Teagan Mallegni, a former star from McFarland and Iowa Hawkeye, has signed with the Wisconsin Badgers women's basketball team. The announcement was made on April 18.
Key points
Teagan Mallegni is a former McFarland star.
She played for the Iowa Hawkeyes for two seasons.
Mallegni signed with the Wisconsin Badgers women's basketball team.
The signing was announced on April 18.
Robin Pingeton is the head coach of the Badgers.
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Former McFarland star, Iowa Hawkeye Teagan Mallegni signs with Wisconsin
MADISON – Wisconsin’s Robin Pingeton scored big on the recruiting trail last fall when she signed three in-state players to her 2026 class.
McFarland native Teagan Mallegni, a 6-foot-1 guard who spent her first two seasons at Iowa, has signed with UW, the school announced April 18.
Mallegni averaged 2.6 points and 1.3 rebounds for the Hawkeyes in 45 games.
Wisconsin forward Gift Uchenna attempts a shot during the Badgers' WBIT semifinal loss to Columbia on March 30, 2026, at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas. It ended UW's 2025-26 season with a 16-18 record.
Wisconsin guard Ronnie Porter directs the offense.
Q&A
What team did Teagan Mallegni play for before joining Wisconsin?
Teagan Mallegni played for the Iowa Hawkeyes before signing with the Wisconsin Badgers.
When did Teagan Mallegni officially sign with Wisconsin?
Teagan Mallegni officially signed with Wisconsin on April 18.
Who is the head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers women's basketball team?
The head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers women's basketball team is Robin Pingeton.
What position does Teagan Mallegni play?
Teagan Mallegni plays as a guard and stands 6-foot-1 tall.
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Wisconsin forward Gift Uchenna drives toward the paint.
Wisconsin forward Destiny Howell attempts a shot over Columbia guard Mia Broom.
Wisconsin guard Kyrah Daniels looks across the court.
Wisconsin center Dorja Zoja is tightly defended by Columbia forward Eriny Erinugha.
Wisconsin coach Robin Pingeton instructs her team.
Wisconsin center Dorja Zaja looks to pass.
Wisconsin guard Laci Steele attempts a shot over Columbia guard Susie Raifu.
Wisconsin guard Lily Krahn attempts a shot.
Wisconsin guard Destiny Howell defends an inbound pass by guard/forward Perri Page.
Wisconsin center Dorja Zaja attempts a free throw.
Wisconsin guard Lily Krahn finds an opening in Columbia's defense.
Wisconsin coach Robin Pingeton gestures from the sideline.
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See photos from Wisconsin Badgers' WBIT semifinal loss vs Columbia
Wisconsin forward Gift Uchenna attempts a shot during the Badgers' WBIT semifinal loss to Columbia on March 30, 2026, at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas. It ended UW's 2025-26 season with a 16-18 record.
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See photos from Wisconsin Badgers' WBIT semifinal loss vs Columbia
Wisconsin forward Gift Uchenna attempts a shot during the Badgers' WBIT semifinal loss to Columbia on March 30, 2026, at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas. It ended UW's 2025-26 season with a 16-18 record.
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See photos from Wisconsin Badgers' WBIT semifinal loss vs Columbia
Wisconsin guard Ronnie Porter directs the offense.
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See photos from Wisconsin Badgers' WBIT semifinal loss vs Columbia
Wisconsin forward Gift Uchenna drives toward the paint.
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See photos from Wisconsin Badgers' WBIT semifinal loss vs Columbia
Wisconsin forward Destiny Howell attempts a shot over Columbia guard Mia Broom.
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See photos from Wisconsin Badgers' WBIT semifinal loss vs Columbia
Wisconsin guard Kyrah Daniels looks across the court.
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See photos from Wisconsin Badgers' WBIT semifinal loss vs Columbia
Wisconsin center Dorja Zoja is tightly defended by Columbia forward Eriny Erinugha.
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See photos from Wisconsin Badgers' WBIT semifinal loss vs Columbia
Wisconsin coach Robin Pingeton instructs her team.
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See photos from Wisconsin Badgers' WBIT semifinal loss vs Columbia
Wisconsin center Dorja Zaja looks to pass.
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See photos from Wisconsin Badgers' WBIT semifinal loss vs Columbia
Wisconsin guard Laci Steele attempts a shot over Columbia guard Susie Raifu.
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See photos from Wisconsin Badgers' WBIT semifinal loss vs Columbia
Wisconsin guard Lily Krahn attempts a shot.
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See photos from Wisconsin Badgers' WBIT semifinal loss vs Columbia
Wisconsin guard Destiny Howell defends an inbound pass by guard/forward Perri Page.
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See photos from Wisconsin Badgers' WBIT semifinal loss vs Columbia
Wisconsin center Dorja Zaja attempts a free throw.
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See photos from Wisconsin Badgers' WBIT semifinal loss vs Columbia
Wisconsin guard Lily Krahn finds an opening in Columbia's defense.
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See photos from Wisconsin Badgers' WBIT semifinal loss vs Columbia
Wisconsin coach Robin Pingeton gestures from the sideline.
As a freshman she played in 30 of 34 games, averaging 3.2 points and 2.1 rebounds in 8.8 minutes per game.
This season her minutes average dropped to 5.6 in her 15 appearances as did her scoring (1.5 ppg) and rebounding (1.3 rpg). According to the Des Moines Register, Mallegni was hampered by an ankle injury early in the season and then missed four games in late November and early December after having her tonsils removed. She never worked her way back into the rotation.
Mallegni, however, was a highly regarded prospect coming out of McFarland. HoopGurlz ranked her as the No. 59 prospect in the 2024 class, while ESPN listed her 64th.
Her best game with the Hawkeyes came against Wisconsin this past season. She finished the 81-52 Iowa win with season highs in scoring (10 points), minutes (14), assists (four) and steals (two).