DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The Utah Jazz are planning to try out the Dominican national team player Andersson Garcia for a limited stretch. The team officially announced the signing of Dominican forward Andersson Garcia to a 10-day contract on Wednesday, 11 March 2026. The move comes on the heels of Garcia’s breakout performance in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers, where he helped lead the Dominican Republic to a historic victory over the United States.

On 26 February 2026, the Dominican national team stunned the basketball world by defeating Team USA 87-79 at the Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California. It marked the first time the Dominican Republic had beaten the US senior team in a qualifying match since 1989.

Garcia, a 6’7? forward known for his relentless rebounding, was a central figure in the upset. He recorded 14 points and 7 rebounds (6-of-6 from the field) in 22 minutes of play. His...