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Coaches past and present say that when faced with adversity, Garcia stays true to his beliefs and props up teammates, that he cares as much about representing his state and program as maybe anyone ever to put on the maroon and gold.
“He’s unique, man,” Gophers coach Ben Johnson said. “He’s got a unique perspective. He’s got an unbelievable family. He just thinks different. He’s strong in his conviction and a man of faith. He’s true to who he is and one of the most authentic kids I’ve known. What he says, he believes it.”
On Tuesday at Iowa, the Gophers will see if beating the No. 20 Wolverines will lead to turning things around.
But Garcia’s teammates understand the significance of that game-winner for just the moment itself, “especially when a guy from home does it,” senior guard and Minneapolis native Lu’Cye Patterson said.
Garcia also hit two free throws with 7.4 seconds remaining in regulation to send the game to overtime.
“That was a big-time win,” Patterson said. “He’s been here for three years, and he deserves everything God has coming for him. I’m happy for him.”
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Go Gophers!!
Coaches past and present say that when faced with adversity, Garcia stays true to his beliefs and props up teammates, that he cares as much about representing his state and program as maybe anyone ever to put on the maroon and gold.
“He’s unique, man,” Gophers coach Ben Johnson said. “He’s got a unique perspective. He’s got an unbelievable family. He just thinks different. He’s strong in his conviction and a man of faith. He’s true to who he is and one of the most authentic kids I’ve known. What he says, he believes it.”
On Tuesday at Iowa, the Gophers will see if beating the No. 20 Wolverines will lead to turning things around.
But Garcia’s teammates understand the significance of that game-winner for just the moment itself, “especially when a guy from home does it,” senior guard and Minneapolis native Lu’Cye Patterson said.
Garcia also hit two free throws with 7.4 seconds remaining in regulation to send the game to overtime.
“That was a big-time win,” Patterson said. “He’s been here for three years, and he deserves everything God has coming for him. I’m happy for him.”
Making of a legend: Follow Dawson Garcia from youth hoops phenomenon to Gophers history-maker
A buzzer-beater against Michigan cemented a legacy years in the making for a homegrown men’s basketball star.
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Go Gophers!!
