Audi Crooks Enters Transfer Portal After Three Seasons with Iowa State
Iowa State center Audi Crooks has announced her intention to enter the NCAA transfer portal following three seasons with the Cyclones. Crooks communicated her decision via a post on X, stating a desire to explore new opportunities. Her departure makes her the tenth player from the Iowa State team to enter the transfer portal.
Following this announcement, Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard confirmed that head coach Bill Fennelly will remain with the team.
Player Profile and Achievements
Crooks, a 21-year-old, 6-foot-3 athlete, is a two-time All-American. She led the Big 12 Conference in scoring for the past two seasons. During the 2025-26 season, she ranked second nationally with an average of 25.8 points per game and achieved a 64.9 percent shooting efficiency from the field.
Her performance places her among Iowa State's top five in several offensive program categories, including:
- Points: second
- Scoring average: first
- Field goals: second
- Field-goal attempts: fourth
- Field-goal percentage: third
In the recent season, Crooks was the only college basketball player to achieve multiple 40-point games. She also surpassed the Cyclones' single-game scoring record twice, with 43 points against Valparaiso and 47 points in a game against Indiana.
Team Context and Coaching Confirmation
Crooks' entry into the transfer portal marks the tenth player from the Iowa State team to do so.
Subsequent to Crooks' announcement, Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard confirmed that coach Bill Fennelly would continue with the team.
"His loyalty and his success has earned him the opportunity to finish his career the right way."