You'll always be a LEGEND for knocking down the shot that sent us to the Sweet 16.
*****Alvaro Folgueiras enters the Portal*****
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Bummer, but I get it. He's simply too inconsistent to have BMac's full trust, but he is talented enough to be a key piece in another system. Probably a good move for him. He will ALWAYS be a Hawk.
Finishing off Little Debbie was nice, too.
3 fun video clips from that game:
3 fun video clips from that game:
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Can't blame him. He sold himself in the tourney. He only started one game here, but that performance should get him starter money somewhere decent.
"One shining moment" has rarely applied more accurately.
Good luck Folgers, its the day and age we live in now. I heard at least 10 teams were blowing up his agents phone during the tournament throwing out wild numbers in the 2-3 mil range. You gave us Hawk fans quite the ride along with this team, amazing run!
Next man up.
Thanks Alvaro but in Ben I trust.
We will spend the money wisely Im sure
Thanks Alvaro but in Ben I trust.
We will spend the money wisely Im sure
i get it but it's still kinda lame
thanks for the memories!
thanks for the memories!
Good luck Folgers, its the day and age we live in now. I heard at least 10 teams were blowing up his agents phone during the tournament throwing out wild numbers in the 2-3 mil range. You gave us Hawk fans quite the ride along with this team, amazing run!
He drove Ben nuts because Ben never knew what version of Alvaro he was gonna get in a game.
Gone before I could get the spelling of his last name right.
From his Instagram account:
100 percent! Even in the FL post game presser Ben was still ribbing him about his shot and play. It's a wild card athlete that simply isn't sustainable from day to day and game to game.
This thread is stirring up some amazing memories again, well done.
Alvaro provided a lot of fun moments/memories. But when Iowa needed his 6'10" size to combat Illinois' size & to help the team reach the Final Four?
Alvaro Folgueiras had 0 points in 9 minutes tonight.
“I feel bad. I never got in the game. Those early mistakes, my coach thinks I wasn’t ready to go. In the Elite Eight, I would never let that happen. This March was great. I had some great moments. It just wasn’t there (today) … as a team and as a player. I feel bad.”
Alvaro Folgueiras had 0 points in 9 minutes tonight.
“I feel bad. I never got in the game. Those early mistakes, my coach thinks I wasn’t ready to go. In the Elite Eight, I would never let that happen. This March was great. I had some great moments. It just wasn’t there (today) … as a team and as a player. I feel bad.”
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Ben called Alvaro wanting the ball and wanting to take that shot "irrational confidence." Ben laughed when he said it, but I think he meant it.
Ok, everyone needs to promise to NOT get into a back & forth with Eyes in this thread! 
I promise I won't click "show ignored posts" this time. Apologies.Ok, everyone needs to promise to NOT get into a back & forth with Eyes in this thread!
One of those players that only shows up when the lights are on them.........except against a semi-pro paid Illinois team.
That's why I never tried.....
Good luck Folgers, its the day and age we live in now. I heard at least 10 teams were blowing up his agents phone during the tournament throwing out wild numbers in the 2-3 mil range. You gave us Hawk fans quite the ride along with this team, amazing run!
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Will never forget the corner 3. Will never forget the slam dunk clincher.
Thanks for the memories Al. We have the watch, and we’ll see you in Valhalla.
He could have come back and maybe been more consistent and been a great player next year, but that’s not a guarantee.
Lot of wings on the team that do similar things. I think this frees up some NIL that could be utilized elsewhere. He also gets to go somewhere with a bigger role. Probably a win/win here.
Lot of wings on the team that do similar things. I think this frees up some NIL that could be utilized elsewhere. He also gets to go somewhere with a bigger role. Probably a win/win here.
It's pretty hard to justify paying Alvaro over $2M when he comes off the bench & he only shows up on occasion.
I can't wait to see what Trey Thompson brings to the table. Ethan Harris sounds like he's ready to play, too.
This is all ridiculously stupid. So now he will be on his third school in 3 years. Those players are the worst. God what a s h i t show.
I'll be rooting for him from afar. I hate that this is dynamic now, but don't blame him one bit. Glad we got to rent his services for a year.
That's a shame. I'm not shocked, but I am disappointed. I thought Alvaro might be one of those rare guys who would understand his situation, do the work in the off season, and fight for a starting job at a place where he knows his teammates, knows his coaches, and is treated like an adult. Not to mention a place where he made himself a legend with brilliant clutch performances against Florida and Nebraska to help send Iowa where it hadn't been for decades.
Did Ben challenge him to do the work and Alvaro decided it would be easier to go somewhere else? Did Ben tell him his NIL would be cut, and Alvaro wanted/needed to go for the money?
I have no idea. But again, even when Iowa has nice things, like an Elite Eight berth for the first time since 1987, it's overshadowed by things like this.
I wish the young man the best wherever he ends up. But again, it's a shame to see him go.
I've already watched this dozens of times, and I'll keep watching for years to come. What a great moment for Alvaro and for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Alvaro is majoring in interdepartmental studies. I hope he can find a new school that lines up with his academic pursuits!
Alvaro Folgueiras - Men's Basketball 2025-26
Alvaro Folgueiras - Men's Basketball 2025-26
That's why I almost always just called him Alvaro . . .
It sounds like Iowa made an offer where Alvaro would be taking a big pay cut.
It's a bit different because in the past I would have been upset and definitely a bit bummed about this news. With Ben and our newfound support of basketball it just opens up more opportunities in the portal. Excited for next year and the years to come!
It's just the nature of this new NIL reality, which the players have to adjust to - or be left out. Glad to see ppl are not taking it too personally. What are these kids to do I mean.. turn down an extra 500k or 1 mil? Unless they have locked in NBA prospects, it's tough. I hope we are taking care of Coop, Tate..
Iowa (24-13) was 15-1 this season when Alvaro showed up and scored in double figures.
Iowa was 9-12 when he didn't.
Iowa is 15-1 this season when Alvaro Folgueras scores in double figures
March 26, 2026 Update (after beating Nebraska) Alvaro had 16 pts in IOWA's 77-71 win over Nebraska in the 3rd Round of the NCAA Tournament. https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore/_/gameId/401856567 ___________________________________________________________ March 22, 2026...
They just need two departments for this to be possible, correct?Alvaro is majoring in interdepartmental studies. I hope he can find a new school that lines up with his academic pursuits!
Alvaro Folgueiras - Men's Basketball 2025-26
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