Well, let me tell you about this girl, Audi Crooks. She’s quite the story, coming from a small town in Iowa, but boy, she’s makin’ a name for herself in the big leagues now. Born on December 13, 2004, Audi’s been workin’ hard to get to where she is today, playin’ college basketball for Iowa State Cyclones. She plays the center position, and let me tell ya, she knows how to use that height of hers!
Now, Audi ain’t just any ordinary player. She started her journey at Bishop Garrigan High School, right there in her hometown of Algona, Iowa. It’s a small place, but Audi sure made it big. She wasn’t just playin’ ball; she was breakin’ records left and right. You hear this? She scored 2,734 points in high school, that’s third-most among Iowa girls! And that’s not all. She led her team to back-to-back state titles, makin’ her high school career one for the books.
Her High School Days:
At Bishop Garrigan, Audi made a name for herself right from her freshman year. She played like she was born to do it, and it didn’t take long for folks to notice. She could score, rebound, and defend like no one else. I remember hearin’ stories about her, always somethin’ good. Folks said she was just unstoppable on that court. And with all that hard work, she sure earned her place in the record books.
From High School to College:
After high school, Audi made the big jump to college ball. She’s now playin’ for Iowa State Cyclones, where she’s makin’ an impact. It ain’t easy, but Audi’s tough. She started out as a backup center, behind another player named Isnelle Natabou. But Audi wasn’t discouraged. She sat on that bench, watchin’, learnin’, and by the time she got her chance, she was ready to show what she could do.
And boy, did she ever! Her first season, she showed up big time. In her NCAA Tournament debut, Audi scored 40 points—yep, you read that right, 40 points! And she did it with 90% shootin’. That’s unheard of, especially for a freshman. She helped Iowa State make a historic comeback against Maryland, comin’ from a 20-point deficit. Folks were talkin’ about her all over the place after that game!
Her Personal Life:
Now, Audi didn’t get this way on her own. She comes from a family of athletes. Her father, Jimmie Crooks, was a basketball star in his own right, playin’ for Fort Dodge Senior High School and later for college teams like Mankato State and Southern Nazarene. Looks like the apple didn’t fall far from the tree, huh?
So, what’s next for this 6-foot-3 powerhouse? Well, if she keeps workin’ hard like she’s been, there’s no tellin’ how far she can go. Audi Crooks is a name you’ll want to remember, ‘cause I have a feelin’ we’ll be seein’ a lot more of her in the future.
In the world of college basketball, it’s not every day you get a player like Audi Crooks. She’s got the size, the skill, and the heart to make it all the way to the top. So, keep an eye out for her, ‘cause this young lady’s just gettin’ started!
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