Okikiola “Kiki” Iriafen is a Nigerian-American college basketball forward who currently plays for the USC Trojans in the Big Ten Conference. Born on August 26, 2003, in Los Angeles, California, she stands 6 feet 3 inches tall.
Early Life and Education
Kiki Iriafen attended Harvard-Westlake High School in Los Angeles, where she had an outstanding basketball career. She was named the Los Angeles Daily News Player of the Year twice and earned McDonald’s All-American honors in her senior year. She led her team to the CIF Southern Section Division 1 title and was honored as the Division 1 Player of the Year. Rated as a five-star recruit by ESPN, she chose to play college basketball at Stanford University over offers from Baylor, UCLA, UConn, and Notre Dame.
College Career
Stanford University (2021–2024):
- As a freshman, Iriafen averaged 4.2 points and 2.2 rebounds per game, shooting 57.1% from the field. She earned Pac-12 All-Freshman Team honors and was named Pac-12 Freshman of the Week in January 2022.
- In her junior year (2023–2024), she had a remarkable season, averaging 18.1 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. She received several accolades, including the Katrina McClain Award, given to the nation’s best power forward, and was named First-Team All-Big Ten.
University of Southern California (2024–Present):
- In April 2024, Iriafen transferred to USC to continue her collegiate basketball career. In her first season with the Trojans (2024–2025), she averaged 18.1 points and 8.3 rebounds per game, earning All-Big Ten honors.
Personal Life
Off the court, Kiki is active on social media, particularly Instagram, where she shares personal insights and updates with her followers. Her profile reflects her faith and her journey from Stanford to USC.
For more insights into her perspective on the game, you might find this interview with Kiki Iriafen insightful: