Alvaro Folgueiras, a forward for the Iowa men’s basketball team in the 2025-26 season and a staple on the court, committed to University of Louisville, according to a post on the social platform X by the On3 Transfer Portal.

BREAKING: Iowa transfer forward Alvaro Folgueiras has committed to Louisville, @PeteNakos and @JoeTipton report. https://t.co/pBDU3y5T5y pic.twitter.com/BqAipnZ3n9

— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal) April 21, 2026

The future Cardinal averaged 8.4 points per game during his time as a Hawkeye and played under head coach Ben McCollum for one year.

As a 6-foot-10 force on the hardwood, Folgueras drew attention from Hawkeye fans and sports fans across the country during a 74-57 win over Ohio State on Feb. 25, with a record-high season total of 20 points.

The Florida Gators fell to the Iowa Hawkeyes on March 22, after the forward hit the game-winning three pointer, advancing the team to the Sweet 16.

The win marked the Hawkeyes first Sweet 16 since 1999, a historic achievement for McCollum’s first year as head coach, following his time at Drake University.

Prior to being coached under McCollum, Folguieras had a two-year tenure at Robert Morris University, where he averaged a total of 14 points and 9 rebounds, according to Robert Morris University Athletics.

Folgueiras has one season of eligibility left.