USC Trojans forward Kiki Iriafen has been gaining national attention, both for her standout basketball performances and her fun social media presence. She’s balancing an impressive career on the court with her vibrant personality off it, showing fans a side of her they can’t get enough of.
Kiki Iriafen’s Social Media Moment
Kiki Iriafen, who was a standout at Stanford before transferring to USC, is becoming one of the top prospects for the 2025 WNBA Draft. While USC fans know her for her basketball skills, she also caught even more attention for a video she recently posted on Instagram.
The video featured Iriafen, Clarice Uche Akunwafo, and Viv Iwuchukwu dancing to celebrate their Nigerian roots. The caption read, “Naija Babes Are Back!!🇳🇬.”
Fans were quick to react with praise, commenting: “Beautiful queens,” “yessssss o!!!!🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬,” and “Naija to the world.”
Other fans commented, “Yes Let go Our Naija Babes , Naija 🇳🇬 to the World,” and “NO DEY CARRY LAST!!!”
It was a lighthearted moment that showed a different side of Iriafen and her teammates, blending their Nigerian roots with a new trendy dance.
While this TikTok dance got fans talking, Iriafen’s on-court performance that same week further confirmed her elite status. She helped lead USC to an 84-63 victory over No. 8 Ohio State, contributing 24 points and 13 rebounds.
Her performance was particularly significant, given the struggles of her star teammate JuJu Watkins. The Big Ten’s leading scorer, Watkins, was having an unusually rough game when she missed her first 11 shots and only found the net for the first time after a third-quarter layup.
By the end of the game, Watkins had managed just 17 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 5-for-21 from the floor, including 1-for-6 from beyond the arc.
Despite their rocky start, USC managed to rally, even after missing their first seven shots and committing five turnovers in the first five minutes. Iriafen’s strong performance helped the Trojans recover from that early cold streak and assert their dominance.
What’s Next For Iriafen?
While USC struggled early on, the Buckeyes were led by forward Taylor Thierry, who scored 14 points before fouling out with 5:37 remaining in the game. Forward Cotie McMahon added 13 points for Ohio State, but the Trojans’ strong play down the stretch sealed the win.
The victory was a testament to the team’s resilience and depth. Iriafen’s performance has only increased her visibility as a future WNBA prospect, with scouts paying closer attention to her potential.
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USC’s win over Ohio State showed that players like Iriafen can carry the team to victory even when stars have an off night.
With her performance gaining attention on and off the court, Iriafen’s future looks promising. As a potential top-five pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, she has the opportunity to continue her ascent in the sport of basketball.
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