All-American Iowa State Center Audi Crooks Sets Transfer Destination The ex-Cyclone is staying in the Big 12. Sports Illustrated · Apr 20
March Madness: Five Bold Predictions for Women’s NCAA Tournament Round of 64 Here are some surprise developments to look out for on Friday and Saturday. Sports Illustrated · Mar 19
Ranking the 68 Best Women’s Basketball Players in the March Madness Field From impressive freshmen to top 2026 WNBA draft prospects, this year’s NCAA tournament will have highlight-worthy talent. Sports Illustrated · Mar 18
Top Women’s Teams With the Clearest Paths to the Final Four Not all No. 1 seeds are created equal—ranking each top team's road to Phoenix. Sports Illustrated · Mar 16
Ranking All 32 First-Round Games of the Women’s NCAA Tournament There is no shortage of intriguing matchups on deck. Sports Illustrated · Mar 16
Iowa State’s Audi Crooks is a velveteen unicorn – and March’s biggest matchup problem Crooks is one of college basketball’s most fascinating stars, blending power and touch in a throwback game that could carry the Cyclones deep into March The Guardian - US · Mar 16
Women’s Tournament Regional Breakdowns: First Look at Fort Worth, Sacramento Regions Here’s a look at each region now that the bracket is set for the women’s NCAA tournament. Sports Illustrated · Mar 16
Women's Basketball Bubble Watch: ACC, Big 12 Tournaments Have Major Stakes A look at the teams on the bubble who have the most at stake during conference-tournament play. Sports Illustrated · Mar 5
Top Storylines for Women’s College Basketball Conference Tournaments In this week’s roundtable, our writers discuss the most intriguing conference tournaments, bubble teams to watch and more. Sports Illustrated · Mar 4
Iowa State's Audi Crooks Ties Brittney Griner's Big 12 Record With 41-Point Game March is only getting started for Crooks. Sports Illustrated · Mar 1
Player revolts, owner exits and what breaks next: our bold sports predictions for 2026 On the heels of another sports year that was chock full of surprises, Guardian US contributors make their bold predictions for the months to come The Guardian - US · Jan 1
Biggest Takeaways From First Month of the Women’s College Basketball Season Surprises, bold predictions, plus what we learned from the Cy-Hawk game Wednesday. Sports Illustrated · Dec 11, 2025
SI:AM | Michigan’s Sherrone Moore Mess The coach was fired Wednesday after allegedly engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Sports Illustrated · Dec 11, 2025
Intrastate Rivalry Games Are the Theme of Week 6 in Women’s College Basketball Three ranked in-state rivalry games with big stakes attached plus UConn vs. USC highlight a stacked week. Sports Illustrated · Dec 8, 2025
Sports Illustrated · Mar 21, 2025 It’s Going to Take More Than Audi Crooks to Stop Michigan The Cyclones always had the size advantage, but the Wolverines are moving on to the second round of the women’s NCAA tournament thanks to their resilience.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 17, 2025 Top 10 Games to Watch in First Round of Women’s NCAA Tournament While we might see a lot of chalk with the top seeds in the opening round, there’s still plenty of intriguing must-watch games.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 15, 2025 Iowa State’s Audi Crooks gave the best answer after 945-game (!) 3-point streak ended Audi Crooks couldn't care less about that staggering 945-game streak.
Sports Illustrated · Nov 27, 2024 SI:AM | Every Must-Watch Sporting Event This Holiday Weekend It’s a jam-packed schedule with the NFL, NBA, NHL and college hoops.
Sports Illustrated · Nov 25, 2024 SI:AM | UCLA’s Win Over South Carolina Is Evidence of Women’s Hoops Parity The Bruins stifled the Gamecocks to end their 43-game winning streak.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 25, 2024 Brock Purdy offered encouragement to Audi Crooks and Iowa State after heartbreaking OT loss to Stanford This was an extremely kind gesture by Brock Purdy.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 23, 2024 Iowa State’s Audi Crooks shared a heartwarming message about her late father inspiring her breakout game Iowa State's Audi Crooks had a wonderful answer for what was on her mind during her March Madness breakout performance.
Top News · Mar 23, 2024 Iowa State Freshman Crooks Scores 40 In NCAA Debut Freshman Audi Crooks leads Iowa State to a thrilling comeback victory over Maryland in a memorable NCAA Tournament matchup.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 23, 2024 Iowa State’s Audi Crooks broke a remarkable record and drew praise from Aliyah Boston in her March Madness debut A player from the state of Iowa scored 40 points in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, and it wasn't Caitlin Clark.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 22, 2023 9 underrated women’s hoops freshmen who deserve more attention, including UConn’s KK Arnold and Texas’ Madison Booker UConn's KK Arnold, Texas' Madison Booker and seven other freshmen players need more of the spotlight.