Kiki Iriafen to Visit USC and South Carolina! 👀 Which School Will She Join (Totally Objective Take)
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The top player in the transfer portal, Kiki Iriafen, is taking visits to two powerhouse women's basketball programs! We take a close look at what she could bring to either USC or South Carolina.
USC's Rise: Could Iriafen join Juju Watkins and create a superteam in LA?
South Carolina Dynasty: Would she fit perfectly into the Gamecocks' championship machine?
Get our analysis of Iriafen's potential impact, what each school has to offer, and our predictions on her final decision.
#KikiIriafen #TransferPortal #WomensCollegeBasketball #USC #SouthCarolina #DawnStaley #LindseyGottlieb #LA #ncaawomensbasketball #ncaaw
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EDIT: Raven Johnson is from Georgia, it clearly said but I can't read. ALSO, IT'S THE WEEKEND SC FANS IT'S JUST JOKES LOL. STOP THUMBING ME DOWN YA'LL I GOT A GOT A GOOD ONE JUST FOR SC NEXT WEEK!
@Vibezz215
Ай бұрын
Look at u don’t even know facts but recording😂
@micdewitt
Ай бұрын
@@Vibezz215 😂 and look at you, hating but not. I had the same visual I put on screen right in front of me, if I’m not allowed to misspeak then f it I guess. Even though ppl on TV say the wrong name or school or whatever all the time
If you want a championship South Carolina if you want to score a lot of points. Pao Pao made that move and won a Championship
Remember people on here Kiki called Dawn . So stop saying Dawn is going after KIKI.
Dawn not leaving SC
@micdewitt
Ай бұрын
I don't think so either, I'm just trying to muddy it up for my team lol. I'll be unbiased again by Monday. But I didn't write the article or give the quote, that's real.
South Carolina would be the best fit. Dawn has put the most post players in WNBA and players period and she would fit well in their office & can mentor Freshman Joyce Edwards
@micdewitt
Ай бұрын
she has for sure...but in fairness, if you get the Joyce Edwards and A'ja Wilsons of the world, you had better put them in the league or you failed them horribly. They do have the netwrok though, no question. JuJu came to USC and we had to reach back in time for Cheryl
@amcra1
Ай бұрын
it’s not just that. South Carolina has the beat intangibles for development and that’s Molly Binneti. That woman is a huge asset and would get Kiki right. Not to mention how special Craig Oates is to keeping players healthy. Yeah she can come here to win but what she make her decide is the rest of the staff
@na_k
Ай бұрын
@@micdewittC'mon now, you can't not give credit to Coach Staley for development. Even if that talent was elite it was still raw. Dawn still has to manage personalities and develop chemistry.
@micdewitt
Ай бұрын
@@na_k I'm just saying not many #1 or #2 ranked players don't make it to the league. You are right, credit due, but the JuJus and Joyces and Strongs are heading to the W no matter if they play for Geno, Dawn, Lindsay...they have their pick of top-tier coaching because they're good enough to have earned it first.
@micdewitt
Ай бұрын
@@amcra1 now see that's the extra info I rely on ya'll for. I don't know the training staffs of SEC teams and whatnot, I still have Tennis and soccer to watch lol. Good info! Salute to Oates, if he can keep her healthy that's all I could ask for in the long run
PaoPao isn't leaving. You need to learn more about SC before trying to discuss the National UNDEFEATED CHAMPS!
@micdewitt
Ай бұрын
Lol yeah I pretty much zone out until Milaysia gets in the game. Outside of SC fans, all we know is Dawn and that’s the problem
@williams7446
Ай бұрын
@@micdewittthat’s a lie.
@micdewitt
Ай бұрын
yeah IK I'm just talking crap...truth is, a lot of conferences don't allow their seniors to stay so they have to 'grad transfer', so when I saw senior (I'm all unscripted, was reading it live) I just checked her off as gone.
@anthonys___n8022
Ай бұрын
@@micdewittIt's a couple of players in these conference using that 5th year option South Carolina isn't the only one Paige at UConn is using hers
Go to South Carolina and play for Dawn Staley. Te Hina Paopao is from Oceanside, California, national champion!
@micdewitt
Ай бұрын
ahhhhhh that's just one lol...We all know the alumni is going to be focusing their love on developing Joyce
@ErnestBoyd-mx5ct
Ай бұрын
@@micdewitt All we can do is wait and see
She coming to South Carolina
Correction: Pao Pao is staying another year
@micdewitt
Ай бұрын
Ah that 5th year. I can't wait til that ends and a senior is a senior again
@dantaereacts2365
Ай бұрын
@@micdewitt ummhmm. That 4th championship gonna feel good too 🐔🐔
Raven is not from. No Florida Raven is from GA
@micdewitt
Ай бұрын
I pinned the correction as soon as I posted this
So Kiki as I said is staying in California -USC or UCLA were the two logical choices and she choose logically, being an LA girl and previously staying in California, USC.
Kiki to USC, it’s official!✌️
@micdewitt
Ай бұрын
I love it! Didn't even let her out of the building! That's major
Coach Staley doesn't develop post players?? The defending WNBA champ and FMVP A'Ja Wilson says otherwise. Boston, Cardoso, etc. The So Cal HC is really good, but what post players has she developed? Their team was Juju and the Ju-ettes, lol. That being said, I can't see her leaving her home state. I think she transfers to SoCal. But if she wants a natty and to be a guaranteed top 5 pick in the W, she should go to SC.
@micdewitt
Ай бұрын
well I never said Staley didn't, I was just making the case for the other side lol. Look, I gave the reasons why she should pick SC at the beginning, that's about as objective as I could be...I'm still a fan at the end of the day, YT hasn't paid me yet lol. I'll show SC some love on a video soon (and I think she'll reach the Final 4 and go top 4 even if she picks USC, they're already set up to be better than last season as is...and Caitlin showed us that winning that natty isn't everything, but having your whole state on your back...major)
@JanainThomas
Ай бұрын
JuJu and the Ju-ettes??? I almost choked on my water. That's hilarious but true. You're right, if she wants unlimited playing time and the ability to stay home, then it's USC. If she wants to win, develop for the W, and share the load then SC is better. BTW, if I'm ever in a conversation about USC, I'm using that Ju-ettes line. LMAO!
@micdewitt
Ай бұрын
@@JanainThomas lol use it quick because Kennedy changes that next season!
I would go where I can get a State Championship in my last year
Dawn has the better bun.
@micdewitt
Ай бұрын
Lol I’m old school so I gotta go with the no baby hair….you’re right
Very biased . You didnt mention she's a big fan of Aja and modeled her game after her. At So Cal they are not a lock to get a chip, but SC modt def.
@micdewitt
Ай бұрын
No one is a lock, ever. They barely won the SEC tourney, needed Kamilla’s 1st 3 ever to save it. UCONN just got ravaged by injuries. Things happen, players get hot/cold/hurt. As far as biased, that’s the schtick on this one man. That’s why (totally objective) is in the title
@yeshuaford
Ай бұрын
@micdewitt Barely won the SEC tournament? Bruh, it didn't even matter. They were gonna win the Natty either way.
@micdewitt
Ай бұрын
@@yeshuaford point withstands, in a one loss situation the best team isn’t always going to win. They were the undefeated favorite the year before too. You can be one of the top 3, 4, favorites, but nothing is guaranteed
@jamesbuchanan7099
Ай бұрын
So much of your info is just plain wrong
@micdewitt
Ай бұрын
@@jamesbuchanan7099 which parts?
Based on your analysis why even visit SC ?
@micdewitt
Ай бұрын
I’m saying!
So USC offers the JuJu & KiKi show. That gives good shot@ Big 10 conference title. With Sou Car, perhaps some individual sacrifice, but in position to win SEC conference and NCAA title. Decisions, decisions.
@micdewitt
Ай бұрын
Big 10 title and minimum another Elite 8 run but Ju's older and her teammates are better too even with no Kiki. With Kiki, that's got to be worth at least another win, if not two? If not, she's not worth the fuss in the first place
@koolhandduke4087
Ай бұрын
@@micdewitt --So with Kiki, you're thinking USC run to F4? Sou Car nicely positioned for a repeat. She did contact Dawn from what I understand.
@micdewitt
Ай бұрын
@@koolhandduke4087 I am. And she’s not wrong, I make my jokes but Dawn is goated. Kiki’s blessed to be in a position to pick either way
@koolhandduke4087
Ай бұрын
@@micdewitt --Yes, Kiki is blessed. Hottest target in the portal. Reminds me of A. Morrow last year. I wonder if Morrow wakes up thinking of how she missed that chip choosing LSU over Sou Car. Although it would be fun watch Juju and Kiki. But Sou Car has the infrastructure in place for repeating.
@micdewitt
Ай бұрын
@@koolhandduke4087 as much as I love USC, and respect South Carolina, especially the Watkins-Fulwiley-Edwards trio, I don’t think they have the pole position on winning next season. I have it them vs UConn, but I have a 5th year Paige with Fudd and everyone healthy and Sarah Strong who may end up the better player over Paige (long run, not next season) beating everybody in reality. Dependant on where Kiki and Beers go
If all you want is a chip, then go to SC. If you want to lead a team on a championship run, then go where you will be a key piece of their team. UCLA would be a good fit. And you're already familiar with Betts. UConn would be a perfect fit with Edwards now in the W. And the style of ball that they play. You'd be an instant 20/12 player.
@ErnestBoyd-mx5ct
Ай бұрын
Uconn Huskies is a lot farther from California than South Carolina Gamecocks from California. Come win the National Championship with South Carolina Gamecocks. Let's go Kiki!
It all comes down to. Does she want a Chip? Or does she wanna play at home.
I like that, which bun will you choose??
@micdewitt
Ай бұрын
thanks! I try to take different angles, they'll copy your thumbnails and titles but they can't copy the personality, is what I figure at least
@ohzcustoms3095
Ай бұрын
@micdewitt it's announced she's coming to SoCal, I work for usc I see the girls everyday, I told everyone at work to be on the lookout these girls are coming in HOT! can't wait to see them finally win one after so long
@micdewitt
Ай бұрын
@@ohzcustoms3095 I said to myself after they announced Gottlieb's extension "oh that visit must've went well because if I'm the AD, you better not let her off this campus without a committment lol. Cancel that other trip!"
@ohzcustoms3095
Ай бұрын
@micdewitt I literally work next to the galen center and for usc, I knew the girls bball team would play better than the men's, the way they handled bronny set back the team, giving him priority parking literally rolled out the red carpet which they have never done in the 7yrs working, how would you feel being a senior like boogie put the grind and stayed senior year only to be treated poorly??? No team chemistry on the men's side. Complete opposite for the women's.
@micdewitt
Ай бұрын
@@ohzcustoms3095 yeah that’s gotta be tough. I get that he came in with a big name but they could’ve kept some measure of equity. I’m thinking they’ll get that fixed sooner than later
She should go where she can get a championship unless she's in it for popularity and southern cal would be popularity and sc means a 🏆
@micdewitt
Ай бұрын
Southern Cal could possibly a championship too…even if they come close and fail, sometimes the cameras, the #1 pick, and the Nike deals follow the loser because they had the better story. I guess it comes down to what a win is her eyes
@Ashyknuckles-we2tq
Ай бұрын
@micdewitt this is her 5th year covid season and if this is her last year I would wnt to go out a champion besides dawn staley gets her bigs drafted high so it's a win win
@micdewitt
Ай бұрын
@@Ashyknuckles-we2tq she graduated in 3, and let’s be real, she’s going top 5 no matter where she goes lol. Winning one in SC, she’s the 5th or 6th name you mention when you talk about this Staley run. Win one in LA and she’s a legend forever
@Ashyknuckles-we2tq
Ай бұрын
@micdewitt to be honest it dnt matter where she signs its about who got the best team and if we going to tlk about all out talent and team the road to a 🏆 you gotta go thru sc and it's self explanatory who the best team is going into next year is and whoever get her can get the smoke that's wut champions do
@na_k
Ай бұрын
@@micdewittThat's the difference, at SoCal they're possible title contenders, at SC they're the top title contenders. SoCal is still missing a lot, Juju was like Iverson on a team without much help.
She chose the right bun. Lol
@micdewitt
4 күн бұрын
100% lol....Now I'm just ready to make my Jazzy Davidson committment announcement, maybe after the USA U18 tourney but I feel it in the air. Soon
South Carolina who every gives her the best nil deal
Why would Dawn go after Kiki. We’re all ready packed. If she comes another player would leave due to playtime. ????? These players gave there all for a championship
@rover7139
Ай бұрын
You dont stand still after winning a championship and watch other teams improve.
@amcra1
Ай бұрын
Dawn didn’t go after her,dip. She had a no contact which mean she called Dawn. What coach in their right mind wouldn’t entertain her. Do y’all not get we lost Kamilla and Adhel is on the mend? We need her. The players are smart enough to trust Dawn
"I'm just asking questions"....LOL, Bro, you clearly biased. But it's your channel so.... My opinion, she is clearly needed at USC. She could make an impact immediately and they make the final 4 with her as the solid number 2 option. She'd just be a good roll-player at South Carolina, and might not even start. That Pac-12 20 and 10 stat sheet will hold in the Big-10, but not in the SEC.
@micdewitt
Ай бұрын
Yeah I have videos in a JuJu shirt so I figured the facade of my objectivity wouldn’t hold lol. I tried 😂. I do truly think/agree with you -all bias aside - that she’s a better fit in USC for both on and off court reasons
@amcra1
Ай бұрын
she’d start at SC. Also she’d need to adjust to the physicality of the SEC which in the long rub would prepare for the W. Also she could win SEC POTY at SC. She ain’t doin that at Southern Cal. She’s get all her personal accolades at SC
Ай бұрын
In reference to your statement, if Kiki chooses S.C. and whether she will get playing time. Typically, if she fits in well, both offensively and defensively, Coach Staley has no qualms of giving her sufficient playing time; one MUST earn his/her playing time under Coach Staley. I understand Ms. Kiki isn't a strong defensive player. If she is willing and put forth the effort, she will LEARN. Whatever decision she chooses, I will her well. However, she odds for winning a chip, is a lot greater than with other teams.
Ай бұрын
Correction: What ever decision she makes, I wish her well with her endeavor.
@micdewitt
Ай бұрын
on a team with "two starting 5s" there's going to be at least some bite into the minutes she would play on a team less deep, especially when Joyce already knows how to play defense and is a more natural fit. I definitely agree that the odds for a chip are greatest with SC/UCONN right now than anywhere else. Kiki to USC and Beers to Notre Dame or UCLA brings those odds more even imo. And a big to Texas
probably she's going to usc
Why are you lying????
@micdewitt
Ай бұрын
which part?
South Carolina is Post University, but as a gamecock she would fit in better at USC. I personally think we’re good.
@micdewitt
Ай бұрын
I agree. I already have you guys in the National Championship game as is. We need a cpl other teams to get on SC and UConn's level so the tournament can be fun
@rover7139
Ай бұрын
Yeah ..SC doesn't need to improve like other teams..you sound like a very smart guy that knows alot about sports .smh
@amcra1
Ай бұрын
we’re not good. If Adhel redshirts then they damn well need her.
Kiki is staying home! If not): a slim chance she will choose SC..
Stay at home at Southern California.
I can see her at Southern cal