The Washington Mystics will go up against Indiana Fever on Wednesday, May 28th at the CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore. All eyes would be on rookie Kiki Iriafen, will she start against Indiana Fever or not.
Will Kiki Iriafen start against Indiana Fever?
The 22-year-old forward is not listed on the team's injury report which makes her a starter against Fever on Wednesday. The Mystics drafted Iriafen as their fourth overall pick of the 2025 WNBA draft and she had an immediate impact on the team. Kiki Iriafen has been averaging 13.8 points and 11.2 rebounds from her first five games while shooting at 51.0%.
Her first game as a Washington Mystics player saw her registering 14 points and four rebounds. Ever since her debut, Iriafen has figured her role in the team and has been topping the charts. She has been averaging 13 rebounds per game over the last four matches. Iriafen has played a big role in the teams recent success after winning two of its first three games.
During her best year in college, she recorded 19.4 points and 11.0 rebounds per game. After just five games in the league, Kiki Iriafen is closing to matching her college record with the Washington Mystics. She has been the shining light for the Mystics and by the end of the season, she could be developed in a crucial player.
Shakira Austin has been listed on the team's injury report as questionable for the clash against the Fever. Georgina Amoore will be sidelined from the Wednesday's encounter due to her right ACL injury. On the other hand, Indiana Fever will be without their superstar Caitlin Clark, who has been sidelined for two weeks due to a left quadriceps strain.
When and where to watch Washington Mystics vs Indiana Fever?
The tip-off time for the Washington Mystics vs Indiana Fever will be 7:30 pm ET. The live broadcast of Washington Mystics vs Indiana Fever will be available on Monumental Sports Network and WTHR Channel 13. The fans can enjoy live streaming of Washington Mystics vs Indiana Fever on WNBA League Pass and Fubo TV app.