USC’s offense ran through freshman star Juju Watkins in 2023-24, and why wouldn’t it? Watkins proved to be an electrifying scorer despite her inexperience, taking the Trojans all the way to the Elite Eight.
Still, it was a lot to ask of a true freshman. Watkins attempted more than 22 shots per game, and her efficiency suffered at times without another intimidating scoring threat surrounding her. That problem might now be solved.
Former Stanford standout Kiki Iriafen is transferring to USC, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, giving the Trojans a nightly double-double threat after her breakout season with the Cardinal.
Here’s what you need to know about Iriafen as she teams up with Watkins at USC.
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Who is Kiki Iriafen?
Iriafen is heading into her senior season after three years at Stanford. She’s a contender to be selected No. 1 overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft.
Unlike many of the top prospects in the 2024 draft, Iriafen wasn’t at the top of her recruiting class. She was still a highly-regarded high school prospect, ranking No. 19 in ESPN’s 2021 rankings, but Iriafen didn’t burst onto the scene immediately with the Cardinal.
She averaged only 4.2 points per game as a freshman, coming off the bench in each game for Tara…
