Wisconsin Signs Former McFarland Star, Iowa Hawkeye Teagan Mallegni Wisconsin women’s basketball coach Robin Pingeton continued her efforts to bolster the Badgers’ roster by securing another in-state talent from the transfer portal. McFarland native Teagan Mallegni, a 6-foot-1 guard who previously played for the Iowa Hawkeyes, has officially committed to the University of Wisconsin, the school announced on April 18. Mallegni’s decision marks her fourth addition to the Badgers’ 2026 recruiting class, joining previously announced transfers Addie Deal and Kadidia Toure, as well as incoming freshman Alicia Courthiau from Belgium. Mallegni, who spent her first two seasons at Iowa, averaged 2.6 points and 1.3 rebounds over 45 games during her time with the Hawkeyes. As a freshman, she appeared in 30 of 34 games, averaging 3.2 points and 2.1 rebounds in 8.8 minutes per contest. Her playing time and production declined in her sophomore season, with her minutes per game dropping to 5.6 and her scoring output falling to 1.5 points per game. The Des Moines Register reported that Mallegni faced significant challenges during the 2024-2025 season, including an ankle injury early in the year and a four-game absence in late November and early December following tonsil surgery. These setbacks limited her ability to regain a consistent role in Iowa’s rotation. Despite her struggles at Iowa, Mallegni was highly regarded as a high school prospect. HoopGurlz ranked her as the No. 59 player in the 2024 class, while ESPN placed her at No. 64. Her most notable performance with the Hawkeyes came in a game against Wisconsin, where she delivered a standout effort. In an 81-52 victory, Mallegni recorded season highs with 10 points, 14 minutes of play, four assists, and two steals.#iowa_hawkeyes #university_of_wisconsin #teagan_mallegni #robin_pingeton #des_moines_register
