Ava Heiden
- Center
- 6-4
- 2005-09-21 Yrs
- Iowa
- USA
- 2028
2028 WNBA Draft:
Draft Class Ranking: 14
Pro Comp: Mackenzie Holmes
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)
Big Board Comparison
| Rank | Player Name | Season | Team | FG% | 3P% | FT% | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Liv McGill | '25-26 | FLA | 43.1 | 26.4 | 71.8 | 6.1 | 6.3 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 5.3 | 22.5 |
| 14 | Ava Heiden | '25-26 | Iowa | 64.1 | 0.0 | 73.7 | 7.2 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 18.0 |
| 15 | Taliah Scott | '25-26 | Baylor | 37.7 | 32.1 | 89.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 3.3 | 19.7 |
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
- Super Sophs: The Class of 2028
- 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
PROFILE
- 6-4 •
- Center •
- 2028
2025-26 Iowa
- PTS 18.0 •
- REB 7.2 •
- FG% 64.1 •
- 3P% 0.0
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