Iowa State star Audi Crooks entering the transfer portal
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Key Points:
- Iowa State star Audi Crooks announced she is entering the transfer portal, becoming the fourth starter and 10th Cyclones player to leave following a disappointing second half of the season.
- Crooks averaged 25.8 points per game this season, ranking second nationally, and has scored in double figures in 98 consecutive games, the longest active streak in the nation.
- Other starters Addy Brown, Mackenzie Hare, and Jada Williams have also entered the portal, while Arianna Jackson is the only starter confirmed to return next season.
- Coach Bill Fennelly expressed sadness over the departures but acknowledged the changing landscape of college sports, and Athletic Director Jamie Pollard confirmed Fennelly will return for a 32nd season.
- Despite the roster upheaval, Pollard emphasized Iowa State's strong fan support, history, and coaching staff as key factors to attract new talent during the upcoming transfer portal window.
