Ava Heiden
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2028 WNBA Draft
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Player Profile
A prospect for the 2028 WNBA Draft, Ava Heiden has evolved from role player into Iowa’s leading scorer, shooting 65.1% from the floor. She plays with a high motor, consistently beating opposing bigs downcourt. Following a breakout NCAA tournament, she has solidified her status as a double-double threat.
Notable Teammates
Hannah Stuelke (Iowa) • Lucy Olsen (Iowa)
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | MIN | FGM-FGA | FG% | 3PT | 3PT% | FT | FT% | OR | DR | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-26 | Iowa | 31 | 25.3 | 7.6/11.7 | 64.7 | 0.0/0.1 | 0.0 | 2.3/3.3 | 71.3 | 1.5 | 5.9 | 7.4 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 2.2 | 17.5 |
Game Analysis
- vs. Illinois (Feb 2026) – Ava Heiden scored 28 points on 13-for-18 from the floor and 2-for-2 at the free-throw line, to go along with four rebounds, one assist, and one block. [Read the article.]
In the News
- Iowa women’s basketball’s Ava Heiden continues to shine in dominant season
- How Ava Heiden found her rhythm in Iowa women’s basketball
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- Young Guns: The Class of 2029
- WNBA Draft Battleground: Hannah Stuelke vs. Serah Williams
- Early Look: 2027 WNBA Draft
- Full 3 Round 2026 WNBA Mock Draft
- 2026 WNBA Draft Big Board
- Re-Drafting the 2024 WNBA Draft
- Back to Player Directory
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