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Iowa Women's Basketball Loses Another Player to Transfer Portal
Sophomore guard Teagan Mallegni enters portal with 'do not contact' tag after limited playing time
Apr. 6, 2026 at 6:05pm
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The departure of multiple key players leaves the Iowa women's basketball team facing a fractured roster, requiring a strategic rebuild to maintain their recent success.Iowa City TodayThe Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team has lost another player to the transfer portal, as sophomore guard Teagan Mallegni has entered the portal with a 'do not contact' tag. Mallegni, a former highly-ranked high school prospect from Wisconsin, averaged just 1.5 points per game this past season and has been a reserve player since joining the program. She is the latest departure for the Hawkeyes, who have already lost seven players from last year's 27-7 team that made the NCAA Tournament.
Why it matters
Iowa's women's basketball team is facing significant roster turnover heading into next season, with multiple key players leaving the program either through graduation or the transfer portal. Head coach Jan Jensen will have to rebuild the team's depth and replace a lot of production, which could be challenging as the Hawkeyes look to build on their recent success and make another deep postseason run.
The details
Mallegni, a 6-foot-1 guard, was a highly-touted recruit coming out of high school in Wisconsin, where she set school records for career points, single-season points, and points in a game. However, she has struggled to earn consistent playing time at Iowa, averaging just 2.6 points and 1.8 rebounds per game over her two seasons with the program. With Mallegni's departure, the Hawkeyes are now down to just six active players from last year's roster, a significant loss of depth that will need to be addressed through the transfer portal and recruiting.
- The women's basketball transfer portal opened at midnight on Sunday, April 6, 2026.
- Mallegni entered the transfer portal on April 6, 2026.
The players
Teagan Mallegni
A 6-foot-1 sophomore guard who was a highly-ranked high school prospect from Wisconsin, but has struggled to earn playing time at Iowa, averaging just 1.5 points per game this past season.
Jan Jensen
The head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team, who led the team to a 27-7 record and an NCAA Tournament appearance this past season.
What they’re saying
“Teagan Mallegni has entered the transfer portal with a 'do not contact' tag, sources told @On3.”
— Talia Goodman, Reporter
What’s next
With Mallegni's departure, Iowa now has six active players remaining from last year's roster. Head coach Jan Jensen and her staff will need to be active in the transfer portal and recruiting to rebuild the team's depth and replace the production lost from multiple key departures.
The takeaway
The significant roster turnover facing the Iowa women's basketball team highlights the challenges of maintaining success in the modern college game, where the transfer portal has become a major factor. Coach Jensen will need to work quickly to rebuild the Hawkeyes' depth and find the right pieces to keep the program competitive next season.
