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AMES − The Iowa State women’s basketball team was one of the nation’s biggest surprise stories last season. The Cyclones, behind their strong group of freshmen, went to the Big 12 Tournament title game, came within a win of reaching the Sweet 16, and showed that they were way ahead of where many expected them to be.
They won’t be sneaking up on anyone this season.
Expectations will be high for the Cyclones, who not only bring back many of the key contributors from their successful campaign last season but also bring in some new faces from the transfer portal who could make an impact for the upcoming season.
Let’s take a closer look at Iowa State’s roster, examining what types of roles everyone on scholarship could have for the Cyclones in 2024-25. Some of last season’s most productive players are listed at the top.
Iowa State’s Audi Crooks takes a shot against Stanford on March 24 in an NCAA Tournament game in Stanford, Calif.
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Audi Crooks
Crooks burst onto the scene as one of the best freshmen in the nation last season. The Algona native quickly earned a starting spot early in the season and never gave it back. Crooks averaged a team-high 19.2 points and 7.8 rebounds per game with the offense revolving around her for most of the season. She could be just knocking on the door of her potential, though. Everything will run through Crooks next season. And with a year of experience and a full offseason at Iowa State under her belt, Crooks could be even better as a sophomore.
Iowa State’s Emily Ryan drives to the basket during a March 24 NCAA Tournament game at Stanford.
Emily Ryan
It’s hard not to think about what the surprising Cyclones could have accomplished with a full season of Ryan at their disposal. Ryan missed the start of the season with an injury and appeared in just 24 games, making 16 starts. But she’s taking advantage of the extra season of eligibility awarded by the NCAA from…
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Author : The Des Moines Register
Publish date : 2024-06-18 11:18:23
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