Former Kentucky target Alvaro Folgueiras could leave Iowa to enter transfer portal
The March Madness hero was someone Kentucky recruited in the previous transfer portal cycle.
TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 22: Alvaro Folgueiras #7 of the Iowa Hawkeyes reacts to a go ahead 3 pointer in the final minute during the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament against the Florida Gators held at Benchmark International Arena on March 22, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images A former Kentucky Basketball transfer portal target and one of the heroes from this year’s NCAA Tournament could be entering the transfer portal. Alvaro Folgueiras made national headlines last month when he knocked down a 3-pointer in one of the biggest upsets of the tournament, as the 9-seed Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the defending national champion and 1-seed Florida Gators.
But now, it seems Folgueiras might be hitting the market again. On3’s Pete Nakos is reporting that there is a belief Folgueiras might not return to Iowa next season and would be taking a pay cut if he did so. “Sources have said they would be surprised if he is back for another year in Iowa City,” Nakos said of Folgueiras.
“The Hawkeyes had a team workout earlier this week that Folgueiras did not attend, per a source. The two sides are expected to meet again on Wednesday. ” If Folgueiras enters the portal, he will likely draw significant interest from top programs across the country.
Last season at Iowa, the 6-10 forward averaged 8. 4 points, 3. 6 rebounds, and 2.