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Audi Crooks

Audi Crooks is an American college basketball player who has played center for Iowa State University and later Oklahoma State.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Audi Crooks is an American college basketball player who has played center for Iowa State University and later Oklahoma State. She is known for her scoring ability, efficient shooting, and record-setting performances in NCAA women’s basketball.

Early life and high school

Crooks is from Algona, Iowa, and attended Bishop Garrigan High School. She was a highly regarded recruit and earned statewide recognition for her basketball performances.

College career at Iowa State

Crooks became a standout center for Iowa State, immediately emerging as one of the top scorers in women’s college basketball. Her performances included record-setting freshman totals and repeated All-Big 12 honors.

Playing style and recognition

Crooks is known for her size, interior scoring, and efficiency around the basket. Media coverage has highlighted her dominant post play and her rapid rise among the nation’s leading scorers.

Oklahoma State transfer

In 2026, Crooks committed to Oklahoma State, remaining in the Big 12 Conference. ESPN reported that she entered the program with one year of eligibility remaining.

Key facts

  • Crooks played three seasons at Iowa State before committing to Oklahoma State in 2026.
  • She was a first-team All-Big 12 selection in each of her three seasons at Iowa State.
  • As a freshman, she scored 40 points against Maryland in the 2024 NCAA tournament, setting a freshman tournament scoring record.
  • Her Iowa State career included record-setting scoring rates, including multiple 40-point games and a career high of 47 points.
  • She represented the United States in international basketball competition and was listed by USA Basketball and FIBA.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Audi Crooks?
Audi Crooks is an American college basketball center who starred at Iowa State and later committed to Oklahoma State.
What position does Audi Crooks play?
She plays center.
How tall is Audi Crooks?
She is listed at 6 feet 3 inches (191 cm).
What is Audi Crooks known for?
She is known for her scoring, efficient shooting, and record-setting NCAA tournament performance as a freshman.
Where is Audi Crooks from?
She is from Algona, Iowa, in the United States.
Which schools has Audi Crooks played for?
She played for Iowa State University and later committed to Oklahoma State.

References

  1. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/player/_/id/5175491/audi-crooks
    Supports: Player profile, height, position, class, and birthplace.
  2. Oklahoma State Athletics — https://okstate.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/audi-crooks/14446
    Supports: Roster listing, height, hometown, high school, and class.
  3. FIBA — https://www.fiba.basketball/en/players/318244-audi-crooks
    Supports: Birth date, height, nationality, and player identification.
  4. USA Basketball — https://www.usab.com/players/audi-crooks
    Supports: Nationality, position, height, hometown, and college.
  5. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48537946/former-iowa-state-star-audi-crooks-commits-oklahoma-state
    Supports: Transfer commitment to Oklahoma State and career scoring achievements.
  6. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_Crooks
    Supports: Iowa State freshman records, NCAA tournament scoring record, and collegiate honors.