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Audi Crooks Attracts Notre Dame Interest for Women's Hoops

4/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Audi Crooks, a standout from Iowa State, is drawing significant transfer portal interest, particularly from Notre Dame.
Crooks averaged 25.8 points and 7.7 rebounds last season.
Notre Dame's returning star Hannah Hidalgo enhances the appeal of a potential pairing.
If Audi Crooks joins Notre Dame, the move could reshape the landscape of women's college basketball.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA's 2021 policy change allowing athletes to transfer without sitting out a year reflects a significant shift in college sports dynamics. This follows decades of legal challenges, including the 2021 Supreme Court ruling in NCAA v. Alston, which affirmed athletes' rights to education-related benefits. The new transfer rules enhance player mobility, impacting team strategies and competition, particularly in women's basketball.

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Story summary

Audi Crooks, a standout from Iowa State, is drawing significant transfer portal interest, particularly from Notre Dame.
Crooks averaged 25.8 points and 7.7 rebounds last season.
Notre Dame's returning star Hannah Hidalgo enhances the appeal of a potential pairing.
If Audi Crooks joins Notre Dame, the move could reshape the landscape of women's college basketball.

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