Iriafen Matches Rookie Double-Double Record in WNBA

Kiki Iriafen, the Washington Mystics' No. 4 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, has achieved a historic rookie campaign by recording three consecutive double-doubles, joining Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Satou Sabally as the only players to do so since 2020. She quickly extended her streak to four double-doubles in five games, matching a WNBA rookie record set by Natalie Williams in 1999. Iriafen is also the fastest rookie since 1999 to reach 50 points and 50 rebounds, while leading the league in defensive rebounds and ranking third in overall rebounding. Her performances have sparked early Rookie of the Year buzz and helped the rebuilding Mystics outperform expectations despite injuries to key veterans. Alongside fellow rookie Sonia Citron, Iriafen has become a franchise cornerstone for a team with an optimistic outlook. Her historic start and two-way play have drawn widespread praise and positioned her among the league's most celebrated rookies.