Iowa State women's basketball picked 11th in Big 12 preseason polls
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Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Iowa State women's basketball was ranked 11th in the Big 12's media preseason poll released on October 28, with the same position noted in the coaches' poll earlier this month. Coach Bill Fennelly acknowledged skepticism surrounding the team, which returns only three players from last year's NCAA Tournament squad while adding ten newcomers. The Cyclones face challenges as they enter Fennelly's final season leading the program. Oklahoma State was selected to finish first in both polls, and former Iowa State player Audi Crooks has transferred there.
- •Iowa State ranked 11th in both Big 12 preseason polls.
- •Coach Bill Fennelly enters his final season with the team.
- •The team has ten newcomers, impacting its depth.
- •Oklahoma State is predicted to finish first in the Big 12.
- •Former Cyclones star Audi Crooks transferred to Oklahoma State.
- 5:36 PMYahoo Sports — Where was Iowa State women's basketball picked to finish in Big 12?
"Iowa State women's basketball was picked to finish 11th in the Big 12's media preseason poll, which was released Wednesday.
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