Teagan Mallegni looks forward to sellout atmosphere at Iowa

Junior from suburban Madison talks about her determination to decide to the Hawkeyes

IOWA CITY — Should you’re an Iowa ladies’s basketball fan, and you may attend just one highschool recreation subsequent winter, contemplate a visit to suburban Madison, Wis.

McFarland vs. Verona Space.

That’s Teagan Mallegni vs. Taylor Stremlow.

Hawkeye vs. Hawkeye.

“We haven’t performed them earlier than, however we’ve acquired it scheduled for subsequent yr,” stated Mallegni, who introduced her dedication to Hawkeyes on Saturday.

The addition of Mallegni and Stremlow (who dedicated in December) reaffirms the Hawkeyes’ latest success in recruiting Wisconsin. Suppose Megan Gustafson. And McKenna Warnock.

Mallegni is 6-foot guard who simply accomplished her junior season. She led McFarland to a 26-3 report and a spot within the Division 2 state semifinals. Her mom, Sara Mallegni, is McFarland’s head coach.

In a 76-70 semifinal loss to Inexperienced Bay Notre Dame, Mallegni compiled 23 factors, 9 rebounds and 10 assists.

She averaged 24.5 factors, 11.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 3.9 steals and 1.7 blocks per recreation.

Mallegni enters her senior yr with 1,705 profession factors. She is ranked 59th nationally within the Class of 2024, in line with ESPN.

“I’m in all probability extra of a wing or capturing guard than some extent guard,” she stated. “I wish to get my teammates concerned.”

For many who stumbled over the phonetics of “Czinano” for the final 5 years, Mallegni’s title is pronounced “TEE-gan Ma-LANE-ey.” She selected the Hawkeyes over Oregon, Kansas, North Carolina, Duke and Minnesota, amongst others.

“The connection I constructed with the coaches, and the ambiance they’ve constructed” are the explanations she selected Iowa, she stated. “I used to be at a few their video games, they usually have been each bought out. I liked it.”

The Hawkeyes have been 31-7 final season, received the Large Ten event and superior to the championship recreation of the NCAA event.

Along with Mallegni and Stremlow, Iowa’s Class of 2024, options Ava Heiden (Sherwood, Ore.) and Callie Levin (Solon).

“I feel I can contribute,” Mallegni stated. “That’s my purpose. I’m actually excited.”

Mallegni additionally performs volleyball and is an completed musician, enjoying the cello, bass, saxophone and ukulele.

Feedback: jeff.linder@thegazette.com