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Iowa basketball transfer portal target commits to Baylor
TL;DR
Brett Decker Jr., a standout guard from Liberty, has committed to Baylor after averaging 16.9 points per game last season. The rising junior was also pursued by Iowa, Kentucky, Louisville, and Texas Tech before making his decision.
As Iowa basketball searches the NCAA transfer portal for another dominant guard who can lead the program next season, the Hawkeyes will have to take former Liberty guard Brett Decker Jr. off of that list. The rising junior committed to Baylor on Saturday, per On3's Joe Tipton.
The 6-foot-3, 190-pound native of Cecilia, Ky., averaged 16.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game on 49.9% shooting from the field, including a 47.1% clip from 3-point range (second-best percentage nationwide) as a sophomore for the Flames last season.
As a result of his impressive sophomore campaign, Decker Jr. was named to the All-CUSA First Team.
Along with Iowa, Decker Jr. had also drawn interest from Kentucky, Louisville and Texas Tech before choosing to take his talents to Baylor.
Even with the swing and a miss on Decker Jr., the Hawkeyes will have plenty of alternative options in the portal to potentially bring on board for the 2026-27 season.
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Q&A
What were Brett Decker Jr.'s stats during his sophomore season at Liberty?
Brett Decker Jr. averaged 16.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game, shooting 49.9% from the field and 47.1% from three-point range.
Which teams were interested in Brett Decker Jr. before he committed to Baylor?
Before committing to Baylor, Brett Decker Jr. also received interest from Iowa, Kentucky, Louisville, and Texas Tech.
Why is Brett Decker Jr.'s commitment significant for Baylor basketball?
Brett Decker Jr.'s commitment is significant for Baylor as he brings scoring ability and was named to the All-CUSA First Team, enhancing the team's roster for the upcoming season.
