This WNBA rookie just did something we haven’t seen in 25 years

Endia Berger

This WNBA rookie just did something we haven’t seen in 25 years image

Kiki Iriafen is wasting no time making her mark in the WNBA.

Selected No. 4 overall by the Washington Mystics in this year’s draft, Iriafen has hit the ground running and she’s already breaking records along the way. In her latest performance against the Phoenix Mercury, she put up 11 points and 13 rebounds, recording yet another double-double.

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With that effort, Iriafen has now posted four double-doubles in her first five career games—a feat achieved by only one other player in WNBA history: Natalie Williams, all the way back in 1999.

But that’s not all. Iriafen also now holds the most rebounds by any player in their first five career games since 1999, pulling down an impressive total of 56 boards. Her relentless energy on the glass and consistent production are setting her apart early.

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The Rookie of the Year conversation is heating up fast, and Iriafen is undeniably one who’s at the forefront. Her physicality and impact on both ends of the court have made her one of the league’s most exciting new faces.

Endia Berger

Endia Berger is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. She has a rich background in sports media and journalism, contributing to TNT Sports, the NCAA, USA Football and more. With a deep passion for storytelling, she is committed to crafting stories that highlight the excitement and human elements of the games we love.