Iowa State Cyclones fans can breathe a collective sigh of relief: star center Audi Crooks is staying put. Amidst the March Madness frenzy, where transfer portal whispers become commonplace, Crooks has firmly shut down any speculation about her departure.

March is a chaotic month in college basketball. The regular season concludes, the women's NCAA tournament electrifies audiences, and the ever-active transfer portal swings wide open. This confluence of events inevitably leads to a whirlwind of information, often including unsubstantiated rumors that can quickly gain traction within basketball circles. The increased attention on athletes during this period also brings to light important issues such as mental health, as highlighted by UCLA's Kiki Rice, emphasizing the pressures and challenges faced during March Madness.

Following Iowa State's exit from March Madness, any potential murmurs of Crooks transferring were swiftly extinguished by the player herself. Crooks took to social media on Sunday to deliver a clear message, first with an eight-word phrase: "The grass is greener where you water it."

To ensure absolute clarity, Crooks followed up with a more direct statement: "After much thought and consideration ... quit asking! I'm right where I want to be. Let's run it back."

With that, Crooks has definitively put an end to the transfer rumors. As she stated, it's time to stop asking. She's committed to Iowa State, and ready to build on her already impressive contributions to the team. Cyclone Nation can anticipate another exciting season with Audi Crooks leading the charge.