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Iowa basketball transfer portal target commits to Baylor

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Iowa basketball reportedly had its sights set upon former Liberty guard Brett Decker Jr., but Decker announced his Baylor commitment on Saturday.

As Iowa basketball searches the NCAA transfer portal for another dominant guard who can lead the program next season, the Hawkeyes will have to take former Liberty guard Brett Decker Jr. off of that list. The rising junior committed to Baylor on Saturday, per On3's Joe Tipton.

The 6-foot-3, 190-pound native of Cecilia, Ky. , averaged 16. 9 points, 2.

6 rebounds, and 1. 1 assists per game on 49. 9% shooting from the field, including a 47.

1% clip from 3-point range (second-best percentage nationwide) as a sophomore for the Flames last season. As a result of his impressive sophomore campaign, Decker Jr. was named to the All-CUSA First Team.