The Hawkeyes officially lost a key piece on Tuesday when Alvaro Folgueiras committed to Louisville. But here's how it may be a win-win.

After a stellar junior year with Iowa basketball this past season, forward Alvaro Folgueiras has committed to Louisville out of the transfer portal.

It’s finally official: Iowa transfer forward Alvaro Folgueiras will play for Pat Kelsey at Louisville next season. Folgueiras, a 6’10 native of Spain, averaged 8.4 points over 21 minutes per game last season with the Hawkeyes while shooting 33% from 3. He made one of the biggest shots in Iowa basketball history in the second […]

Despite not making it further, it was a solid season under second-year head coach Pat Kelsey. With the offseason in full swing, Louisville, just like many other teams, continues to make splashes in the transfer portal. On3's senior national recruiting analyst, Jamie Shaw, predicts Louisville will receive a commitment from former Iowa Hawkeyes forward Alvaro Folgueiras.

Before the Hawkeyes add out of the transfer portal, here's a look at Iowa basketball's current roster outlook for the 2026-27 season.

The Iowa Hawkeyes are losing a player who was instrumental in their 2026 NCAA Tournament run.

Alvaro Folgueiras, Iowa's March Madness hero, is entering the transfer portal.

Alvaro Folgueiras is on the move. The Iowa forward plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, On3 has learned, following the conclusion of his junior season with the Iowa Hawkeyes. The transfer portal window is set to open on April 7 and run through April 21, giving players a 15-day period to officially declare. Notably, […]