The past few seasons, it was players like Shakira Austin and Aaliyah Edwards who were helping the Mystics elevate as a franchise. The trend has continued this season as rookies Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron have both been leading factors in Washington’s success.

Washington Mystics' Kiki Iriafen has made history by being selected to the WNBA All-Star game as a rookie. The former USC Trojans All-American and rookie teammate Sonia Citron are the first pair of rookie teammates to be selected to the game since 1999.

On Monday, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier completed their draft for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game. Both Washington Mystics rookies named to the game, guard Sonia Citron and forward Kiki Iriafen, were both drafted by Clark.