“Forever grateful for you”: College hoops fans react as Kiki Iriafen posts montage of playing at Cameron Brink’s Stanford and JuJu Watkins’ USC

Kiki Iriafen is spending her senior season with No. 4-ranked USC after three seasons at Stanford. The forward shared a video montage of her college career on her Instagram on Monday.

"4EVER GR4TEFUL # 44," Iriafen captioned.

Fans shared their love and support for Iriafen. Some pointed out that the gratitude was mutual.

"Forever grateful for YOU 44!!❤️🔥," one fan wrote.

A fan shares their gratitude toward Kiki Iriafen (image credit: instagram/kikiiriafen)

"Grateful for you, too!✌️❤️💛 Kiki!"

Another IG user says they're grateful for Iriafen (image credit: instagram/kikiiriafen)

"We are grateful for you!!!❤️," another fan wrote.

A commenter says they're grateful for Iriafen (image credit: instagram/kikiiriafen)

Former teammates such as Chloe Clardy and Cameron Brink chimed in as well.

"🥹❤️," Clardy commented.

"Beyond proud❤️," Brink wrote.

Iriafen's former teammates comment on her IG post (image credit: instagram/kikiiriafen)

USC fans shared their appreciation that the senior forward is playing for the Trojans this season.

"Thanks for coming home to SC for your senior year✌🏿❤️," a fan said.

A Trojans fan thanks Iriafen for coming to the University (image credit: instagram/kikiiriafen)

"USC loves us some Kiki❤️," another fan said.

An IG user shows love to Iriafen (image credit: instagram/kikiiriafen)

Kiki Iriafen's senior season at USC

After helping Stanford to a Sweet Sixteen appearance last season, Kiki Iriafen transferred to USC for her senior year. The forward was a two-year starter for the Cardinals and averaged 19.4 points, 11.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists in her junior season.

Iriafen has started every game for the Trojans this campaign. She has improved her free throw and 3-point percentages. The senior is averaging 82.1% from the free-throw line compared to 77.3% last season. Beyond the arc, Iriafen is shooting 40.0% for USC after shooting 33.3% for Stanford in 2023.

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However, Iriafen has also experienced minor dips in some of her stats this season. Her 8.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game are down from her junior year at Stanford. The forward is shooting 50.3% from the field this year as compared to 54.6% last season.

Despite these declines in some stats, Iriafen's impact on the Trojans has been huge. In the past five games, she has recorded 20+ points three times — all against ranked opponents — and has two double-doubles.

Iriafen is a significant contributor to USC (25-2, 15-1 Big Ten) this season, and her value to the team can be seen through the positive comments on her latest Instagram post.

About the author

Lindsey Ware is a college sports journalist at Sportskeeda with over five years of experience working with publications such as The News & Observer, The Daily Tar Heel, Triangle Tribune and Cardiac Cane. She has also worked for Major League Baseball, The Holly Springs Salamanders, The Tri-City Chili Peppers, Tuffy Talk, Super Meteors Basketball, Just Good Network and Living Sport.

Lindsey has a Bachelor’s Degree in Media and Journalism from UNC Chapel Hill. Her education allowed Lindsey to gain experience in sports communication, which she honed in internships. Other than being a storyteller and sports fanatic, Lindsey is also a social media and marketing specialist.

Her favorite college team is UNC, although she grew up a N.C. State fan as both of her parents are Wolfpack alumni. Michael Jordan was a huge deal in North Carolina when Lindsey was growing up, and after a summer spent at UNC’s Sports Journalism Camp back in high school, Lindsey was set on being a Tar Heel.

Lindsey's favorite college coach of all time is Roy Williams. During her time attending UNC Chapel Hill and writing for The Daily Tar Heel, Lindsey was lucky enough to meet and speak with Williams a few times. He was like a celebrity on UNC’s campus and was beloved for his coaching style and success with the Tar Heels, accumulating three NCAA championship titles in 18 years.

When not watching or writing about sports, Lindsey enjoys reading, trying new restaurants and coffee shops, and spending time with my friends, family and dog. She also likes to journal, watch movies and paint.

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