Robert Morris transfer Alvaro Folgueiras has committed to the Iowa men’s basketball team, his agent told ESPN on Sunday evening. The sophomore reportedly chose the Hawkeyes over Big East foes Providence and Villanova, schools he visited last weekend.
The 6-foot-9 forward played two seasons for the Colonials, posting 14.1 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game in 2024-25, earning him Horizon Player of the Year. Folgueiras’ efforts guided Robert Morris to a 26-9 record, both the Horizon League regular season and conference tournament titles, and the school’s first NCAA tournament berth in 10 years. The Colonials were faced with a daunting matchup against No. 2-seeded Alabama, but held their own and narrowly fell, 91-80. Folgueiras chipped in 15 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists in the defeat.
The sophomore is known for providing a big presence in the paint, but Folgueiras can score from all over the floor, evidenced by his scorching-hot 41.3 percent mark from three-point range last season.
Alvaro Folgueiras — please go ahead and commit to Kentucky
This fanbase could really use some positive news right now.
— Casey (@BleedBlueCasey) April 4, 2025
Hailing from Málaga, Spain, Folgueiras spent his prep career with DME Academy in Florida before beginning his collegiate career. Prior to that, Folgueiras gained plenty of experience playing in Spain, leading the Spaniards to silver medals in both the 2022 FIBA U17 and 2023 FIBA U18 National Championships. He also represented Spain in the 2024 FIBA U20 EuroBasket in Gdynia, Poland.
Folgueiras becomes the seventh player, and first center, to commit to new Iowa coach Ben McCollum, joining Bennett Stirtz, Cam Manyawu, Tavion Banks, Kael Combs Isaia Howard, and Brendan Hausen. Folgueiras will have two seasons of eligibility remaining.