A shifty 6-1 guard with length and a quick first step, Garcia had 12 points on 4-9 shooting (0-1 3P, 4-5 FT) and 3 rebounds in the Chiefs’ upset win over Solon on Thursday night. But what stood out most about Garcia’s game was his 6 assists (unofficial). He did a great job getting into the teeth of the Solon defense, getting them to collapse, and then finding either an open shooter on the opposite wing, or a cutting teammate for a layup. He sees the floor well and is a creative finisher around the rim.

Garcia may get overlooked down in the far southeast corner of the state, but he put together a really good junior year for the Chiefs, averaging 17.0 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 2.0 steals a game last season. He’s a long, wiry wing who gets to the rim at a high clip and he’s a good finisher at the bucket. He’s a good athlete who competes on the glass on both ends of the floor and is a versatile defender who gets into passing lanes and moves his feet well.

Garcia is a lot of fun to watch, sometimes a bull in a china shop, sometimes a ballerina. He’s at his best when he’s playing downhill and getting to the rim, using his quick first step and solid handles to get by defenders. He finishes really well around the bucket, showing good body control and the ability to finish through contact. He sees the floor well and is an assertive offensive weapon. The next step in his development will be adding consistent range to his game.