Kiki Iriafen to transfer to USC, bolstering Trojans’ national title hopes
LA TimesStanford forward Kiki Iriafen, right, drives to the basket in front of Iowa State center Audi Crooks during the second round of the NCAA tournament in March. The former Stanford forward has committed to USC out of the transfer portal, she told ESPN on Saturday, turning the Trojans into immediate national championship contenders. The 6-foot-3 forward, who was named the Pac-12’s most improved player last year, will join forces with national freshman of the year JuJu Watkins and the nation’s top recruiting class as the Trojans try to build on their first Elite Eight appearance since 1994. Not only do the Trojans add a dynamic post presence with Iriafen, but coach Lindsay Gottlieb continues to build a roster with local stars who can help draw growing crowds to Galen Center.