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Nigerian-born star Kiki Iriafen outshines Sonia Citron and Paige Bueckers wins the WNBA Rookie of the Month award for May 2025.
The WNBA announced that Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen was named the Kia WNBA Rookie of the Month for May.
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Kiki Iriafen makes WNBA History with 3 consecutive Double-Doubles
Nigerian-born Kiki Iriafen makes WNBA history with 2 consecutive Double-Doubles.
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Kiki Iriafen Represents Nigerian Roots with Stunning Look at 2025 WNBA Draft
See how new Washington Mystics sensation Kiki Iriafen represents her Nigerian roots at the 2025 WNBA draft.
The 21-year-old rookie, selected fourth overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft out of USC, has quickly made a name for herself, becoming the first Mystics player in franchise history to earn this prestigious honor.
Following a stellar debut in the league, Iriafen beat out notable rookies like teammate Sonia Citron and Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers for the award.
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Kiki Iriafen wins WNBA Rookie of the Month
Throughout May, she averaged an impressive 13.9 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game, shooting 47.4% from the field.
Her rebounding prowess was particularly notable—she led all rookies with 10.1 rebounds per game, a mark that also ranked fourth league-wide.
Additionally, her 4.3 second-chance points per game were the second-most in the WNBA.
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Iriafen's consistency was on full display as she scored 10+ points in all seven of the Mystics’ games in May, a feat that places her among an elite group of WNBA rookies.
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She joins the likes of Tina Charles, Candace Parker, and Yolanda Griffith as one of only six players in league history to average at least 10.0 points and 10.0 rebounds through the first seven games of their career.
One of Iriafen’s standout achievements came when she recorded four consecutive double-doubles, a first for a Mystics rookie.
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