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Yahoo
21-04-2025
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Iowa basketball to take part in 2025 Thanksgiving week classic
Iowa basketball will be taking part in a Thanksgiving week holiday classic in 2025. As more details about next season's non-conference schedule take shape, Total Sports Consulting announced on Monday that Iowa basketball will take part in the 2025 Acrisure Series. Iowa will play two games in the event on Nov. 25 and on Nov. 26 from Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif. Advertisement Other confirmed teams for the Acrisure Series include Colorado, Minnesota, Utah, Stanford, Washington, San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Jose State, California Baptist, San Diego, Nevada, Loyola Chicago, Tulsa and Northern Iowa. The schedule for the Acrisure Series is still being finalized and matchups will be announced at a later date. All games will be televised on TNT Sports, truTV or MAX. The Hawkeyes will also be playing Xavier on Friday, Nov. 14. CBS Sports reporter Jon Rothstein broke the news last week that Iowa basketball had locked in a home-and-home series with the Xavier Musketeers. As anticipation for Ben McCollum's inaugural season directing the Hawkeyes builds, he and the Iowa coaching staff continue to do a terrific job putting their first roster together. Advertisement On Monday, Iowa announced it had signed former Robert Morris forward and reigning Horizon League Player of the Year Alvaro Folgueiras to a scholarship agreement. The 6-foot-9, 215 pound forward averaged 14.1 points and 9.1 rebounds per game while shooting 54.8% from the field, 41.3% from 3-point range and 78.4% from the free-throw line. A native of Málaga, Spain, Folgueiras played in and started all 35 games last season as he led the Colonials to the Horizon League regular season and tournament championships. Folgueiras joins a group of that includes Drake transfers Bennett Stirtz, Kael Combs, Cam Manyawu, Isaia Howard and Tavion Banks, high school signee Trevin Jirak and Hawkeye returnee Cooper Koch. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes, and opinions. Follow Scout on X: @SpringgateNews This article originally appeared on Hawkeyes Wire: Iowa basketball to take part in 2025 Thanksgiving week classic
USA Today
21-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Iowa basketball to take part in 2025 Thanksgiving week classic
Iowa basketball to take part in 2025 Thanksgiving week classic Iowa basketball will be taking part in a Thanksgiving week holiday classic in 2025. As more details about next season's non-conference schedule take shape, Total Sports Consulting announced on Monday that Iowa basketball will take part in the 2025 Acrisure Series. Iowa will play two games in the event on Nov. 25 and on Nov. 26 from Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif. Other confirmed teams for the Acrisure Series include Colorado, Minnesota, Utah, Stanford, Washington, San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Jose State, California Baptist, San Diego, Nevada, Loyola Chicago, Tulsa and Northern Iowa. The schedule for the Acrisure Series is still being finalized and matchups will be announced at a later date. All games will be televised on TNT Sports, truTV or MAX. The Hawkeyes will also be playing Xavier on Friday, Nov. 14. CBS Sports reporter Jon Rothstein broke the news last week that Iowa basketball had locked in a home-and-home series with the Xavier Musketeers. As anticipation for Ben McCollum's inaugural season directing the Hawkeyes builds, he and the Iowa coaching staff continue to do a terrific job putting their first roster together. On Monday, Iowa announced it had signed former Robert Morris forward and reigning Horizon League Player of the Year Alvaro Folgueiras to a scholarship agreement. The 6-foot-9, 215 pound forward averaged 14.1 points and 9.1 rebounds per game while shooting 54.8% from the field, 41.3% from 3-point range and 78.4% from the free-throw line. A native of Málaga, Spain, Folgueiras played in and started all 35 games last season as he led the Colonials to the Horizon League regular season and tournament championships. Folgueiras joins a group of that includes Drake transfers Bennett Stirtz, Kael Combs, Cam Manyawu, Isaia Howard and Tavion Banks, high school signee Trevin Jirak and Hawkeye returnee Cooper Koch. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes, and opinions. Follow Scout on X: @SpringgateNews
Yahoo
21-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Iowa basketball lands Horizon League POY transfer portal commitment
Iowa basketball has its latest transfer portal addition. The Hawkeyes added a commitment from the reigning Horizon League Player of the Year in former Robert Morris forward Alvaro Folgueiras on Sunday night. ESPN's Jonathan Givony broke the news that Folgueiras' agents, Deirunas Visockas and Blas Parra, had confirmed the big man's move to Iowa City. The 6-foot-9, 215 pound forward averaged 14.1 points and 9.1 rebounds per game while shooting 54.8% from the field, 41.3% from 3-point range and 78.4% from the free-throw line. A native of Málaga, Spain, Folgueiras played in and started all 35 games last season as he led the Colonials to the Horizon League regular season and tournament championships. Advertisement Folgueiras chose Iowa over fellow finalist Providence. The Spaniard visited Iowa earlier this month along with both Providence and Villanova before ultimately donning the black and gold. According to On3, Folgueiras is a four-star transfer portal commitment. On3 ranks Folgueiras as the nation's No. 29 player and as the No. 6 power forward. Folgueiras notched a double-double against eventual Elite Eight squad Alabama in the first round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament with 15 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal. The DME Academy alum tallied 14 double-doubles and scored 20-plus in four games last season. Folgueiras' career-highs in points and rebounds each came against Northern Kentucky. On Dec. 29, Folgueiras ripped down 19 rebounds. Then, on Feb. 8, Folgueiras scored 35 points on 12-of-14 shooting against Northern Kentucky. Advertisement Folgueiras registered multiple makes from beyond the arc in 13 games with the Colonials last season. He arrives in Iowa City with two seasons of eligibility remaining. Folgueiras joins a list of transfer portal additions that features Drake transfers Bennett Stirtz, Cam Manyawu, Isaia Howard, Kael Combs, Tavion Banks and Kansas State transfer Brendan Hausen. Here's a look at Folgueiras' highlights: Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes and opinions. Follow Josh on X: @JoshOnREF This article originally appeared on Hawkeyes Wire: Iowa basketball lands Horizon League POY transfer portal commitment
USA Today
21-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Iowa basketball lands Horizon League POY transfer portal commitment
Iowa basketball lands Horizon League POY transfer portal commitment NEWS: Robert Morris transfer Alvaro Folgueiras - the Horizon League Player of the Year - has committed to Iowa, his agents Deirunas Visockas and Blas Parra told ESPN. The 6'9, 19-year old Spaniard shot 41% for 3 this season. Important addition for Ben McCollum in the Big Ten. — Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) April 21, 2025 Iowa basketball has its latest transfer portal addition. The Hawkeyes added a commitment from the reigning Horizon League Player of the Year in former Robert Morris forward Alvaro Folgueiras on Sunday night. ESPN's Jonathan Givony broke the news that Folgueiras' agents, Deirunas Visockas and Blas Parra, had confirmed the big man's move to Iowa City. The 6-foot-9, 215 pound forward averaged 14.1 points and 9.1 rebounds per game while shooting 54.8% from the field, 41.3% from 3-point range and 78.4% from the free-throw line. A native of Málaga, Spain, Folgueiras played in and started all 35 games last season as he led the Colonials to the Horizon League regular season and tournament championships. Folgueiras chose Iowa over fellow finalist Providence. The Spaniard visited Iowa earlier this month along with both Providence and Villanova before ultimately donning the black and gold. According to On3, Folgueiras is a four-star transfer portal commitment. On3 ranks Folgueiras as the nation's No. 29 player and as the No. 6 power forward. Folgueiras notched a double-double against eventual Elite Eight squad Alabama in the first round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament with 15 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal. The DME Academy alum tallied 14 double-doubles and scored 20-plus in four games last season. Folgueiras' career-highs in points and rebounds each came against Northern Kentucky. On Dec. 29, Folgueiras ripped down 19 rebounds. Then, on Feb. 8, Folgueiras scored 35 points on 12-of-14 shooting against Northern Kentucky. Folgueiras registered multiple makes from beyond the arc in 13 games with the Colonials last season. He arrives in Iowa City with two seasons of eligibility remaining. Folgueiras joins a list of transfer portal additions that features Drake transfers Bennett Stirtz, Cam Manyawu, Isaia Howard, Kael Combs, Tavion Banks and Kansas State transfer Brendan Hausen. Here's a look at Folgueiras' highlights: Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes and opinions. Follow Josh on X: @JoshOnREF
USA Today
11-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Iowa basketball hosting Horizon League Player of the Year for transfer portal visit
Iowa basketball hosting Horizon League Player of the Year for transfer portal visit Iowa basketball is looking to continue fleshing out its initial roster under new head coach Ben McCollum. With roster spots still needing to be filled, Iowa is reportedly welcoming in former Robert Morris big man Alvaro Folgueiras for a visit. The 6-foot-9, 215 pound forward was named the Horizon League Player of the Year last season after averaging 14.1 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. According to The Field of 68's Jeff Goodman, Folgueiras will visit Iowa, Providence and Villanova. Folgueiras shot 54.8% from the field, 41.3% from 3-point range and 78.4% from the free throw line. A native of Málaga, Spain, Folgueiras played in and started all 35 games last season as he led the Colonials to the Horizon League regular season and tournament championships. Folgueiras notched a double-double against eventual Elite Eight squad Alabama in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The product of DME Academy tallied 14 double-doubles and scored 20-plus in four games last season. Folgueiras' career-highs in points and rebounds each came against Northern Kentucky. On Dec. 29, Folgueiras ripped down 19 rebounds. Then, on Feb. 8, Folgueiras scored 35 points on 12-of-14 shooting against Northern Kentucky. Folgueiras registered multiple makes from beyond the arc in 13 games with the Colonials last season. Here's a look at Folgueiras' highlights: Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes and opinions. Follow Josh on X: @JoshOnREF
