Where will Audi Crooks go as a transfer after leaving Iowa State?
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Key Points:
- Audi Crooks, a two-time All-American and one of the top players in women's college basketball, has announced she will transfer from Iowa State to play her final college season elsewhere despite being eligible for the WNBA Draft.
- Crooks is a dominant back-to-the-basket center, averaging 25.8 points per game on 64.9% shooting, but her defensive limitations and the need for an offense built around her have limited Iowa State's postseason success.
- Potential landing spots for Crooks include Texas, which offers strong defensive support and a paint-focused offense; Arizona State, where a flexible coach could accommodate her style; Minnesota, which needs size and has good shooters to complement her; North Carolina, with a slower pace and room for an interior presence; and Notre Dame, pairing her with dynamic guard Hannah Hidalgo for an intriguing combination.
- Each potential team presents stylistic challenges and opportunities, with considerations around defensive demands, offensive spacing, and team dynamics influencing how Crooks' unique skill set could be best utilized.
