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Iowa Basketball Star Folgueiras Enters Transfer Portal
Hawkeyes lose key player after NCAA Tournament heroics.
Apr. 10, 2026 at 7:26pm
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The loss of star forward Alvaro Folgueiras creates a void in the Iowa Hawkeyes' frontcourt that the team must quickly address.Iowa City TodayThe Iowa men's basketball team suffered a major setback as junior forward Alvaro Folgueiras announced he will enter the transfer portal, leaving the program after two seasons. Folgueiras was a key contributor for the Hawkeyes, hitting the game-winning shot to upset the defending champion Florida Gators and leading Iowa to the Elite Eight before struggling in the Regional Finals.
Why it matters
Folgueiras' departure is a significant loss for the Hawkeyes, who relied on his scoring, rebounding, and clutch play during their NCAA Tournament run. His decision to transfer creates a void in the frontcourt that Iowa will need to address heading into next season.
The details
Folgueiras, a 6'10" junior from Spain, transferred to Iowa after a standout season at Robert Morris, where he was named the Horizon League Player of the Year. During the 2025-26 season, he averaged 8.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game for the Hawkeyes, primarily coming off the bench. His biggest moments came in the NCAA Tournament, where he hit the game-winning shot to upset Florida and had a strong performance to help Iowa reach the Elite Eight. However, he struggled in the Regional Finals, going scoreless on 0-2 shooting and playing only 8 minutes.
- Folgueiras announced his decision to enter the transfer portal on April 10, 2026.
- He played two seasons at Iowa after transferring from Robert Morris, where he was the Horizon League Player of the Year in 2024-25.
The players
Alvaro Folgueiras
A 6'10" junior forward from Spain who played two seasons at Iowa after transferring from Robert Morris, where he was the Horizon League Player of the Year in 2024-25.
Ben McCollum
The head coach of the Iowa men's basketball team.
What they’re saying
“Despite the loss of Folgueiras, Head Coach Ben McCollum has plenty of options with Cam Manyawu, Kael Combs, Cooper Koch, Tate Sage, Isaia Howard, Trevin Jirak and Trey Thompson all in line to return. Plus, Tavion Banks is seeking an extra year of eligibility for his JC season.”
— Ben McCollum, Head Coach
What’s next
Folgueiras will now enter the transfer portal and explore options for his final season of eligibility, while Iowa's coaching staff will need to evaluate how to replace his production and leadership on the team.
The takeaway
Folgueiras' decision to transfer is a significant blow to the Iowa men's basketball team, as he was a key contributor during their NCAA Tournament run. The Hawkeyes will need to quickly identify and develop new frontcourt options to fill the void left by Folgueiras' departure.
