Iowa women’s basketball offers Maliya Hunter, 4-star forward from California
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 11:45 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Iowa women's basketball has extended an offer to four-star forward Maliya Hunter, a 6-foot-2 player from Archbishop Mitty High School in San Jose, California. Hunter is currently regarded as the No. 22 player in the nation for the 2028 class, and she is coming off a successful stint with the USA Basketball U17 national team, contributing to their recent world championship win. She has also received offers from notable programs including Ohio State, Stanford, Michigan, Oregon, and UCLA. Hunter’s recruitment will continue to develop as she considers her options moving forward.
- •Maliya Hunter plays for Archbishop Mitty High School in California.
- •She was part of the USA Basketball U17 team that won the World Cup.
- •Hunter is ranked No. 22 in the 2028 class by ESPN.
- •Iowa is competing with several prominent schools for her commitment.
- 11:45 AMYahoo Sports — Iowa women's basketball offers 4-star forward from familiar program
"Iowa women's basketball offered four-star forward Maliya Hunter out of a program that Hawkeye fans will quickly recognize.
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