at McAfee has praised countless athletes throughout his career, but rarely has the sports world seen him pause, soften, and speak with the kind of heartfelt admiration he showed when talking about a freshman like Audi Crooks. That moment alone sent waves across social media — proof that some talents aren’t just seen; they are felt.
Live on air, McAfee couldn’t hide his excitement and emotion as he described the Iowa State star. “Audi Crooks… my new favorite basketball player,” he confessed with conviction. “She doesn’t need much time, but every time she steps on the court, everyone knows something big is coming. Opponents know it. Fans know it. Her teammates know it. And I’m telling you — March Madness is about to become the Audi Crooks Show.”
What moved audiences wasn’t just the praise, but the sincerity in his voice. McAfee spoke of Audi not as a rising celebrity, but as a grounded young woman who doesn’t seek spotlight — she earns it with pure heart and unstoppable willpower. To him, Audi Crooks doesn’t just dominate stat sheets; she dominates emotions.
He described how his social media timeline has become a gallery of unbelievable numbers: 23 points in 15 minutes, 32 points in half a game, near-perfect shooting nights. Yet what impressed him most was not the stats — it was her calm, humble smile after every performance, as if greatness was simply her normal.
“She’s unstoppable,” McAfee stated plainly. “And I truly believe that.”
Fans could feel his pride, as though he were witnessing the rise of a future legend in real time. Audi Crooks isn’t just shaking the basketball world; she’s making people stop, watch, and believe in the magic of an athlete who plays with both power and purity.