Iowa State’s Audi Crooks and Iowa’s Ava Heiden again put the state in the national spotlight, as The Associated Press released its 2025-26 All-America women’s basketball teams Wednesday.

Crooks, a 6-foot-3 junior center at Iowa State, earned second-team honors after a dominant season in the paint. She averaged 25.5 points per game while shooting nearly 65 percent from the field, ranking among the nation’s most efficient high-volume scorers. Her selection places her alongside an elite group that includes Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo, South Carolina forward Joyce Edwards, TCU guard Olivia Miles and Ohio State guard Jaloni Cambridge on the second team.

“Audi changes everything for us offensively,” Iowa State coach Bill Fennelly said during the season, citing her ability to draw double teams and control tempo inside.

At Iowa, sophomore forward Ava Heiden earned honorable mention recognition after anchoring the Hawkeyes’ frontcourt. Heiden averaged 16.4 points and 7.2 rebounds per game while shooting better than 60 percent from the field, emerging as a focal point in Iowa’s post-Caitlin Clark era.

“Her growth has been huge for our identity,” Iowa coach Jan Jensen said earlier this season.

The AP first team was headlined by powerhouse programs and some of the sport’s brightest stars. UConn placed two players on the first team — forward Sarah Strong and guard Azzi Fudd — marking the first time in several years teammates have shared the honor. They were joined by UCLA center Lauren Betts, Texas forward Madison Booker and Vanderbilt guard Mikayla Blakes.

Strong, a sophomore, was the only unanimous selection and led unbeaten UConn into the NCAA Tournament, while Fudd’s scoring and perimeter shooting complemented one of the nation’s most efficient offenses. Betts anchored UCLA with her interior dominance, Booker powered Texas with all-around production, and Blakes capped a standout season as one of the country’s top guards.

The second team, which included Crooks, reflected the depth of talent across the country. Hidalgo, a repeat All-American, remained one of the nation’s most dynamic guards, while Miles led TCU as one of college basketball’s premier playmakers. Edwards and Cambridge each played key roles for top-tier programs in South Carolina and Ohio State, respectively.

The third team featured LSU guard Flau’jae Johnson, Michigan forward Olivia Olson, UCLA guard Kiki Rice, Duke forward Toby Fournier and South Carolina guard Raven Johnson.

The Associated Press 2025-26 women’s college basketball All-America teams

First Team

Sarah Strong, UConn, Sophomore; Durham, North Carolina: 18.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, 60.1 field goal% (31 first-place votes, 155 points(asterisk))

Mikayla Blakes, Vanderbilt, sophomore; Somerset, New Jersey: 27 points, 4.4 assists, 45.8 field goal% (29, 151)

Lauren Betts, UCLA, Senior; Centennial, Colorado: 16.4 points, 8.6 rebounds, 56.2 field goal% (29, 151)

Madison Booker, Texas, Junior; Ridgeland, Mississippi: 18.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, 51.6 field goal% (17, 127)

Azzi Fudd, UConn, Senior; Arlington, Virginia: 17.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, 48.9 field goal% (14, 121)

(asterisk)-unanimous selection

Second Team

Hannah Hidalgo, Notre Dame, Junior; Merchantville, New Jersey: 25.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, 5.3 assists 48.1 field goal% (15, 116)

Joyce Edwards, South Carolina, Sophomore; Camden, South Carolina: 19.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, 58.7 field goal% (7, 103)

Olivia Miles, TCU, Senior; Phillipsburg, New Jersey: 19.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, 6.4 assists (7, 99)

Audi Crooks, Iowa State, Junior; Algona, Iowa: 25.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 64.7 field goal% (2, 63)

Jaloni Cambridge, Ohio State, Sophomore; Nashville, Tennessee: 22.8 points, 4.6 assists, 49 field goal% (2, 61)

Third Team

Olivia Olson, Michigan, Sophomore; New Hope, Minnesota: 19.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists (0, 44)

Kiki Rice, UCLA, Senior; Bethesda, Maryland: 15.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 50.4 field goal% (1, 34)

Flau’jae Johnson, LSU, Senior; Savannah, Georgia: 13.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 45.8 field goal% (0, 24)

Toby Fournier, Duke, Sophomore; Toronto, Ontario: 17.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, 53.2 field goal% (0, 23)

Raven Johnson, South Carolina, Senior; Atlanta, Georgia: 10.3 points, 5.4 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 50.6 field goal% (1, 18)

Honorable Mention (alphabetical order):

Raegan Beers, Oklahoma; Zanai Barnett-Gay, Navy; Jazzy Davidson, USC; Maggie Doogan, Richmond; MiLaysia Fulwiley, LSU; Rori Harmon, Texas; Ava Heiden, Iowa; Gianna Kneepkens, UCLA; Avery Koenen, North Dakota State; Ta’Niya Latson, South Carolina; Liv McGill, Florida; Cotie McMahon, Ole Miss; Brooklyn Meyer, South Dakota State; Oluchi Okanawa, Maryland; Khamil Pierre, NC State; Marta Suarez, TCU; Clara Strack, Kentucky; Riley Weiss, Columbia; Mikaylah Williams, LSU.