Kiki Iriafen is making noise in more ways than one.
The Washington Mystics rookie continued her dominant start to the season, securing her fourth double-double in just five career games with an 11-point, 13-rebound performance against the Phoenix Mercury. But it wasn’t just the stat sheet that had fans talking.
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In the fourth quarter of the game, Iriafen powered through for a tough layup and celebrated with a quick flex—earning her first technical foul of the season. The moment instantly lit up social media, with fans rallying behind the rookie.
Among those showing love? LSU star Flau'jae Johnson, who reshared the clip on ‘X’ with the caption: “She a dawg bruh 😭”
She a dawg bruh 😭 https://t.co/Ijd3yWmKVR
— Flaujae 4️⃣ (@Flaujae) May 26, 2025
That energy is exactly what’s helped Iriafen stand out early in the Rookie of the Year conversation. Despite being new to the league, she’s playing with the confidence and presence of a seasoned vet—and clearly, her peers are taking notice.
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The numbers speak for themselves. The attitude? That’s just a bonus.