WNBA: Kiki Iriafen bags career-high as Mystics blow out Sky

Nigerian-born forward Kiki Iriafen made history for the Washington Mystics against the Chicago Sky on Wednesday, July 29, 2025,

Iriafen achieved a career-high of 22 points in a pivotal WNBA Eastern Conference match up.

Iriafen, who was selected fourth overall by the Washington Mystics in the 2025 WNBA draft, has quickly become a standout player in the league.

She was named as an All-Star in her rookie season playing under Team Clark,

Born to Nigerian parents, Yemi and Harrison Iriafen, she has embraced her heritage, notably during the 2025 WNBA Draft where she wore a gown designed by Nigerian designer.

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It was a career high performance for Iriafen who featured for 30 minutes in the encounter.

She made eight of the 14 shots she took while recording 22 points.

Iriafen also added 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals highlighting her all-around impact on the court.

She joined Sonia Citron as the first set of rookies to record 20 points in a game for the Mystics.