Iowa basketball's Alvaro Folgueiras enjoys breakout game with Spain vs Finland
Spain gets its first win of the 2025 U20 EuroBasket over Finland, 89-71. #Iowa forward Alvaro Folgueiras looked more comfortable on Monday after struggling in the first two games of the group phase.Folgueiras had 11 points, four rebounds, two assists, and hit three 3's. pic.twitter.com/iSnVxKhDBs
After struggling during the first two games of the 2025 FIBA U20 EuroBasket Tournament, Iowa basketball transfer Alvaro Folgueiras had a breakout game during Spain's 89-71 victory against Finland on Monday.
While he has been getting quality playing time for Spain so far in the tournament, the 6-foot-9, 215-pound forward had only scored 10 points on a combined 3-for-21 shooting from the field entering Monday's game against Finland.
Fortunately for Spain, Folgueiras was one of four players to score in double digits as he posted 11 points on 4-for-9 shooting from the field, including 3-for-7 from 3-point territory in 25:21 of playing time. Folgueiras also collected four rebounds, two assists, and one steal to wrap up his performance in the win.
While the international tournament poses a different level of competition compared to the college ranks, the Hawkeyes hope Folgueiras can use the experience to build upon his standout 2024-25 season, where he averaged 14.1 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game while shooting 54.8% from the field, 41.3% from 3-point territory, and 78.4% from the free-throw line with Robert Morris.
With the win over Finland, Spain avoids elimination from the tournament by finishing the group stage in third place in Group A with a record of 1-2. Spain moves into the Round of 16 Pairings where they will face Czechia (2-1) on Wednesday from Heraklion, Greece.
Although the exact tipoff time has not been announced yet, fans can tune in to the action through the livestream provided by FIBA Basketball on its YouTube channel.
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