Iowa State's Addy Brown to enter transfer portal after March Madness exit
Addy Brown has played her last game for Iowa State. Days after the Cyclones made a first-round March Madness exit, Brown announced her decision.
Iowa State junior forward Addy Brown has played her last game as a Cyclone. Three days after No. 8 Iowa State was ousted in the first round of the 2026 Women's NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive season, Brown announced her decision to "move on" from Iowa State and enter the transfer portal ahead of her senior season.
The transfer portal opens on Monday, April 6 following the NCAA Tournament championship game on Sunday, April 5. "This decision comes after a lot of thought about my future and goals," Brown wrote in a post shared to social media. "While it’s never easy to move on, I believe this is the right step for me and I’m excited for what’s ahead as I continue to grow and chase my dreams.
" 🫶🏻 pic. twitter. com/qHlEoLZdpq — Addy Brown (@Addy_Brown24) March 24, 2026 Brown added, "A sincere thank you to all of my teammates that I have been fortunate to play with - these past three years have meant everything to me.
The relationships I’ve built and the memories we’ve created will stay with me forever. " Brown played three seasons at Iowa State and averaged 13. 6 points, 8.