Photos of Iowa State Cyclones basketball star Bridget Carleton through the years

Former Iowa State star Bridget Carleton signed with the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx late last season after being cut by the Connecticut Sun.

Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton (6) loses control of the ball as she runs into Chicago Sky forward Azura Stevens (30) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Thursday, July 30, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Connecticut Sun's Jasmine Thomas, left, watches as teammate Brionna Jones (42) vies with Minnesota Lynx's Mikiah Herbert Harrigan and Bridget Carleton (6) for a loose ball during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

PALMETTO, FL - AUGUST 30: Bridget Carleton #6 of the Phoenix Mercury handles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Mercury on August 30, 2020 at Feld Entertainment Center in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Second round: Phoenix Mercury guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough (2) guards Minnesota Lynx guard Bridget Carleton (6) during their single-elimination game on Sept. 17. The Lynx rallied for an 80-79 win.

Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton, right, is fouled by Seattle Storm forward Breanna Stewart during the fourth quarter of a WNBA basketball game Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Minneapolis. (Leila Navidi/Star Tribune via AP)

Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton, left, shoots as Los Angeles Sparks guard Arella Guirantes defends during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Sunday, July 11, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Iowa State's Bridget Carleton drives to the hoop during the NCAA Tournament second-round match-up between Iowa State and Missouri State on Monday, March 25, 2019, in Hilton Coliseum, in Ames, Iowa.

Iowa State's Bridget Carleton celebrates with her family and teammates on the Cyclones' Senior Night, Monday. Carleton led the Cyclones to a 69-49 win over Kansas with 20 points, 11 rebounds, 4 steals and 3 assists.

Baylor forward Lauren Cox, center, grabs a rebound between Iowa State's Bridget Carleton, left, and Madison Wise, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Ames, Iowa.

Iowa State Cyclones guard Bridget Carleton (21) pulls up to shoot while defended by Baylor Lady Bears guard DiDi Richards (2) during the fourth quarter in the women's Big 12 Conference Tournament at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Baylor won 67-49.

Iowa State Cyclones guard Bridget Carleton (21) dribbles against Texas Longhorns guard Audrey Warren (31) during the second quarter in the women's Big 12 Conference Tournament at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

Iowa State Cyclones guard Bridget Carleton (21) dribbles past Baylor Lady Bears forward Lauren Cox (15) during the third quarter in the women's Big 12 Conference Tournament at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

Iowa State guard Bridget Carleton, right, loses the ball in front of Baylor guard DiDi Richards (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday in Ames.

Iowa State senior Bridget Carleton is welcomed to the bench by head coach Bill Fennelly in the fourth quarter against New Mexico State on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames.

Iowa State's Bridget Carleton tears up after her team lost the NCAA Tournament second-round match-up between Iowa State and Missouri State on Monday, March 25, 2019, in Hilton Coliseum, in Ames, Iowa.

Iowa State senior Bridget Carleton launches a shot from the three point line against New Mexico State on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames.

Iowa State's Bridget Carleton drives to the hoop during the NCAA Tournament second-round match-up between Iowa State and Missouri State on Monday, March 25, 2019, in Hilton Coliseum, in Ames, Iowa.

Iowa State's Bridget Carleton shoots the ball during the NCAA Tournament second-round match-up between Iowa State and Missouri State on Monday, March 25, 2019, in Hilton Coliseum, in Ames, Iowa.

Iowa State senior Bridget Carleton looks for an open teammate against New Mexico State on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames.

Iowa State senior Bridget Carleton drives into the lane against New Mexico State on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames.

Iowa State's Bridget Carleton celebrates with her family and teammates on the Cyclones' Senior Night, Monday. Carleton led the Cyclones to a 69-49 win over Kansas with 20 points, 11 rebounds, 4 steals and 3 assists.

Iowa State guard Bridget Carleton, left, drives to the basket past Baylor center Kalani Brown, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Ames, Iowa.

Iowa State's Bridget Carleton drives the ball past Iowa's Christina Buttenham during the Cy-Hawk women's basketball game at Hilton Coliseum in Ames on Friday.

Iowa State's Bridget Carleton poses for a photo on Iowa State Women's basketball media day for the 2018-2019 season on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, at the Sukup Basketball Complex in Ames.

Iowa State's Bridget Carleton celebrates with her family and teammates on the Cyclones' Senior Night, Monday. Carleton led the Cyclones to a 69-49 win over Kansas with 20 points, 11 rebounds, 4 steals and 3 assists.

Iowa State's Bridget Carleton celebrates with her family and teammates on the Cyclones' Senior Night, Monday. Carleton led the Cyclones to a 69-49 win over Kansas with 20 points, 11 rebounds, 4 steals and 3 assists.

Iowa State's Bridget Carleton celebrates with her family and teammates on the Cyclones' Senior Night, Monday. Carleton led the Cyclones to a 69-49 win over Kansas with 20 points, 11 rebounds, 4 steals and 3 assists.

Iowa State's Bridget Carleton celebrates with her family and teammates on the Cyclones' Senior Night, Monday. Carleton led the Cyclones to a 69-49 win over Kansas with 20 points, 11 rebounds, 4 steals and 3 assists.

Iowa State's Bridget Carleton celebrates with her family and teammates on the Cyclones' Senior Night, Monday. Carleton led the Cyclones to a 69-49 win over Kansas with 20 points, 11 rebounds, 4 steals and 3 assists.

Iowa State guard Bridget Carleton (21) drives around Baylor guard DiDi Richards, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Ames, Iowa.

Iowa State senior Bridget Carleton drives in on her way to making a layup against Drake on Sunday. Carleton provided a spark for Iowa State in their 86-81 win.

Iowa State's Bridget Carleton poses for a photo on Iowa State Women's basketball media day for the 2018-2019 season on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, at the Sukup Basketball Complex in Ames.

Iowa State's Bridget Carleton passed the 1,000-point mark for her career on Thursday, scoring 30 points to lead the Cyclones to a 71-69 victory over Kansas in overtime on Thursday at Hilton Coliseum.

Iowa State's Bridget Carleton stands for a portrait during media day Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017.

Iowa State's Bridget Carleton stands for a portrait during media day Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017.

Iowa State's Bridget Carleton high fives a teammate during Hilton Madness at the Hilton Coliseum on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, in Ames.

Bridget Carleton at Iowa State Women's Basketball media day in Ames Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016.

Iowa State's Bridget Carleton has her sights set on the 2020 Olympics.

TeeTee Starks, Meredith Burkhall and Bridget Carleton stand for a portrait during media day on Oct. 8.

Iowa State freshman Bridget Carleton is making a case for Big 12 Freshman of the Year.

Iowa State true freshmen TeeTee Starks, Meredith Burkhall and Bridget Carleton are all expected to get playing time this season for the Cyclones.