Oklahoma State has secured the commitment of Audi Crooks, a two-time All-American and the standout player from the recent women's college basketball transfer portal. The move, announced Sunday night, places Crooks with the Cowgirls for her senior season. Crooks, widely considered the premier talent among over 1,500 players entering the portal, was a three-time All-Big 12 selection during her three years at Iowa State. Her decision creates a significant storyline within the Big 12 conference, as she is now slated to compete against her former team.
Crooks led the nation this past season in scoring, averaging 25.8 points per game, alongside 7.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists. Her dominant post presence has drawn comparisons to figures like Shaquille O'Neal. She recorded four games with 40 points this season and scored 37 in Iowa State's NCAA Tournament opening-round loss to Syracuse. Crooks confirmed her commitment via an Instagram post featuring herself in Oklahoma State attire.
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The departure of Crooks from Iowa State was part of a larger exodus of ten players entering the transfer portal. The Cyclones experienced a late-season slump, losing four of their final five games after starting the calendar year ranked No. 10 nationally. Crooks had previously announced her intention to return to Iowa State for her junior year, referencing a desire for growth in a social media post that alluded to similar transfer speculation at that time.
Crooks’ decision to transfer follows her stellar three-year tenure with the Iowa State Cyclones. She leaves the program as one of its most historically dominant players. Her commitment to Oklahoma State signifies one of the most impactful moves in the women's college basketball offseason transfer market.
