Audi Crooks, a star women's basketball player from Iowa playing for @CycloneWBB, made headlines with her performance in the NCAA tournament game, scoring over 40 points on 90% shooting. This achievement places her alongside Bill Walton, who achieved a similar milestone in the 1973 title game, making her one of the only players, regardless of gender, to reach such a milestone in an NCAA Tournament game. Crooks, a freshman at Iowa State, also shared an emotional moment, revealing that she prays for her father before every game, honoring his memory after he passed away in 2021 when she was just 16. Her remarkable record and the personal tribute to her father drew praise from notable figures, including Aliyah Boston.
"I pray and I am kind of seeking guidance from my father. He passed away when I was 16 in 2021." Audi Crooks says she takes a moment before each game to think about her father ❤️ https://t.co/FDsBii0pYW
March Madness: Iowa State freshman Audi Crooks emotionally reveals she prays for her father before every game following his death in 2021 when she was just 16 after scoring record 40 points in first-round win https://t.co/2A8aYmQGpb https://t.co/KHRec59Q3P
Iowa State's Audi Crooks broke a remarkable record and drew praise from Aliyah Boston in her March Madness debut https://t.co/iIsc4Wy7pI https://t.co/h5Nq7w7g4w
Players with 40+ points on 90% shooting in an NCAA Tournament game, all-time (men or women): Bill Walton, UCLA (1973 title game) Audi Crooks, @CycloneWBB (tonight) https://t.co/pSbf9oBvJP
Headline: Star women's basketball player from Iowa dominates NCAA tournament game. That's right, Audi Crooks.