Kiki Iriafen was selected by the Washington Mystics as the fourth overall pick in the 2025 WNBA draft, becoming the first Trojan player since 2004 to be chosen in the first round. With an impressive college career that included transferring to USC and leading the team to the Elite Eight, Iriafen brings solid scoring and rebounding abilities to the Mystics.
Joining a young Mystics team, Iriafen will be part of a new core that includes top-six draft picks Sonia Citron and Georgia Amoore. The team, looking to improve from a 14-26 record last season, has experienced the retirement of Elena Delle Donne but retains veteran presence in point guard Brittney Sykes. As the WNBA season approaches, Iriafen will have the opportunity to contribute to the team's resurgence and adapt quickly to the professional basketball environment.