
Minnesota’s high-usage, two-way frontcourt engine
Garcia is a proven go-to forward who, in the 2024-25 season, averaged 19.2 points and 7.5 rebounds for Minnesota while also giving the Gophers efficient free-throw production and enough rim protection to matter. His value goes beyond box scores: he can create offense as a scorer, stretch defenses with his shooting, and handle a heavy workload, but his game is also shaped by prior injury interruptions and the need to manage durability. He looks like a strong fit for teams needing a polished, experienced frontcourt scorer rather than a pure rim-running big.





