraska Cornhuskers

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

No. 12 Wisconsin visits Rigsby and Minnesota

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Nebraska hosts Minnesota after Garcia's 26-point game

Minnesota faces the Nebraska Cornhuskers after Dawson Garcia scored 26 points in the Golden Gophers' 75-63 loss to the Northwestern Wildcats

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Nine reasons to appreciate Gophers star Dawson Garcia as his college career winds down The Savage native deserves praise for what he’s done on the court and off it during his three years at the U

FEBRUARY 24 • TWINCITIES.COM

Garcia leads Minnesota against Penn State

Minnesota plays the Penn State Nittany Lions after Dawson Garcia scored 32 points in Minnesota's 64-61 victory over the UCLA Bruins

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

Leads Gophers past UCLA Garcia notched 32 points (9-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 11-12 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 40 minutes during Tuesday's 64-61 win over UCLA.

Impact Garcia was a one-man wrecking crew during Tuesday's win over the Bruins, closing with 32 points, eight rebounds, an assist, a block and two steals in the contest. The 6-foot-11 senior remains one of the top scorers in the Big Ten, averaging 19.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, two assists, 0.8 steals and one block across 26 starts. Garcia and the Gophers, who have won two-straight games, will look to stay on track during Saturday's game against Penn State.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Garcia scores season-high 32 points and Minnesota completes L.A. rally beating UCLA 64-61

Dawson Garcia scored a 27 of his season-high 32 points after halftime and Minnesota staged another dramatic rally this time beating UCLA 64-61

FEBRUARY 19 • Associated Press

Logs double-double in win Garcia chipped in 19 points (7-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 14 rebounds and one assist across 38 minutes during Tuesday's 69-61 victory over Penn State.

Impact Garcia posted his sixth double-double of the season, closing with 19 points, 14 rebounds and an assist during Tuesday's win over the Nittany Lions. The 6-foot-11 senior has the Golden Gophers up to 4-8 in conference play after starting out 0-6, and he is averaging 24.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.5 blocks across Minnesota's last six games.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Dawson Garcia helps Minnesota defeat Penn State Dawson Garcia led the way with 19 points and 14 rebounds as visiting Minnesota defeated Penn State 69-61 on Tuesday in a Big Ten Conference...

FEBRUARY 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Garcia's double-double, backup Rigsby boost Minnesota past Penn St. 69-61

Dawson Garcia scored 19 points and grabbed 14 rebounds and Minnesota pulled away from Penn State at the end for a 69-61 win

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Game-high 28 points in defeat Garcia supplied 28 points (9-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 8-12 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one block across 30 minutes during Saturday's 71-68 loss to Washington.

Impact Garcia connected on 9-of-12 looks from the field, closing with a game-high 28 points, four rebounds, four assists and one block during Saturday's loss against the Huskies. The 6-foot-11 senior has started in all 22 games this season, averaging 20.1 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.1 blocks while shooting 51.2 percent from the field. Despite Garcia's efforts, Minnesota, who is 3-8 in Big Ten play, will need to start picking up wins if they want to avoid missing the Big Ten conference tournament.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Garcia leads Minnesota against Penn State after 28-point game

Minnesota plays the Penn State Nittany Lions after Dawson Garcia scored 28 points in the Golden Gophers' 71-68 loss to the Washington Huskies

FEBRUARY 3 • Associated Press

Propels Gophers to unlikely upset Garcia closed Saturday's 77-69 victory over Oregon with 31 points (13-19 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and three blocks over 39 minutes.

Impact Garcia was an unstoppable force during Saturday's game against the Ducks, converting on 13-of-19 looks from the field, posting 31 points, six rebounds, two assists and three blocks in the upset win. The 6-foot-11 senior continues to be the lifeblood of Minnesota's basketball program, averaging 19.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.1 blocks across 20 starts. Garcia and the Golden Gophers, who are making a late surge of relevance in the Big Ten, will look to stay hot against Michigan State on Tuesday.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Dawson Garcia is on best Gophers men's basketball scoring streak in six years to lead turnaround The Gophers won a third straight game on Dawson Garcia’s 31 points vs. Oregon. He’s the first U player with five straight 20-point games sin...

JANUARY 26 • STARTRIBUNE.COM