Why Audi Crooks is transferring from Iowa State? Cyclones scoring star becomes biggest name to hit portal

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Iowa State scoring sensation Audi Crooks is entering the transfer portal, per ESPN's Alexa Philipou.

Crooks has one more year of eligibility remaining after spending three years at Iowa State. The Cyclones went 22-10 in the 2025-2026 season, finishing seventh in the Big 12. Crooks was the second-best scorer in all of women's basketball.

After three years at Iowa State, the star shooter is entering the portal. She becomes the 10th Cyclone to enter the portal, and while her exact reasoning hasn't been released, it would stand to reason that she is looking to increase her chances to win a national championship in her final year.

Here is more on Crooks opting to enter the transfer portal after the 2025-2026 season.

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Why is Audi Crooks transferring from Iowa State?​

Crooks is entering the transfer portal, which will officially open on April 6. The Iowa State center played in 31 games this past season and averaged 25.8 points and 7.7 rebounds. During her tenure, the Cyclones have finished 21-12, 23-12, and 22-10 and have not advanced past the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament in any of those years.

With only one year of eligibility remaining, the assumption is that Crooks is transferring to maximize her chance at a national championship in her final year, though that has not been confirmed.

Crooks released a statement with her decision. She thanked the Cyclone faithful for their support over the last three years. Crooks ended it by saying, "I still believe the grass is greener where you water it, and I've done that here. It's why I want you to hear from me directly that I have decided to enter the portal and explore what it means to take root again in new ground."

Iowa State's Audi Crooks plans to enter the transfer portal, she announced on social media.

The nation's second-leading scorer posted 25.8 PPG with the Cyclones this season, en route to a first-round exit in the NCAA Tournament vs. Syracuse. pic.twitter.com/pr4zxFBFTk

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