USC really lucked out getting Kiki Iriafen in the transfer portal last year. The six-foot-three forward has put in the work during her collegiate career, earning a starting spot playing for the Stanford Cardinals and slowly becoming one of the best players in the nation. She comprised the perfect 1-2 punch with sophomore JuJu Watkins this season and impressed nearly everyone.

However, after USC’s Elite Eight embarrassment, the Trojans forward drew curtains on what turned out to be an impressive varsity career! She has a high chance of being a top-5 pick in this year’s WNBA draft. But which five teams would benefit the most from her addition? Let’s find out!

Which WNBA system would Kiki Iriafen slot into?

Kiki Iriafen has been absolutely phenomenal with the Trojans. Jersey number #44 really had a breakout year, and WNBA teams will be looking to capitalize on her skillset this coming summer. However, where will she fit in the best? According to our research, here are five teams that Iriafen will fit right into!

1. Los Angeles Sparks: The new-look Sparks team, with the addition of Kelsey Plum, is shaping out to be quite dangerous! If Kiki Iriafen gets drafted by the Los Angeles-based team, she will create a formidable backcourt with Rickea Jackson and Cameron Brink. They need the size, the rebounding, and the defense that the USC alum will provide. Not to mention, she’s an LA native! There’ll be a huge upside for Iriafen in the Sparks, but she might have to come off the bench to begin with. However, her presence will definitely supplement the aging veteran core.

2. Chicago Sky: This is going to be an amazing destination for Iriafen. The fact of the matter is, she might be a perfect fit for the Sky! They’re looking for a dynamic frontcourt talent with two-way potential, and Kiki Iriafen is nothing if not that. There’s no doubt that she can score, putting up 18ppg this past season, and her defense is impeccable. Not to mention, she’ll be part of a super young core with Angel Reese and Marina Mabrey.

3. Indiana Fever: Let’s face it, this is the hottest market in the WNBA. Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston really balled out last year, and all eyes were on them. Kiki Iriafen could provide this team with exactly what they need right now–defense and size. She will provide depth and a lot of muscle inside the paint while synergizing with Boston or leading the second unit off the bench.

4. Phoenix Mercury: The Mercury team is undergoing a rebuild! Brittney Griner is out, Satou Sabally is in, and she needs reinforcements. Iriafen, with her strong six-foot-three build, will cover for what Griner left behind–a huge rebounding and defensive deficit. She might even have the flexibility to alternate between the 4 or 5 positions on this team, and that’ll be beneficial towards her growth as a player.

5. Seattle Storm: With the departure of Jewell Loyd, Seattle is suffering through the calm before the storm. Kiki Iriafen, if she joins this particular franchise, will look to form a young core alongside Nneka Ogwumike. This might be one of the best opportunities for the USC forward, as it will allow her to develop under strong veteran presences, earn meaningful minutes, and contribute heavily with her performance.