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Minnesota Basketball Star Worked Out by Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves finished their season with the same result as they did a year ago — a 4-1 Western Conference Finals defeat, this time at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder, who tip off game one of the 2025 NBA Finals Thursday night against the Indiana Pacers. This is a critical offseason for the Wolves. The team sale is expected to be finalized this month, and multiple key free agency decisions are on the docket. There is also the upcoming NBA Draft in which Minnesota holds the 17th and 31st overall pick. Advertisement The Minnesota Timberwolves have a few different ways they could use the picks. One player expected to be on the board for both picks is hometown hero, Dawson Garcia, who grew up in Prior Lake and played three seasons for the Minnesota Gophers. Dawson Garcia showcases talent for Minnesota Timberwolves While it is unlikely Garcia hears his name called in a couple weeks, when the NBA Draft takes place, it's worth noting that, according to Darren Wolfson (KSTP) on a recent episode of the Mackey & Judd Show on SKOR North, the Timberwolves hosted Garcia for a private workout recently. Should the future stars align, it's very plausible the Wolves give him a shot on their 2025 Summer League team, at the least. 'The Wolves draft workout on Monday, here's a name this hasn't been out there, Dawson Garcia. The former Gophers worked out for the Timberwolves on Monday…I'm told all focus, at least right now, is starting his pro career. Whether that ends up the Amir Coffey route, G-League…I'm just told, right now, all focus is on a pro career. The Wolves had that draft workout on Monday.' Darren Wolfson – SKOR North Advertisement When Dawson Garcia first left Prior Lake High School, he landed at Marquette. He lasted one season over the eastern border, before transferring to North Carolina, before eventually coming home and playing for the Minnesota Gophers. In between the note that Garcia did work out for the Timberwolves, Wolfson mentioned that, even if he doesn't catch on with the NBA or G-League, Dawson will have plenty of lucrative overseas options to pursue. Over the course of his 5-year college career, Dawson Garcia has played 132 games. Garcia could still try for another year with Minnesota Gophers… or other college program During his final season with Minnesota the forward averaged 19.2 points per game and shot 4.74% from the field. He's not a great three-point threat, shooting just 35.3% for his career, but has plenty of athleticism for his 6'1″ frame. Advertisement Still, it's not impossible that Garcia tries for one more year of eligibility. Garcia reportedly made $500k in NIL last season with Minnesota. The Gophers should have substantially more to spend with new head coach Niko Medved,. No doubt, Garcia would have plenty of other collegiate suitors as well. Minnesota's drafted Rob Dillingham and Terrence Shannon Jr. last summer. The former failed to carve out a significant role but remains a substantial upside play. The latter earned key minutes down the stretch and provided a points infusion off the bench during the playoffs. Related Headlines
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3 days ago
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Report: Justin Jefferson Really Starting to Make Minnesota Home
Justin Jefferson was selected by the Minnesota Vikings No. 22 overall in the 2020 NFL Draft. In the five years since, Jettas has caught 495 passes for 7,432 yards and 40 touchdowns. He's already piled up four pro bowls and two 1st Team All-Pro selections, along with the 2022 offensive player of the year award. Entering the 2025 season, Justin Jefferson's 96.5 receiving yards per game is the most in NFL history, among qualified wide receivers. In June, Jefferson will turn 26 years old, putting him on pace to be a cinch Hall of Famer by the age of 30, if he continues to play the way he has. Credit: Photo courtesy of the Minnesota Twins Jettas went to Louisiana State University (LSU). But that part of the country is more than just his college town. Justin was born and raised in St. Rose, Louisiana — just one hour to the southeast of the LSU campus. He's been a Tiger since the day he was born. Justin Jefferson making Minnesota home more than ever before But now that Justin Jefferson has signed a 4-year, $140 million contract to remain in Minnesota for the long haul, it sounds like he is starting to migrate his full-time living situation north. Advertisement According to Darren Wolfson (KSTP) on a recent episode of the Mackey & Judd Show, JJ has been spending noticeably large amount of this offseason — way more than ever before — in Minnesota. 'One thing that jumped out to me, just discussing it with some people, is that Justin Jefferson — like he still has a presence in Louisiana, don't get me wrong — but there's been a shift. This is now home. Like, he is spending a good chunk of the spring and summer here in the Twin Cities. That is a shift from years past. So make of that whatever you want to make of it, but Justin Jefferson's presence here in the Twin Cities in the offseason has now ramped up considerably.' Darren Wolfson – Mackey & Judd (SKOR North) There are some tidbits of news that make you smile. I've never been to the Baton Rouge area, so I am not here to run it down or tote the Twin Cities area as superior to New Orleans. But for those of us who grew up in Minnesota, on the lakes, enjoying the best two-three months of the year in lake-filled paradise, this is no surprise. Where would you rather be in the late spring/summer? In the 100 degree heat and humidity of the swampy Louisiana wetlands or on one of the 10,000 lakes of Minnesota? That was a rhetorical question. Advertisement Related: Minnesota Vikings OTAs Were Notably Intense; *Most* Absences Due to Prior Injuries This also explains why Justin Jefferson has been spotted at so many local events, including a celebrity softball game over the weekend, along with multiple Minnesota Timberwolves playoff games. It's probably much easier for him to attend voluntary workouts in eagan and carry out his captain duties for the Vikings, when he is staying in town that time of year. With his new massive contract in hand, it sounds like Jettas is here to stay. And not just during football season, either. Related Headlines
