Iowa State star Audi Crooks to enter transfer portal
nytimes.com • • sports
Key Points:
- Iowa State center Audi Crooks, a two-time All-American and the Big 12's leading scorer for the past two seasons, announced she will enter the transfer portal after three productive years with the Cyclones.
- Crooks averaged 25.8 points per game in the 2025-26 season, ranking second nationally while shooting 64.9 percent from the floor, and holds several top offensive records in Iowa State history.
- She was the only college player to record multiple 40-point games last season and set the Cyclones’ single-game scoring record twice with 43 and 47 points.
- Crooks becomes the 10th Iowa State player to enter the transfer portal this offseason, raising concerns about roster stability.
- Despite the high transfer activity, Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard confirmed that head coach Bill Fennelly will remain with the team, citing his loyalty and success.
