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.

Now the Badgers women’s basketball coach is also scoring Wisconsin-bred talent from the transfer portal.

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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.

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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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Wisconsin guard Ronnie Porter directs the offense.

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Wisconsin forward Gift Uchenna drives toward the paint.

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Wisconsin forward Destiny Howell attempts a shot over Columbia guard Mia Broom.

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Wisconsin guard Kyrah Daniels looks across the court.

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Wisconsin center Dorja Zoja is tightly defended by Columbia forward Eriny Erinugha.

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Wisconsin coach Robin Pingeton instructs her team.

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Wisconsin center Dorja Zaja looks to pass.

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