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Former Texas A&M star forward Andersson Garcia is officially an NBA player after signing a 10-day contract with the Utah Jazz.
Despite never scoring more than 6.1 points per game in a season, Garcia was a cult legend during his three-year career with the Texas A&M Aggies. After transferring from Mississippi State, Garcia’s relentless, disciplined playstyle was an instant fit in Buzz Williams’s slow-paced scheme.
In his senior year, Garcia blossomed as one of the best, most unique sixth men in college basketball. While valuable sixth men almost always come in the form of microwave scorers, Garcia was a microwave offensive rebounding threat. He led the SEC in rebounds per game with 9.1 and total offensive rebounds with 156, 48 greater than the second-place Micah Handlogten.
Garcia, a relatively short 6’7 for his supersized rebounding contribution, finished second in the NCAA in total offensive rebounds, trailing the monstrous 7’4 Zach Edey by just 25.
Like the Aggies as a whole, Garcia had a down 2024-25 season. Granted an extra year of eligibility from his COVID-influenced freshman season, Garcia’s rebound per game totals dropped to 6.2 while his minutes took a similar downturn. Still, Garcia improved upon his most concerning flaw: his poor three-point shooting. He increased his volume nearly threefold, from 0.6 to 1.7 per game on a respectable 38.6% clip.
Before he was a viable shooter, Garcia had limited pathways into the NBA. The league prioritizes shooting at all positions other than center, and at 6’7, he cannot reliably play the five. His fifth year proved that, with some solid performances in the year to follow, he could earn a spot in the big leagues.
Indeed, Garcia has impressed since leaving Texas A&M. His first professional experience came in his home country, the Dominican Republic, where the former Aggie won Rookie of the Year, averaging a cool 13.7 points, 9.9 boards, 5.3 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. This was a fitting start to Garcia’s career, who was nicknamed the “Dominican Rodman” for his extreme playstyle and excellence on the glass.
Garcia followed his homecoming with a solid 26-game stretch for the Mexico City Capitanes in the G League. He averaged 11.5 points, 10.2 rebounds (!), and 1.5 steals in 25.8 minutes per game. Playing alongside former Aggie co-star Wade Taylor IV, he had a monstrous 20-point, 18-rebound performance and a stellar resume that included multiple other 20+-rebound games.
Garcia could be an excellent option alongside Utah’s star forward duo of Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr.: two forwards who are lethal from downtown but don’t rebound. While he is only on a 10-day contract, it is not uncommon for such players to eventually earn a permanent roster spot, whether in the NBA or G League.
The Jazz have an injury-riddled frontcourt, which could give Garcia an opportunity to impress his new team.
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Despite never scoring more than 6.1 points per game in a season, Garcia was a cult legend during his three-year career with the Texas A&M Aggies. After transferring from Mississippi State, Garcia’s relentless, disciplined playstyle was an instant fit in Buzz Williams’s slow-paced scheme.
In his senior year, Garcia blossomed as one of the best, most unique sixth men in college basketball. While valuable sixth men almost always come in the form of microwave scorers, Garcia was a microwave offensive rebounding threat. He led the SEC in rebounds per game with 9.1 and total offensive rebounds with 156, 48 greater than the second-place Micah Handlogten.
Garcia, a relatively short 6’7 for his supersized rebounding contribution, finished second in the NCAA in total offensive rebounds, trailing the monstrous 7’4 Zach Edey by just 25.
ANDY GETS HIS NBA SHOT
Andersson Garcia is getting a 10 day contract with the Utah Jazz.
He’s averaging a double double for the Mexico City Capitanes and his hard work is paying off
Congratulations @mamba___11@aggiembk#NBAAggieshttps://t.co/QPLxyFwu64
— Luke Evangelist (@lukeevangelist_) March 10, 2026
Like the Aggies as a whole, Garcia had a down 2024-25 season. Granted an extra year of eligibility from his COVID-influenced freshman season, Garcia’s rebound per game totals dropped to 6.2 while his minutes took a similar downturn. Still, Garcia improved upon his most concerning flaw: his poor three-point shooting. He increased his volume nearly threefold, from 0.6 to 1.7 per game on a respectable 38.6% clip.
Before he was a viable shooter, Garcia had limited pathways into the NBA. The league prioritizes shooting at all positions other than center, and at 6’7, he cannot reliably play the five. His fifth year proved that, with some solid performances in the year to follow, he could earn a spot in the big leagues.
Indeed, Garcia has impressed since leaving Texas A&M. His first professional experience came in his home country, the Dominican Republic, where the former Aggie won Rookie of the Year, averaging a cool 13.7 points, 9.9 boards, 5.3 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. This was a fitting start to Garcia’s career, who was nicknamed the “Dominican Rodman” for his extreme playstyle and excellence on the glass.
Garcia followed his homecoming with a solid 26-game stretch for the Mexico City Capitanes in the G League. He averaged 11.5 points, 10.2 rebounds (!), and 1.5 steals in 25.8 minutes per game. Playing alongside former Aggie co-star Wade Taylor IV, he had a monstrous 20-point, 18-rebound performance and a stellar resume that included multiple other 20+-rebound games.
Garcia could be an excellent option alongside Utah’s star forward duo of Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr.: two forwards who are lethal from downtown but don’t rebound. While he is only on a 10-day contract, it is not uncommon for such players to eventually earn a permanent roster spot, whether in the NBA or G League.
The Jazz have an injury-riddled frontcourt, which could give Garcia an opportunity to impress his new team.
Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Sam on X:@Smallred25
This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: Former Texas A&M forward Andersson Garcia signs his first NBA contract
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