Who is Alvaro Folgueiras? Iowa basketball star's shot sends Hawkeyes to Sweet 16
Who is Alvaro Folgueiras? The Iowa star's last-minute 3-pointer sent the Hawkeyes to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999.
Iowa basketball is heading back to the Sweet 16 in March Madness for the first time since 1999 and Alvaro Folgueiras is a big reason why. The junior's 3-pointer with about 4 seconds remaining pushed the Hawkeyes to a dramatic 73-72 upset of No. 1 seed Florida in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.
But what led Folgueiras to that moment? Who is Alvaro Folgueiras Folgueiras is a junior forward for Iowa. The Málaga, Spain native in his first season with the Hawkeyes after transferring from Robert Morris over the offseason.
More: Playing for dad — The deeper meaning behind Alvaro Folgueiras' 3-point celebration How tall is Alvaro Folgueiras Folgueiras is listed at 6-foot-10. More: Playing for dad — The deeper meaning behind Alvaro Folgueiras' 3-point celebration Alvaro Folgueiras stats The junior is averaging 8. 3 points, 3.
8 boards and 2. 3 assists per game. He shoots 49% overall from the field and 32% from beyond the arc.