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Audi Crooks, the former Iowa prep standout and recent All‑American at Iowa State, has announced she will continue her college career at Oklahoma State University. The transfer keeps her inside the Big 12, setting up a likely reunion with her former Cyclones teammates next season.
Crooks revealed the move on social media with a short video showing her in an Oklahoma State uniform and graphics in the program’s colors. Her post included a brief caption and the team’s signature imagery, confirming longstanding recruiting speculation.
College résumé
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At Iowa State, Crooks emerged as one of the nation’s most efficient scorers. This past season she earned second‑team All‑American honors from the Associated Press after averaging nearly 26 points per game while converting an exceptional share of her attempts.
- Scoring: ~26 points per game, second in Division I
- Efficiency: roughly 65% field‑goal percentage
- All‑around: about 8 rebounds and 2 assists per game
- Consistency: scored in double figures every game; multiple 40‑point outings and nine 30‑point performances
- Program records: finished Iowa State career second in total points and first in scoring average; top‑five in field goals made and attempted
Those numbers made Crooks one of the most watched players in the transfer market after she entered the portal following her junior year.
High school legacy and multi-sport résumé
Crooks’ rise began at Bishop Garrigan High School, where she led the program to four straight state tournament appearances and back‑to‑back state championships — the first in the school’s history. In the 2023 state title game she produced an all‑class tournament single‑game record with 49 points.
Her athleticism extended beyond the hardwood. Crooks was a two‑time Class 1A state champion in the shot put and also played volleyball in high school, underscoring a rare combination of size and versatility.
Why the move matters now
Keeping Crooks within the Big 12 shifts the conference balance. Oklahoma State adds a proven primary scorer and efficient interior presence, while Iowa State will need to replace a dominant offensive engine before next season.
For fans and league observers, the transfer raises several near‑term storylines: how quickly Crooks will integrate into Oklahoma State’s rotation, whether the Cowboys’ offense will be built around her strengths, and how Iowa State adapts its lineup and recruiting after losing a marquee player.
Her decision also has implications for postseason projections and WNBA scouting conversations. A player with consistent 20‑plus scoring and elite efficiency typically draws attention from pro evaluators; how she performs in a new system will affect draft positioning and national expectations.
Crooks did not include a statement from either coaching staff in her announcement, and both programs are expected to address roster impacts as they finalize offseason moves.
Next steps to watch: Oklahoma State’s official roster update, eligibility and scholarship details, and the 2026 Big 12 schedule that could deliver early meetings between Crooks and Iowa State.
