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Kiki Iriafen wows in stunning gold dress on WNBA Draft orange carpet

FaceProfileby:Thomas Goldkamp•04/14/25
USC Trojans forward Kiki Iriafen (44) shoots between Ohio State Buckeyes forward Eboni Walker (55) and Ohio State Buckeyes guard Jaloni Cambridge (22) during the third quarter at Galen Center
USC Trojans forward Kiki Iriafen (44) shoots between Ohio State Buckeyes forward Eboni Walker (55) and Ohio State Buckeyes guard Jaloni Cambridge (22) during the third quarter at Galen Center. (Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images)

USC star Kiki Iriafen is ready for her big night at the 2025 WNBA Draft. And she’s going to enjoy it in style.

The talented USC forward showed up on the orange carpet before the draft in a stunning gold dress. It was a lengthy one, and she even had the shoes to match it.

You can check out the full look for the Trojans star below. You won’t want to miss it.

As for Kiki Iriafen and the main thrust of the night, she’s anticipating great things in the WNBA Draft after a strong season. She broke out as a junior at Stanford but saved her best for last at USC.

Iriafen averaged 18 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists. Iriafen helped lead USC to a Big Ten regular season title and the Elite Eight.

A unanimous All-Big Ten First Team selection and an AP All-America Third Team choice this season, Kiki Iriafen excelled in her first campaign at USC after three seasons with Stanford. She was a finalist for the Katrina McClain Award as the nation’s best power forward this season after winning the award in 2024.

Iriafen stepped up in the absence of star Juju Watkins, who went down with a season-ending injury during the NCAA Tournament. Now, Iriafen will take her talents to the WNBA.

Kiki Iriafen latest college star to make jump to WNBA

With so many recognizable college stars coming into the league such as Kiki Iriafen, the WNBA is in position to further capitalize on the college game. The calendar sets that up on the court considering the draft takes place eight days after the national championship and regular-season games begin May 16.

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert also pointed out players such as Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese all partnered with notable brands such as State Farm, Nike and Ally, which also have agreements in place with the league. Because they were able to establish themselves at the college level, it creates a strong foundation for when they turn professional.

“To an extent, NIL really helped elevate and market players with these big brands,” Engelbert said. “And then, they come into the W and you have Ally stepping up and endorsing these players because all NIL is in pros are endorsements. … Really proud of being able to continue to build these brands not just in local and domestic brands, but global brands.”

On3’s Nick Kosko also contributed to this report.