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Kiki Iriafen makes the 2025 NBA All-Star reserve after Rookie of the Year honors.
The WNBA has announced that Kiki Iriafen has earned a spot on the 2025 All-Star roster.
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Kiki Iriafen makes WNBA History with 3 consecutive Double-Doubles
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Kiki Iriafen: Nigerian-born star wins WNBA Rookie of the Month award
Nigerian-born star Kiki Iriafen outshines Sonia Citron and Paige Bueckers wins the WNBA Rookie of the Month award for May 2025.
The Washington Mystics forward, born to Nigerian parents Yemi and Harrison Iriafen in the United States was taken fourth overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft.
Kiki Iriafen makes WNBA All-Star roster
Her inclusion in the All-Star roster, set to compete on July 19 in Indianapolis, underscores her impressive rookie season with the Mystics.
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Iriafen was named the WNBA Rookie of the Month for May 2025, a historic honor as the first Mystics player to receive this accolade.
During that month, she averaged 13.9 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game while shooting 47.4% from the field.
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Her Nigerian roots were notably celebrated during the 2025 WNBA Draft, where she donned a beaded sheer dress designed by Nigerian designer.
Iriafen joins former WNBA MVP and current Seattle Storm star Nneka Ogwumike who shares a Nigerian connection also on the WNBA All-Star team.
The 2025 All-Star roster, featuring 22 players, highlights a blend of veterans and emerging stars.
Captains Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier will pick the teams for the WNBA All-Star.
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