Oklahoma State women's basketball picked to win Big 12

The Oklahoma State women's basketball team has been selected to win the Big 12 Conference in the preseason coaches' poll. The Cowgirls earned seven first-place votes, surpassing defending regular-season champion TCU.

Head coach Jacie Hoyt highlighted the team's talent, noting that the roster features one of the nation's top transfer classes. Key additions include two-time All-American forward Audi Crooks and Liv McGill. This influx of talent follows a period of growth for the program, which recently achieved its highest win total over a two-year span and secured a second-round NCAA Tournament appearance.

Audi Crooks, who was the second all-time leading scorer at Iowa State, headlines the transfer class. Her return to face her former team is expected to be a significant matchup in the Big 12 schedule.