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Stanford Basketball Star Kiki Iriafen Enters Transfer Portal

Iriafen's decision follows the retirement of legendary coach Tara VanDerveer, signaling major changes for the team.

Overview

  • Kiki Iriafen, Stanford's top scorer, has entered the transfer portal with a 'do not contact' marker, indicating she likely has a new team in mind.
  • Iriafen's performance peaked this season, averaging 19.4 points and 11 rebounds per game, and she was pivotal in the NCAA tournament.
  • The departure of Iriafen coincides with Stanford's transition to the ACC and the appointment of Kate Paye as the new head coach.
  • Iriafen is set to graduate this spring and is eligible to pursue a master's degree at another institution.
  • Stanford faces a challenging rebuild with only two returning starters for the next season.