greasywheels121 Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2032788 Louisville forward Garcia to enter NBA draft SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic -- Francisco Garcia will forgo his senior season at Louisville and enter the NBA draft. "There's no going back. I think I can be a lottery pick," Garcia said Thursday in a conference call with the Dominican media. The 6-foot-7 forward, who was born in the Dominican Republic but went to high school in New York, said he will participate in several training camps to prepare for the June 28 draft. "I know my abilities and I'm confident I can make it," he added. Louisville coach Rick Pitino said Thursday before the announcement that Garcia was ready to turn pro. "I want him to go pro. I do not want him coming back," Pitino said. "Fans will say, 'Is he crazy?' Probably. But it's a dream of his and the young man wants to go. He's ready for it." This season, Garcia led the Cardinals in scoring (15.7 points a game), assists (148), steals (65) and blocks (56) as they made the Final Four for the first time since the 1986 championship team. Garcia also said he will play with the Dominican Republic in the upcoming Tournament of the Americas in Santo Domingo in August and September. "It's always wonderful to represent your country. I've had that honor several times, but the world championship qualifier will be a very special event for me," he said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyWhiteSox Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 No surprise there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 I am alone if I think he will do nothing in the pros? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyho7476 Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Apr 8, 2005 -> 01:16 PM) I am alone if I think he will do nothing in the pros? No...I'm with you. All he did in college was shoot the three. He'll get roughed up by other forwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Good passer, good shooter, not very strong. He'll be solid, nothing great IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 cool, I like that kid's story, I'll be rooting for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 I see Teyshawn Price when I look at Garcia. If he ends up in the right system he might do something, if not, I just don't see it. Hopefully I will be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 I'm also thinking he won't pan out in the pros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palehosefan Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 I disagree, I think Fransisco will have a long NBA career. He won't be a superstar by any stretch of the imagination, but he has nice size and a very nice shot. He also has a very solid handle for his size. He also plays solid defense, but will definitely have to gain 20+ pounds for the NBA. He also shoots free throws very well which I think is always very important for guards. What concerns me about him is his outside stroke, it was pretty average on the college level, with his best shooting season actually being his freshmen year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 I think Garcia is going to be a very good pro, jmo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Overrated big time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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