Sounds like he will be a Hawk. Close to done.
IOWA will be spending over $10M on the 2026-27 roster (Portal opens on Tues, April 7)
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Sounds like he will be a Hawk. Close to done.
really? any idea what he costs?
and don't tell @EvilMonkeyInTheCloset !!! he'll start thinking national championship!!!
I'd say #1 is signed, sealed and delivered to MeCheatAgain.All looking for a HUGE pay day.
I'd say #1 is signed, sealed and delivered to MeCheatAgain.
Kansas can't afford to resign him? Or maybe Kansas thinks he's not worth his asking price?
And what is his asking price? $3M? More?
He's not the answer we're looking for. Not sure how he'd see the floor playing Ben's man to man defense. He'd get put in ball screens all day long. He doesn't have the lateral quickness needed to play BigTen ball
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Looks like Drew's best asset is rebounding.
Looking at St Mary's last 3 games, here were Drew's stats (all against quality opponents):
vs Gonzaga (70-59 win)
12 min, 1-7 from the field, 0-2 FTs for 2 pts, 8 rebs, 0 blocks, 0 steals, 1 assist
vs Santa Clara (76-71 loss)
31 min, 3-8 from the field, 5-7 FTs for 11 pts, 11 rebs, 1 block, 0 steals, 2 assists
vs Texas A&M (63-50 loss in NCAA Tourney)
29 min, 0-3 from the field, 0-4 FTs for 0 pts, 8 rebs, 1 block, 1 steal, 4 assists
Link to see those games:
www.espn.com
Looking at St Mary's last 3 games, here were Drew's stats (all against quality opponents):
vs Gonzaga (70-59 win)
12 min, 1-7 from the field, 0-2 FTs for 2 pts, 8 rebs, 0 blocks, 0 steals, 1 assist
vs Santa Clara (76-71 loss)
31 min, 3-8 from the field, 5-7 FTs for 11 pts, 11 rebs, 1 block, 0 steals, 2 assists
vs Texas A&M (63-50 loss in NCAA Tourney)
29 min, 0-3 from the field, 0-4 FTs for 0 pts, 8 rebs, 1 block, 1 steal, 4 assists
Link to see those games:
Andrew McKeever 2025-26 Stats per Game - NCAAM - ESPN
The 2025-26 NCAAM season stats per game for Andrew McKeever of the Saint Mary's Gaels on ESPN. Includes full stats, per opponent, for regular and postseason.
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Nope. We had Cam, Alvaro & sometimes Jirak playing the 5.
Considering the players roy took out of the state of iowa North Carolina owes us at least one.
Update on Alvaro:
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.”
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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.”
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.
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I bet Mckeever will cost 3 million or more.
Unfortunately, I think 2 players (PG and Center) will cost a total of around $5M. That leaves around $7M for the rest of the team.
Fun times!
Their Name, Image & Likeness sure is worth a lot!
None of this is pay for play, of course.
Luka Garza is earning $2,461,463 this year playing for the Boston Celtics....
What a time to be alive....
Hopefully we aren’t spending too much money on him thenLooks like Drew's best asset is rebounding.
Looking at St Mary's last 3 games, here were Drew's stats (all against quality opponents):
vs Gonzaga (70-59 win)
12 min, 1-7 from the field, 0-2 FTs for 2 pts, 8 rebs, 0 blocks, 0 steals, 1 assist
vs Santa Clara (76-71 loss)
31 min, 3-8 from the field, 5-7 FTs for 11 pts, 11 rebs, 1 block, 0 steals, 2 assists
vs Texas A&M (63-50 loss in NCAA Tourney)
29 min, 0-3 from the field, 0-4 FTs for 0 pts, 8 rebs, 1 block, 1 steal, 4 assists
Link to see those games:
Andrew McKeever 2025-26 Stats per Game - NCAAM - ESPN
The 2025-26 NCAAM season stats per game for Andrew McKeever of the Saint Mary's Gaels on ESPN. Includes full stats, per opponent, for regular and postseason.
I have no idea what the number is, but I’m hearing we have a very good shot of landing him
Hopefully we aren’t spending too much money on him then
Thanks for posting this.
And that would be awesome because we definitely need more size down low.
7'2". And he would have 2 years left.
Andrew McKeever 2025-26 Stats per Game - NCAAM - ESPN
The 2025-26 NCAAM season stats per game for Andrew McKeever of the Saint Mary's Gaels on ESPN. Includes full stats, per opponent, for regular and postseason.
www.espn.com
From a report from yesterday:
Iowa is pursuing a couple of guards:
(1) 6'3" Liberty guard Brett Decker (has 2 yrs left)
This season's averages:
34 min, 16.9 pts, 1.1 assists, 2.6 rebs. Shot 50% from the field & 47% from three.
(2) 6'1" Colorado guard Isaiah Johnson (has 3 yrs left)
This season's averages:
31 min, 16.9 pts, 3 assists, 2.9 rebs. Shot 49% from the field & 38% from three.
www.espn.com
www.espn.com
Iowa is pursuing a couple of guards:
(1) 6'3" Liberty guard Brett Decker (has 2 yrs left)
This season's averages:
34 min, 16.9 pts, 1.1 assists, 2.6 rebs. Shot 50% from the field & 47% from three.
(2) 6'1" Colorado guard Isaiah Johnson (has 3 yrs left)
This season's averages:
31 min, 16.9 pts, 3 assists, 2.9 rebs. Shot 49% from the field & 38% from three.
Brett Decker Jr. - Liberty Flames Guard - ESPN
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Isaiah Johnson - Colorado Buffaloes Guard - ESPN
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Franny, thanks for posting all this great info..appreciated.From a report from yesterday:
Iowa is pursuing a couple of guards:
(1) 6'3" Liberty guard Brett Decker (has 2 yrs left)
This season's averages:
34 min, 16.9 pts, 1.1 assists, 2.6 rebs. Shot 50% from the field & 47% from three.
(2) 6'1" Colorado guard Isaiah Johnson (has 3 yrs left)
This season's averages:
31 min, 16.9 pts, 3 assists, 2.9 rebs. Shot 49% from the field & 38% from three.
Brett Decker Jr. - Liberty Flames Guard - ESPN
View the profile of Liberty Flames Guard Brett Decker Jr. on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.
Isaiah Johnson - Colorado Buffaloes Guard - ESPN
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Thousands in the portal; it's interesting to see who the staff is actually contacting/going after.
Decker was #2 in the NATION in 3 pt FG% last year..wow. I like.From a report from yesterday:
Iowa is pursuing a couple of guards:
(1) 6'3" Liberty guard Brett Decker (has 2 yrs left)
This season's averages:
34 min, 16.9 pts, 1.1 assists, 2.6 rebs. Shot 50% from the field & 47% from three.
(2) 6'1" Colorado guard Isaiah Johnson (has 3 yrs left)
This season's averages:
31 min, 16.9 pts, 3 assists, 2.9 rebs. Shot 49% from the field & 38% from three.
Brett Decker Jr. - Liberty Flames Guard - ESPN
View the profile of Liberty Flames Guard Brett Decker Jr. on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.
Isaiah Johnson - Colorado Buffaloes Guard - ESPN
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Might have to disagree here a bit...looks a lot more athletic than Hausen. Attacks the rim and paint too. Check it out.
Decker doesn’t seem like a point guard…only one assist per gameFrom a report from yesterday:
Iowa is pursuing a couple of guards:
(1) 6'3" Liberty guard Brett Decker (has 2 yrs left)
This season's averages:
34 min, 16.9 pts, 1.1 assists, 2.6 rebs. Shot 50% from the field & 47% from three.
(2) 6'1" Colorado guard Isaiah Johnson (has 3 yrs left)
This season's averages:
31 min, 16.9 pts, 3 assists, 2.9 rebs. Shot 49% from the field & 38% from three.
Brett Decker Jr. - Liberty Flames Guard - ESPN
View the profile of Liberty Flames Guard Brett Decker Jr. on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.
Isaiah Johnson - Colorado Buffaloes Guard - ESPN
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Couple more to look at include Freitag from Buffalo and George from Syracuse. Another target at C Iowa really likes is Fru from L'ville.
I’ve heard the same on Decker. I have not heard anything on Johnson so thanks for sharing.From a report from yesterday:
Iowa is pursuing a couple of guards:
(1) 6'3" Liberty guard Brett Decker (has 2 yrs left)
This season's averages:
34 min, 16.9 pts, 1.1 assists, 2.6 rebs. Shot 50% from the field & 47% from three.
(2) 6'1" Colorado guard Isaiah Johnson (has 3 yrs left)
This season's averages:
31 min, 16.9 pts, 3 assists, 2.9 rebs. Shot 49% from the field & 38% from three.
Brett Decker Jr. - Liberty Flames Guard - ESPN
View the profile of Liberty Flames Guard Brett Decker Jr. on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.
Isaiah Johnson - Colorado Buffaloes Guard - ESPN
View the profile of Colorado Buffaloes Guard Isaiah Johnson on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.
I agree he does not appear to be 7 foot stiff. Moves well, good passer, shooting?, defense?, etc. I trust Ben M to know what his potential is at Iowa.
ESPN ranks Fru #27 in their top 40. He was the portal player wanting $3M. McKeever is not ranked in ESPN's top 40.
I always said fans care more about the name on the front of the jersey... there are too many inconsequential players in the NCAA yet we worry about the .05% that are truly worthy of NIL.Their Name, Image & Likeness sure is worth a lot!
None of this is pay for play, of course.
Luka Garza is earning $2,461,463 this year playing for the Boston Celtics....
What a time to be alive....
Ben will look at overall movement and his passing from the top of the key more than anything.
Fru has some crazy good highlights, def doesn't move like a 6'11 guy, runs really well and would be a massive, instant plug and play at the 5 for Iowa.