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Kiki Iriafen news
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The gist
Kiki Iriafen scored 18 points and 10 rebounds as Mystics beat Fire 105-100.
Her strong rookie season helped Washington clinch first playoff berth since 2023.
Background
Kiki Iriafen is a rookie forward for the Washington Mystics, who have been surging in the 2026 WNBA season. She and fellow rookie Sonia Citron both made the All-Star team, and Iriafen averages 15.1 points and 9.3 rebounds per game. The Mystics clinched a playoff berth with their win over Portland, their first since 2023.
How it unfolded
- Aug 21, 2026Iriafen had 19 points and 13 rebounds in a 94-84 loss to the Minnesota Lynx.
- Aug 23, 2026Iriafen scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Mystics beat the Portland Fire 105-100, clinching a playoff berth.
- recentlyIriafen ranked No. 5 in WNBA Power Rankings, and the Mystics are tied for sixth place with the Liberty.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Bleacher Report notes Iriafen's scoring and rebounding have improved, and her rookie performance is remarkable given the team's youth.