Andersson Garcia
| No. 0 – Utah Jazz | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 23, 2000 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Hamilton Heights (Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2025: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2025–present |
| Career history | |
| 2025 | Marineros de Puerto Plata |
| 2025–2026 | Mexico City Capitanes |
| 2026–present | Utah Jazz |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Andersson Mejia Garcia[1][2][3] (born August 23, 2000) is a Dominican professional basketball player for the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He previously played for the Mexico City Capitanes of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Mississippi State Bulldogs and Texas A&M Aggies.
Early life
Andersson Garcia was born on August 23, 2000, in Moca, Dominican Republic.[4][5] As a child in the Dominican Republic, he played baseball more than any other sport, but stopped playing after growing afraid of fast pitches.[6] He started playing basketball at age 11 when a coach invited him to play in a tournament.[6]
After being scouted at a basketball camp in the Dominican Republic, Garcia attended Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Chattanooga, Tennessee.[6]
College career
Garcia signed with the Mississippi State Bulldogs after developing a bond with assistant coach Korey McCray.[6]
On May 13, 2022, Garcia signed with the Texas A&M Aggies.[7]
In the 2023–2024 season, Garcia was the only Power Five player to reach 300 rebounds, 200 points, 50 assists, 40 steals and 20 blocks in the season.[8] He holds the Texas A&M record for most rebounds in a season, and was granted the nickname "Dominican Dennis Rodman" by his then-coach Buzz Williams.[8]
Professional career
In 2025, Garcia joined the Marineros de Puerto Plata of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto, the top professional basketball league in the Dominican Republic.[8] In the 2025 season, the league named him Rookie of the Year.[9]
Following his success on the Marineros de Puerto Plata, Garcia was signed to the Mexico City Capitanes of the NBA G League for the 2025–26 season, where he played alongside former Texas A&M teammate Wade Taylor IV.[10]
On March 11, 2026, the Utah Jazz signed Garcia to a 10-day contract.[5]
References
- ^ "Americas Qualifiers Roster Tracker: Who will play in Window 2? - FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers". FIBA Basketball. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
- ^ "TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY Commencement" (PDF). Texas A&M University Office of the Registrar. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
- ^ "Andersson Mejia (Dominican Republic) - Basketball Stats, Height, Age". FIBA Basketball. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
- ^ "Andersson Garcia". NBA G League. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
- ^ a b "Utah Jazz Sign Andersson Garcia to 10-Day Contract | Utah Jazz". NBA. 11 March 2026. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
- ^ a b c d Coleman, Joel (17 January 2022). "Why Not? The Story Of Andersson Garcia". Mississippi State Athletics. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
- ^ Roberts, Evan (13 May 2022). "Aggies Ink Andersson Garcia". Texas A&M. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
- ^ a b c Burton, DJ (30 May 2025). "Texas A&M Aggies Star Dominating in Next Chapter of Career". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
- ^ Johnson, Jarrett (22 July 2025). "Former Texas A&M basketball star named DRNBL Rookie of the Year". USA Today. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
- ^ Johnson, Jarrett (16 Jan 2026). "Texas A&M's Andersson Garcia finding success in the G League". USA Today. Retrieved 12 March 2026.