IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa women’s basketball coach Lisa Bluder announced on Wednesday that Aaliyah Guyton, Ava Heiden, Callie Levin, Teagan Mallegni, and Taylor Stremlow signed a National Letter of Intent to attend the University of Iowa.
For the first time in program history, Bluder signed four ESPN.com top-100 prospects.
AALIYAH GUYTON | Twitter: @aguyton11 | IG: @aguyton.11
Guard, 5-foot-7, Peoria, Ill. (Peoria HS)
– No. 57 overall prospect (ESPN.com)
– Four-star prospect, averaging 21.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.8 assists during her junior season.
– 2x First Team IBCA, 2x First Team All-Big 12 Conference, 2x All-Big 12 POY, 2x First Team All-Area.
– No. 1 player in Illinois in 2024 (PrepGirlsHoop.com)
– Mother played basketball for 25 years with the Brazilian National Team and was a Phoenix Mercury.
– Father played basketball at Indiana, professionally overseas, and the Chicago Bulls.
LISA BLUDER on AALIYAH GUYTON
“Aaliyah is one of the best point guards in the nation. She has a tremendous skill set. She controls pace and tempo and can score at every level. She simply makes everybody on the floor around her better. We are so proud she chose to be a Hawkeye and can’t wait for our fans to see her play.”
AVA HEIDEN | Twitter: @ava_heiden | IG: @a_heiden_
Center, 6-foot-4, Sherwood, Ore. (Sherwood HS)
– No. 36 overall prospect (ESPN.com)
– Four-star prospect, averaging 17.2 points, 11.3 rebounds, 4.0 steals, 3.0 assists, and 2.8 blocks.
– 2x Academic All-State, 2x 6A Pacific Conference First Team, 6A Pacific Conference Player of the Year, 2x All-State Second Team, 6A Pacific Conference DPOY.
– No. 5 post prospect (ESPN.com)
– Program’s first Oregonian.
LISA BLUDER on AVA HEIDEN
“Ava is one of the premier post players in the country. She has great versatility and mobility. She also is very explosive and has a perimeter skill set. The combination of her skills and amazing work ethic is why she is among the nation’s best. We’re thrilled she chose to be a Hawkeye.”
CALLIE LEVIN | Twitter: @CallieLevin23| IG: @callieelevinn
Guard, 5-foot-9, Solon, Iowa (Solon HS)
– 19.4 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 4.0 APG, 4.0 SPG, 0.6 BPG; 1391 points through three seasons.
– All Iowa Attack (2020-2022) – won 2021 16U Nike National Championship
– Ranked No. 1 Point Guard (2024) in Iowa by Prep Girls Hoops
– 3x IBCA 1st Team All-State (3A); 2x IPSWA 1st Team All-State (3A); 3x Unanimous 1st Team All-Conference (WaMaC); 3x WaMaC Conference Player of the Year; 3x IBCA All-Region; 3x IGCA SE Iowa All-District (3A); 3x Des Moines Register All-Iowa Class 3A 1st Team; Cedar Rapids 3x Gazette All-Area Team; 3x Team MVP; 2x WaMaC Conference Champion.
– No. 2 player in Iowa in 2024 (PrepGirlsHoop.com)
LISA BLUDER on CALLIE LEVIN
“We are so proud to have a local kid stay home. Callie is a multipurpose guard that can put it on the floor and shoot the deep ball. She also has a team first mentality and a tremendous spirit. We’re so excited she chose to stay home.”
TEAGAN MALLEGNI | Twitter: @TeaganMallegni| IG: @teagan.mallegni
Guard, 5-foot-10, McFarland, Wis. (McFarland HS)
– No. 64 overall prospect (ESPN.com)
– 2x First Team All-Conference, 2x Rock Valley Player of the Year, 2x First Team All-State, 2x Team MVP, 2x Team Captain.
– School records held at McFarland HS; all-time points, most points in a season, most points in a game (62), tied most three’s in a game (9), second most rebounds in a game (19).
– No. 2 player in Wisconsin in 2024 (PrepGirlsHoop.com)
– Parents played sports at UW-Whitewater.
LISA BLUDER on TEAGAN MALLEGNI
“Teagan is one of the elite guards in the country. She has tremendous size, range, and passing ability. She stretches defenses and has the ability to beat people off the bounce. She’s a tough matchup for any defense and we are so excited about her future.”
TAYLOR STREMLOW | Twitter: @StremlowTaylor| IG: @Taylorstremlow
Guard, 5-foot-10, Verona, Wis. (Verona Area HS)
– No. 88 overall prospect (ESPN.com)
– Junior year: Big 8 Conference Player of the Year, First Team All-Conference, First Team All-Area, WBCA All-State First Team, AP Wisconsin All-State Second Team.
– Averaged 16.1 PPG, 10 RPG, 9 AST, 7 STL, 0.9 BLK in her junior season
– WBCA Academic All-State and National Honors Society.
LISA BLUDER on TAYLOR STREMLOW
“Taylor is a versatile guard that can play every perimeter position. She is crafty and can break down defenses at multiple levels. She also a fun spirit combined with a toughness that is contagious on the floor. We’re so excited to have her join our team.”