Rookie Sonia Citron, a 6’0″ guard out of Notre Dame, she be out there ballin’ in her WNBA debut for the Washington Mystics. In the team’s regular season opener, Citron puttin’ up 19 points, two assists and two rebounds, showin’ everyone she’s ready for the big stage. Her performance came after an impressive preseason where she showcased her scoring ability early, makin’ everyone take notice.
Not only Citron, but KiKi Iriafen, the 6’3” forward from USC, she also be showin’ out in the first regular season game, droppin’ 14 points, four rebounds and two assists. She looked right at home in her debut, showin’ off the skills that made her a standout in college. Like Citron, Iriafen had a strong preseason, showin’ her potential to contribute immediately to the Mystics’ success.
Citron, selected third overall, and Iriafen, picked fourth, they be back-to-back choices that are already payin’ off. The Mystics’ front office clearly saw something special in these two, and their performances so far have confirmed their faith. The Mystics secured a 94-90 victory over the Atlanta Dream, markin’ their first 2-0 start since 2022. It’s a promising beginning that sets the stage for a potential breakout season. Washington will now turn its focus to their upcoming matchup against the Connecticut Sun on Sunday, where they gonna be lookin’ to keep the momentum goin’ and show the league what they made of.
