# I Can't Control the Reception

> Iowa Cyclones coach Bill Fennelly says he can't control how fans react to Audi Crooks returning to play for Oklahoma State.
- Title: I Can't Control the Reception · EssentiallySports | Shortify
- Summary: Iowa Cyclones coach Bill Fennelly says he can't control how fans react to Audi Crooks returning to play for Oklahoma State.
- Keywords: bill fennelly, audi crooks, iowa state, oklahoma state, big 12, hilton coliseum, transfer portal, osu, iowa cyclones, cowgirls, sports, Can't
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/wnba-basketball-news-i-cant-control-the-reception-hc-bill-fennelly-speaks-out-on-audi-crooks-return-to-iowa-state-following-osu-transfer
- Author: Akshat Rajput
- Published: 2026-10-21T16:00:24+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bill fennelly, audi crooks, iowa state, oklahoma state, big 12, hilton coliseum, transfer portal, osu, iowa cyclones, cowgirls, sports
## Audi Crooks' transfer
Audi Crooks, an algona native, left iowa state as the program's second all-time leading scorer behind ashley joens.
## Oklahoma State benefits
Oklahoma state university bagged one of the big 12's best players in audi crooks.
## Fennelly's warning
fennelly warned crooks would find it difficult playing against her former team twice during the regular season.
## Fennelly's statement
fennelly said he can't control how iowa fans will react to crooks wearing oklahoma orange on january 9.

> i can't control the reception
## Crooks' goals
crooks said she wants culture, shooters, and a team that pushes her to develop into who she wants to be.
## Crooks' impact
crooks delivered a historically dominant junior season with 25.8 ppg, 7.7 rpg, and 64.9% field goal percentage.
## Key takeaway

Iowa Cyclones coach Bill Fennelly says he can't control how fans react to Audi Crooks returning to play for Oklahoma State.