Iowa might have another phenom on the rise. On Sunday, freshman center Audi Crooks powered Iowa State past Kansas 79-76, putting up 41 points in just 30 minutes. It felt like a statement game. WNBA Fans immediately started debating what her future could look like.
@oneof137 marveled, “How did we go from Caitlin Clark to this.”
How did we go from Caitlyn Clark to this
— Wesley Moss (@oneof137) December 21, 2025
@frizzaud pushed the hype further: “Get her up against China in the Olympics!!”
And @cmrallday reminded everyone, “Y’all clowned Audi Crooks for her body but she just dropped 41 in 30 min bullying defenses prove the haters wrong.”
At 6-foot-3, Crooks has been tearing through the Big 12. She’s averaging 28.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game while shooting an incredible 71.6% from the field.
“The WNBA is in trouble”: WNBA fans ready to welcome Audi Brooks to the big leagues after her strong performance against Kansas
Her explosion against Kansas wasn’t a one‑off. It was her fourth straight game with 30+ points, adding to a streak that began with 47 against Indiana, then back‑to‑back 30‑point outings against Northern Illinois and Caitlin Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes.
Fans are already imagining her leap to the pros.
@AKInfinity_VVS summed it up: “Bruh she’s a unit. The WNBA is in trouble.”
Bruh she’s a unit. The WNBA is in trouble.
— 🤘🏿🚀ROCKETS PROPAGANDA🚀🤘🏿 (@AKInfinity_VVS) December 22, 2025
@DigitalPtGuard loved the Iowa connection: “She’s a beast Love to see her play just like CC.”
And @howardharris5 kept it simple: “When you look great you play great! Gooooo Audi Crooks.”
Crooks’ dominance has fans buzzing about what comes next. Whether she follows Clark’s path or carves out her own lane, one thing is clear — defenses are running out of answers.
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