Gophers' Dawson Garcia Off to NBA Thanks to Detroit Pistons

Ex-Gophers standout betting on himself after signing with Detroit Pistons

Despite a strong college career, the former Minnesota Gophers star went undrafted and now faces the challenge of proving himself to NBA teams. Without a two-way contract yet, he’s actively pursuing every opportunity to secure a spot and keep his pro dreams alive.

Gophers men's basketball standout Dawson Garcia lands with Pistons

Dawson Garcia signed as a free agent after going undrafted this week.

Gophers' Dawson Garcia off to NBA thanks to Detroit Pistons

Minnesota Gophers forward Dawson Garcia was signed by the NBA's Detroit Pistons on Friday.

NBA: Former Gophers forward Dawson Garcia signs with Pistons

Dawson Garcia, who led the Gophers’ men’s basketball team in scoring and rebounding for the past three seasons, has signed a free-agent deal with the Detroit Pistons and will play in the NBA 2K26 Summer League. A 6-foot-11 forward from Savage who played high school basketball at Prior Lake, Garcia was a second-team all-Big Ten selection last season after averaging 19.2 points and 7.5 rebounds a game. The 30-team NBA 2K26 Summer League is schedul…

Dawson Garcia Signs with the Detroit Pistons

Three time Big Ten honored Minnesota Gopher Dawson Garcia has signed with the Detroit Pistons today.

Dawson Garcia reportedly inks deal with Detroit Pistons

Minnesota's star forward has gotten his NBA shot, and it's in the Midwest.