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Former Cyclone Carleton suiting up for Canada on the hardwood

By Kelly Maricle,

21 hours ago

It may be hard to root against Team USA in the Olympics, but some Iowa State Cyclone women’s basketball fans may feel like doing just that if Canada and the US find themselves facing off on the court.

Former Cyclone Bridget Carleton is a member of Canada’s Senior Women’s National Team. The 6’1” guard from Chatham, Ontario played all four years of her collegiate career at Iowa State and racked up 2,142 points – just eight points shy of the ISU all-time career scoring record.

Among Carleton’s accomplishments while wearing the cardinal and gold:

Cheryl Miller Award Winner (2019)
2019 Big 12 Player of the Year
Naismith Starting Five Member (2019)

Carleton was drafted by the Connecticut Sun with the 21 ^st pick in the 2019 WNBA Draft and earned a roster spot her rookie year. She now plays for the Minnesota Lynx.

March 4, 2016: Iowa State (21) Bridget Carleton in motion to drive past Texas Tech (2) Ivonne Taylor at the Chesapeake Energy Arena (Photo by Torrey Purvey/Icon Sportswire) (Photo by Torrey Purvey/Icon Sportswire/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
TCU Horned Frogs guard A.J. Alix (23) has her shot blocked by Iowa State Cyclones guard Bridget Carleton (21) in the first half on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017 at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. TCU won 80-75. (Brad Loper/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
TCU Horned Frogs guard Jada Butts (15) is fouled from behind by Iowa State Cyclones guard Bridget Carleton (21) late in the second half on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017 at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. TCU won 80-75. (Brad Loper/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – MARCH 09: Iowa State Cyclones Guard Bridget Carleton (21) advances the ball during the BIG12 Women’s basketball tournament between the Iowa State and the Kansas on March 9, 2019, at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. (Photo by David Stacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – MARCH 09: Iowa State Cyclones Guard Bridget Carleton (21) looks for a break in the defense during the BIG12 Women’s basketball tournament between the Iowa State and the Kansas on March 9, 2019, at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. (Photo by David Stacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – MARCH 09: Iowa State Cyclones Guard Bridget Carleton (21) looks to shoot during the BIG12 Women’s basketball tournament between the Iowa State and the Kansas on March 9, 2019, at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. (Photo by David Stacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
EDMONTON, CANADA – 2019/11/17: Canada’s Sami Hill, Natalie Achonwa, Bridget Carleton, Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe, Kia Nurse are seen during the FIBA Americas Olympic Pre-qualifying tournament in Edmonton. (Final score; Canada 110:60 Dominican Republic). (Photo by Ron Palmer/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA – DECEMBER 08: Bridget Carleton of the Fire is blocked by Kelly Wilson of the Spirit during the round eight WNBL match between the Townsville Fire and the Bendigo Spirit at Townsville Stadium on December 08, 2019 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)
Canada’s Bridget Carleton gestures during the women’s preliminary round group A basketball match between South Korea and Canada of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama on July 29, 2021. (Photo by Aris MESSINIS / AFP) (Photo by ARIS MESSINIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Canada’s Bridget Carleton reacts after shooting a three pointer during the Women’s Basketball World Cup group B game between Japan and Canada in Sydney on September 25, 2022. – — IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE — (Photo by JEREMY NG / AFP) / — IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE — (Photo by JEREMY NG/AFP via Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 25: Bridget Carleton of Canada looks to pass during the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup match between Japan and Canada at Sydney Super Dome on September 25, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Pete Dovgan/Speed Media/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 26: Bridget Carleton of Canada dribbles the ball during the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup match between Australia and Canada at Sydney Super Dome on September 26, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Pete Dovgan/Speed Media/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 29: Bridget Carleton of Canada drives to the basket during the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Quarter Final match between Puerto Rico and Canada at Sydney Super Dome on September 29, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Pete Dovgan/Speed Media/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 29: Arella Guirantes of Puerto Rico drives to the basket as Bridget Carleton of Canada attempts to block during the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Quarter Final match between Puerto Rico and Canada at Sydney Super Dome on September 29, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Pete Dovgan/Speed Media/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 30: United States’ Breanna Stewart bumps into Canada’s Bridget Carleton during the 2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball Semi Final match between Canada and USA at Sydney Superdome, on September 30, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Steve Christo – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
A’Ja Wilson of the USA shoots under pressure from Canada’s Bridget Carleton (L) during the 2022 Women’s Basketball World Cup semi-final game between Canada and the USA in Sydney on September 30, 2022. – — IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE — (Photo by JEREMY NG / AFP) / — IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE — (Photo by JEREMY NG/AFP /AFP via Getty Images)
A’Ja Wilson of the USA shoots under pressure from Canada’s Bridget Carleton (L) during the 2022 Women’s Basketball World Cup semi-final game between Canada and the USA in Sydney on September 30, 2022. – — IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE — (Photo by JEREMY NG / AFP) / — IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE — (Photo by JEREMY NG/AFP /AFP via Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 30: Bridget Carleton of Canada looks on during the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Semi Final match between Canada and USA at Sydney Super Dome on September 30, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Pete Dovgan/Speed Media/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 30: Bridget Carleton of Canada drives to the basket during the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Semi Final match between Canada and USA at Sydney Super Dome on September 30, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Pete Dovgan/Speed Media/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON- MAY 13 – Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton (6) during player introductions as the Minnesota Lynx fall to the Chicago Sky 84-72 in a preseason WNBA in Canada at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. May 13, 2023. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
PALMETTO, FLORIDA – AUGUST 21: Bridget Carleton #6 of the Minnesota Lynx dribbles during the first half of a game against the Phoenix Mercury at Feld Entertainment Center on August 21, 2020 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. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
PALMETTO, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 06: Bridget Carleton #6 of the Minnesota Lynx dribbles during the second half of a game against the Seattle Storm at Feld Entertainment Center on September 06, 2020 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. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 17: Guard Kayla McBride #21 of the Minnesota Lynx reacts with Bridget Carleton #6 after scoring a basket with two seconds left to pull ahead and win the game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena on May 17, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. 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. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 25: Bridget Carleton of Canada drives past Nanako Todo of Japan during the 2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Group B match between Japan and Canada at Sydney Superdome, on September 25, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 27: Djeneba N’Diaye of Mali is challenged by Bridget Carleton of Canada during the 2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Group B match between Mali and Canada at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre, on September 27, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 27: Maimouna Haidara of Mali is challenged by Bridget Carleton (L) and Phillipina Kyei (R) of Canada during the 2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Group B match between Mali and Canada at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre, on September 27, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 30: Bridget Carleton of Canada drives at the basket during the 2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball Semi Final match between Canada and USA at Sydney Superdome, on September 30, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 30: Bridget Carleton of Canada drives at the basket during the 2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball Semi Final match between Canada and USA at Sydney Superdome, on September 30, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 01: Canada’s Bridget Carleton looks for support during the 2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 3rd place match between Canada and Australia at Sydney Superdome, on October 1, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Steve Christo – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 01: Canada’s Bridget Carleton drives to the basket during the 2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 3rd place match between Canada and Australia at Sydney Superdome, on October 1, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Steve Christo – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 01: Canada’s Bridget Carleton reacts to the referee during the 2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 3rd place match between Canada and Australia at Sydney Superdome, on October 1, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Steve Christo – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
UNCASVILLE, CT – MAY 23: Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton (6) looks on before a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Connecticut Sun on May 23, 2024, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. (Photo by Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 05: Bridget Carleton #6 of the Minnesota Lynx in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on June 05, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. 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. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 12: Bridget Carleton #6 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots against Nneka Ogwumike #3 of the Seattle Storm during the second quarter at Climate Pledge Arena on July 12, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. 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. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – JULY 14: Bridget Carleton #6 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots the ball against Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever in the third quarter at Target Center on July 14, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Fever defeated the Lynx 81-74. 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. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – JULY 14: Bridget Carleton #6 of the Minnesota Lynx goes to the basket against the Indiana Fever in the third quarter at Target Center on July 14, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Fever defeated the Lynx 81-74. 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. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – JULY 14: Bridget Carleton #6 of the Minnesota Lynx celebrates her basket against the Indiana Fever in the fourth quarter at Target Center on July 14, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Fever defeated the Lynx 81-74. 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. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – JULY 14: Bridget Carleton #6 of the Minnesota Lynx dribbles the ball to the basket against Kelsey Mitchell #0 of the Indiana Fever in the fourth quarter at Target Center on July 14, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Fever defeated the Lynx 81-74. 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. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – JULY 14: Bridget Carleton #6 of the Minnesota Lynx reacts against the Indiana Fever in the fourth quarter at Target Center on July 14, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Fever defeated the Lynx 81-74. 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. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 09: Bridget Carleton #6 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots the ball in the second half against the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena on July 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. 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. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 09: Bridget Carleton #6 of the Minnesota Lynx handles the ball in the second half against the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena on July 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. 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. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 09: Kia Nurse #10 of the Los Angeles Sparks handles the ball defended by Bridget Carleton #6 of the Minnesota Lynx in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on July 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. 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. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 09: Bridget Carleton #6 of the Minnesota Lynx handles the ball in the second half against the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena on July 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. 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. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – JULY 6: Bridget Carleton #6 of the Minnesota Lynx dribbles the ball up the court in the first half of the game against the Washington Mystics at Target Center on July 6, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – JULY 6: Bridget Carleton #6 of the Minnesota Lynx handles the ball as she is guarded by Ariel Atkins #7 of the Washington Mystics in the second half of the game at Target Center on July 6, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – JULY 6: Bridget Carleton #6 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots the ball in the first half of the game against the Washington Mystics at Target Center on July 6, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)