Five new Anteaters will take the court for UC Irvine men's basketball during the 2020-21 season. Get to know each new face before the season begins!
Dawson Baker | Guard | 6-3 | 180 lbs | Coto De Caza, Calif. | Capistrano Valley HS
- Graduated in 2018, went on a two-year mission to Guam
- All-CIF selection
- CIF 2AA Player of the Year
- 2x All-State selection
- CIF Champion
- His school's career leader in points (2,152) and steals (237) and is second in rebounds (732)
- Named the MVP of the Sea View League
- Over four years, averaged 18.6 points per game
Why did you choose UC Irvine?
I really liked the staff's loyalty and respect for me and I was confident UCI would be a good fit for me as a player.
What can fans expect to see from you this season?
Fans can expect to see me play hard and bring instant offensive with scoring from all three levels
What are some goals you have for yourself and the team this season?
Win the conference and make it to the NCAA tourney. For me I want to establish my role with the team and be a contributor on both ends of the floor.
What is your favorite thing to do outside of basketball?
Doing anything with friends usually spending time at the beach.
