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Dawson Garcia Isn't Going To Be Returning To North Carolina For 2022-2023 Season Because He Is Entering The Transfer Portal

As a freshman at Marquette during 2020-2021 season,

Dawson Garcia Averaged 13.0 points and 6.6 rebounds for the Golden Eagles • Scored in double figures 17 times, including a season-high 28 at Villanova and 24 in Marquette’s 83-70 win over the Tar Heels in the Smith Center on February 24 • Those were two of six games in which he scored 20 or more points • Led all Big East freshmen in scoring and rebounding and was second in field goal percentage • Overall, was 13th in the league in scoring and 11th in rebounding and field goal percentage • Three double-doubles (14 points/10 rebounds vs. Creighton, 20/11 vs. Connecticut and 24/11 at UNC) and grabbed 10 or more rebounds five times • Shot 48.0 percent from the floor and 78.3 percent from the free throw line • Also made 26 three-pointers and shot 35.6 percent from beyond the arc • Earned Big East Freshman of the Week honors three times • Scored 19 points in his collegiate debut against Arkansas-Pine Bluff • Made 8 of 11 shots from the floor and scored 20 points at Creighton • Season-high 13 rebounds at Georgetown • Made 9 of 15 from the floor and 9 of 10 free throws in his season-high 28 at Villanova • Was 9 for 13 from the floor and 5 for 5 from the line in scoring a game-high 24 points in 37 minutes against the Tar Heels • Team-high 18 points and eight rebounds.

“according to his biography on goheels.com”

During the 2021 -2022 season for North Carolina Dawson Garcia was averaging averaging 9.0 points, 5.5 rebounds , 0.7 assists while shooting 40.5%

“according to espn.com”

Though, Dawson Garcia didn’t play the remainder of the 2021-2022 season!

Why?

Because he returned to Prior Lake Minnesota, has been away from North Carolina, from the team because of family illness and Dawson Garcia isn’t going to be playing, returning to North for the remainder of the 2021-2022 season.

Why?

Dawson Garcia had this to say about not playing, returning to North Carolina for the remainder of the 2021-2022 season!

"I cannot thank everyone enough for the unbelievable support that has automatically been given to me while I flew home to support my family.

Not everyone will understand, but those who know our family are very aware of the circumstances and challenges we are facing.

As much as I love this University and basketball, being in the middle of a health crisis is where our family is right now and it's where I need to be.

After the loss of several very special family members this past year, I came close to losing my dad in December and my grandma is currently in the ICU. With my dad recovering and my grandma fighting for her life, it's not even a question to me where I need to be right now.
My family is my world and I will always be there for them. The past few months have quickly changed my perspective on life and I have put this into God's hands and trust His guidance.

Times like this bring out the beauty in God's people and I thank all of Tar Heel Nation, my coaches and my teammates for all the love and support. I thank you for lifting us up with your powerful prayers.

The University, this team and fans are special. Go Tar Heels."

“according to an article on goheels.com”

Turns out Dawson Garcia isn’t going to be returning to North Carolina for the 2022-2023 season because he is entering the transfer portal!

Why?

Dawson Garcia had this to say about entering the transfer portal!

With all that has happened with my family this past year, I have decided to stay closer in proximity to them. Thank you Tar Heel Nation for excepting me into your family … all the best!

“according to Jonas Pope IV’s article on newsobserver.com”