After former Iowa women's basketball guard Teagan Mallegni announced her commitment from the NCAA's transfer portal to Wisconsin on April 18, many fans expressed their opinions on the move on social media as she becomes the second former Hawkeye, joining Addie Deal, to sign with the Badgers in the past week.
Mallegni showed promise that she could be a valuable asset off the bench for the Hawkeyes entering her sophomore season last year, but early-season injuries and the ensuing slip in the depth chart limited her to a reserve role instead. As a result, the 6-foot-1 native of McFarland, Wisconsin, only manufactured 22 points, collected 19 rebounds, 10 assists, and three steals in just 15 games played in the 2025-26 campaign.
In a world of college athletics where the impact of NIL has effectively deteriorated any sense of loyalty to a singular program, the Hawkeyes' faithful showed an overwhelming sense of gratitude and support for Mallegni's decision based on the understanding that she desires increased playing time and the ability to be closer to home (McFarland is roughly nine miles outside of Madison).
Sad she's no longer in black and gold, but so happy she's going home and most likely getting more playing time. Great person, and hoping nothing but the best for you going forward... GO BE GREAT TEAGAN!!!ππ€πππ€πππ€ππ
β ππ€ KINNICK NORTHπ€π (@KinnickNorth23) April 19, 2026
Take good care of her! We love Teagan and want her next years to be healthy and happy, on and off the court. Thank you for the Hawkeye years, Teags. Go be great!
Congratulations to Teagan! π₯³ π₯ Hope she and Addie flourish up there, but not enough for Wisconsin to beat Iowa or anything like that. π
Nothing, but best wishes for Teagan. She did every thing that was asked of her and then some. Forever grateful for her time as a Hawkeye. I will alway be a fan of Teaganβs. @TMallegni
Loved her as a Hawk, but am so excited for her going forward here. Go be great Teagan! Keeping her in our thoughts still, can only imagine how hard things are right now. https://t.co/G9IoNUd6VC
Oh great for Teagan. Back home closer to her family, has a friend going into the program and we still get to see her. I hope she averages 30 pts a game.
β It's a great day (@SkipMarcucciMD) April 19, 2026
Closer to home & will get minutes!! Still a Hawkeye in my heart!! Be Great Teagan!! https://t.co/hE33txZW5W
Going to miss you as a Hawkeye. Good luck to you,Teagen. I hope your heart heals and you play great!
Loved her as a Hawk, but am so excited for her going forward here. Go be great Teagan! Keeping her in our thoughts still, can only imagine how hard things are right now. https://t.co/G9IoNUd6VC
No surprise on the Mallegni news. Wishing her the absolute best as she returns home. https://t.co/sWIYuuhgMN
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