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Iowa basketball hosting St. Mary's transfer portal target
TL;DR
Iowa basketball is hosting Andrew McKeever, a 7-foot-3 center from Saint Mary's, as they seek to enhance their roster through the transfer portal. McKeever averaged 8.2 points and 9.2 rebounds this past season and could provide significant size in the paint for the Hawkeyes.
As the transfer portal remains full steam ahead, the Iowa Hawkeyes are beginning to see some portal targets setting foot on campus. The Hawkeyes need to add some true size in the paint, and the latest visitor could provide Ben McCollum's roster just that.
It is being reported that Andrew McKeever, the center from Saint Mary's, is in Iowa City visiting with the Hawkeyes as they look to land a rim protector. The 7-foot-3 transfer could provide Iowa and McCollum with an instant boost in size in the paint.
McKeever, who has spent two years at Saint Mary's, has appeared in 53 games.
Andrew McKeever averaged 8.2 points and 9.2 rebounds this year for the Gaels, who were an NCAA Tournament team like the Iowa Hawkeyes. He converted 50% of his field goal attempts and shot 62.8% from the free throw line.
Hailing from Granada High School and out of Livermore, California, Andrew McKeever is currently rated as a four-star transfer portal recruit. Per 247Sports, he is the No. 11 center in the transfer portal and the No. 94 overall player.
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Q&A
What are Andrew McKeever's stats from his time at Saint Mary's?
Andrew McKeever averaged 8.2 points and 9.2 rebounds during his two years at Saint Mary's.
Why is Iowa basketball interested in Andrew McKeever?
Iowa basketball is interested in Andrew McKeever to add size and a rim protector to their roster as they navigate the transfer portal.
How tall is Andrew McKeever and how could he impact Iowa's team?
Andrew McKeever is 7-foot-3 and could provide an instant boost in size and defensive presence in the paint for Iowa's basketball team.
