USC's women's basketball program maintained its success in producing top talents with Kiki Iriafen and Rayah Marshall selected in the 2025 WNBA draft. Iriafen was picked 4th overall by the Washington Mystics, becoming USC's first top-10 selection since 2004. Marshall was drafted in the second round, 25th overall, by the Connecticut Sun, further showcasing the program's ability to develop professional-level players.
Both Iriafen and Marshall played pivotal roles in USC's achievements, including a No. 2 AP ranking in 2025 and securing the program's first regular-season conference title since 1994. Iriafen, a standout post player, averaged 18.0 points and 8.4 rebounds per game in her single season at USC, earning various accolades such as All-America third-team honors. Marshall, a 6-foot-4 center, concluded her collegiate career as a prolific scorer and shot blocker, leaving her mark as one of USC's top performers in rebounds and double-doubles.
This continues a trend for USC, with past players like McKenzie Forbes and Kaitlyn Davis in 2024, and Kadi Sissoko and Okako Adika in 2023, also being drafted into the WNBA. The program's consistent ability to produce WNBA-caliber talent underscores its reputation as a breeding ground for elite women's basketball players.