*** 2025-26 ISU WBB Season Thread ***

[cmhawks99]

The guards this year are better for one reason. Quickness. That’s a generalization, but the change to having JW to go along with AJ is a big improvement. Paulk is also fun to watch on D and just needs to become consistent on offense to cement a spot in the starting lineup. Doesn’t make the team a West Virginia, but they are “better.”

Oh I agree completely… they were “sloooowww” last year & I’m not trying to pick on a great cyclone, but Emily Ryan, was a poor defender. She was a pleasant soul and a hard worker and she could get hot at times and she did a decent job distributing the ball, but I never really understood the love affair.

The guards are much quicker this year, but short & still not aggressive enough in my opinion

 

[ZorkClone]

The guards this year are better for one reason. Quickness. That’s a generalization, but the change to having JW to go along with AJ is a big improvement. Paulk is also fun to watch on D and just needs to become consistent on offense to cement a spot in the starting lineup. Doesn’t make the team a West Virginia, but they are “better.”

One thing our guards lack is length. AJ is a good defender for her height, but I think we really struggle challenge passes and at the 3 pt line.

 

[tzjung]

Unfortunately our women’s bball post-season ends much like their regular season….. with a whimper. Disappointing year again for sure. They better not start in the top 10 next year just because we have Audi.

 

[acoustimac]

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[ZorkClone]

Crooks Named to Wooden Award All-America Team - Iowa State Athletics

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State junior Audi Crooks has been named a member of the 2026 Wooden Award All-America team, announced by the Los Angeles Athletic Club Tues...

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[StClone]

Crooks Named to Wooden Award All-America Team - Iowa State Athletics

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State junior Audi Crooks has been named a member of the 2026 Wooden Award All-America team, announced by the Los Angeles Athletic Club Tues...

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Wooden Award All-America Team

Lauren Betts, UCLA, Sr.

Mikayla Blakes, Vanderbilt, So.

Madison Booker, Texas, Jr.

Audi Crooks, Iowa State, Jr.

Joyce Edwards, South Carolina, So.

Azzi Fudd, UConn, Gr.

Hannah Hidalgo, Notre Dame, Jr.

Flau'jae Johnson, LSU, Sr.

Olivia Miles, TCU, Gr.

Sarah Strong, UConn, So.

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[farm85]

Joyce’s 31 points sends Coyotes to WNIT Fab Four - University of South Dakota Athletics

Molly Joyce stepped up in the biggest moment of the season for South Dakota women's basketball, pouring in 31 points to lift the Coyotes to a 65-56 win over Montana

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I know this isn't really Cyclone-related, but Molly Joyce was teammates with Audi at BG. Let's go after her....

USD plays in the WNIT semis tonight.

 

[BoxsterCy]

Not time for a next season thread so guess this goes here.

 

[BoxsterCy]

Well, this is some pretty impressive academics.

 

[acoustimac]

Well, this is some pretty impressive academics.

Man…that’s impressive…then add in what an amazing human being she is…def something to be proud of.

 

[DGC]

It would be interesting to hear the keynote speech. She is a player we haven't heard from a lot. My guess is that changes this upcoming season.