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Crooks' Point-Per-Minute Pace Stuns NCAA
11 Dec
Summary
- Audi Crooks averages over a point per minute this season.
- She set a new Iowa State single-game scoring record.
- Crooks leads the nation in points per game.
Iowa State center Audi Crooks is achieving scoring rates rarely seen in college basketball this season. In just 10 games, she has amassed 276 points in 245 minutes, maintaining an average exceeding one point per minute. This remarkable pace positions her to be the first Division I women's basketball player this century to achieve this milestone, placing her in rare company with NBA's Joel Embiid.
Crooks' dominance has already led to significant achievements, including setting a new Iowa State single-game scoring record with 43 points in just 20 minutes. Her current 27.6 points per game leads the nation, complemented by the second-highest field goal percentage. Despite playing limited minutes, she has guided the Cyclones to an undefeated record and the No. 10 national ranking.
The article also highlights other historic scoring feats in college basketball, such as Kansas State's Ayokaa Lee's 61-point game and Javier Gonzalez's rapid scoring burst. It also notes Angel Reese's record for double-doubles and Jack Taylor's NCAA record of 138 points in a Division III game, providing context for Crooks' extraordinary season.
