History of Audi Crooks in Timeline

Audi Crooks is an American college basketball player who currently plays center for the Iowa State Cyclones in the Big 12 Conference. Her contributions and statistics on the court solidify her as an athlete to watch in collegiate basketball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1997: Cyclone Single-Season Freshman Scoring Record

In 1997-98, Megan Taylor set the Cyclone single-season freshman scoring record. On February 24, Audi Crooks surpassed Megan Taylor's 460 points mark.

December 13, 2004: Audi Crooks Born

On December 13, 2004, Audi Rae Crooks, an American college basketball player for the Iowa State Cyclones, was born. She plays the center position.

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2009: Consecutive wins against ranked opponents

From 2009-2010 to January 13, 2024, the Cyclones had not beaten ranked opponents in consecutive games. On January 13, 2024, Audi Crooks led her team to a second comeback win, this time overcoming a 13-point deficit to upset AP No. 4 Baylor 66–63.

2010: Consecutive wins against ranked opponents

2014: Points Scored off the Bench

In 2014, Kidd Blaskowsky set the record for most points scored off the bench by an Iowa State Player. On November 12, 2023, Audi Crooks scored the most points off the bench since Kidd Blaskowsky.

2018: Program record for field goals

In 2018-19 Bridget Carleton set the program record for field goals made in a single season. During the NCAA tournament, Audi Crooks surpassed Bridget Carleton's record

July 2020: First Division I Offer

In July 2020, Audi Crooks received her first Division I offer from Illinois State.

2021: Death of Father

In 2021, Audi Crooks' father, Jimmie Crooks, passed away. She visited him every weekend in Fort Dodge until his death and later got a tattoo on her right arm in his memory.

April 14, 2022: Crooks Commits to Iowa State

On April 14, 2022, Audi Crooks committed to Iowa State University. She was vigorously recruited by head coach Bill Fennelly.

November 6, 2023: Collegiate Debut

On November 6, 2023, Audi Crooks made her collegiate debut for Iowa State, recording eight points and five rebounds in an 82–55 win over Butler.

2023: High School Prospect Rating

In 2023, Audi Crooks was rated as a four-star recruit and considered among the best high school prospects. She was ranked no. 42 overall by Prep Girls Hoops and no. 57 by ESPN.

January 10, 2024: Upset Victory Over West Virginia

On January 10, 2024, Audi Crooks recorded 22 points and 11 rebounds to help Iowa State overcome a 19-point deficit and secure a 74–64 upset victory over AP No. 24 West Virginia.

March 2024: NIL Deal with ClaimDOC

In March 2024, Audi Crooks signed a multiyear Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deal with ClaimDOC, a medical claim auditing company. She was featured in an advertisement at the Des Moines International Airport.

2024: Criminal Justice and Sociology Major

As of 2024, Audi Crooks is majoring in criminal justice and sociology at Iowa State University.

July 21, 2025: Signed by Unrivaled League

On July 21, 2025, Audi Crooks was signed by Unrivaled, a 3x3 basketball league, to NIL deals as part of "The Future is Unrivaled Class of 2025".

November 2025: New Scoring Record

In November 2025, during her junior year, Audi Crooks set a new record for points scored in one Iowa State basketball game, achieving 43 points despite playing for a short time and feeling unwell.