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Kiki Iriafen is making WNBA history just weeks into her rookie season. The No. 4 overall pick in the 2025 draft has become the first rookie since Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Satou Sabally to record three straight double-doubles, joining elite company with a streak only these few have matched since 2020.
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Her latest performance came against the Las Vegas Aces, where Iriafen tallied 17 points and 13 rebounds. That followed a 10-point, 12-rebound effort against the Golden State Valkyries and a 17-point, 14-rebound showing versus the Connecticut Sun.
With these standout games, Iriafen became the first rookie in Washington Mystics history to notch three consecutive double-doubles. She is also the youngest player since Tina Charles in 2010 to accomplish the feat.
With 17 PTS & 13 REB vs. the Aces, Kiki Iriafen joins Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Satou Sabally as the only rookies since 2020 to record three consecutive double-doubles! 👏
She is also the first Washington Mystics rookie to achieve this feat in franchise history. pic.twitter.com/sbUSFRews2
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If she continues this level of play, Iriafen could soon be chasing league record books. Last season, Angel Reese set the WNBA record for the most consecutive double-doubles with 15. While that’s a tall order, Iriafen’s rebounding tenacity and consistent scoring suggest she’s more than capable of mounting a challenge.
For a rookie, stringing together performances like these against some of the league’s top competition isn’t just impressive, it’s rare. The Mystics may have found a franchise cornerstone, and the league is officially on notice.
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