Caitlin Clark’s Teammate Sends Heartfelt Message to Injured Iowa State Star Audi Crooks Amid Record-Breaking NCAA Season

Aliyah Boston, a teammate of Caitlin Clark on the Indiana Fever, offered high praise for Iowa State standout center Audi Crooks, who is enjoying a historic season.

On Wednesday’s episode of the “Post Moves” podcast, which Boston co-hosts with WNBA legend Candace Parker, Boston selected Crooks for the weekly “You Got This” honor, an award given to someone who inspires them, rises to the moment or maximizes an opportunity.

“Audi has been off the chain,” Boston said. “Last week, she dropped 30 points and helped Iowa State beat Iowa, a state rival, and she was crushing it. I mean, this is her 78th consecutive game reaching double figures. That is insanity.”

Because of that showing, Crooks joined Brittney Griner as the only Division I players since 2000 to post three consecutive games of at least 30 points while shooting 65% or better. She currently leads the nation in scoring at 27.8 points per game.

“I don’t know if that’s even enough to even talk about Audi Crooks’ impact,” Boston added. “Like, the way she’s on the floor, the way she gets her positioning, she has little fadeaways, she’s doing her turnaround jumpers. I mean, she’s making it hard on these teams.

“She had to get my vote this week because she is killing it. Audi, we are proud of you, and we’re always cheering for you.”

Parker followed by offering Crooks words of encouragement as she recovers from a head injury suffered in last week’s game against Iowa. Crooks sat out the Cyclones’ next contest as a precaution, and coach Bill Fennelly has expressed optimism about her availability for the Big 12 opener.

“We hope you get well as well,” Parker said. “I know she suffered a head injury against Iowa, so hopefully she’s back on the court because the nation wants to see you continue dominating.”

Caitlin Clark sends Aliyah Boston a sweet birthday message

Aliyah Boston celebrated her 24th birthday on Dec. 11, and her Indiana Fever co-star Caitlin Clark marked the occasion with a heartfelt message that underscored their close relationship.

“Happy Bday!!!!!!: Love you,” Caitlin Clark wrote in an Instagram story alongside photos of herself with Boston. “Excited to be back out there w ya.”

Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston were recently part of a Team USA training camp that included 18 players taking part in early preparations for next fall’s FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Germany.

They remain key pieces of the Indiana Fever, a team that made a spirited run in the 2025 WNBA playoffs, even as the league’s future remains uncertain amid stalled CBA negotiations.