Iriafen reflects on WNBA draft experience
Mary Omatiga talks with Kiki Iriafen at ESPN's premiere of 'Full Court Press' Season 2. Iriafen reflects on her WNBA draft experience, including heading to the Washington Mystics as the No. 4 pick.
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