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2026 WNBA season tips off with two Trojans on active rosters
TL;DR
The 2026 WNBA season has begun with two USC players, Kiki Iriafen and Temi Fagbenle, on active rosters. Iriafen returns to the Washington Mystics after an All-Star rookie season, while Fagbenle joins the new Toronto Tempo after a stint abroad.
Key points
- 2026 WNBA season has officially started
- Kiki Iriafen returns to Washington Mystics
- Temi Fagbenle plays for Toronto Tempo
- Rayah Marshall was waived by Dallas Wings
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The WNBA is officially back, with the league tipping off its 2026 season over the weekend. For USC fans, that means another year of following Trojans as they look to make it at the professional level.
This year, just two USC players open the season on active rosters. One of those, of course, is Kiki Iriafen. After earning WNBA All-Star honors as a rookie last season, Iriafen is back for year two with the Washington Mystics.
The other Trojan in the WNBA to start the year is Temi Fagbenle. Fagbenle played one season at USC as a transfer from Harvard in 2015-2016. After playing in the WNBA from 2017-2019, she spent four years with various teams abroad, before returning to the league in 2024. This season, she is with the expansion Toronto Tempo.
A notable name missing from the list is Rayah Marshall. After appearing in 15 games as a rookie with the Connecticut Sun last season, Marshall was traded to the Dallas Wings during the offseason. However, she was waived by Dallas prior to the start of the team’s regular season.
In addition, Kara Dunn, who played for the Women of Troy this past season, signed a training camp contract with the Phoenix Mercury. Like Marshall, however, she ultimately did not make the team’s roster.
Q&A
Who are the USC players in the 2026 WNBA season?
The USC players in the 2026 WNBA season are Kiki Iriafen with the Washington Mystics and Temi Fagbenle with the Toronto Tempo.
What achievements did Kiki Iriafen have in her rookie WNBA season?
Kiki Iriafen earned WNBA All-Star honors during her rookie season.
Why was Rayah Marshall waived by the Dallas Wings?
Rayah Marshall was waived by the Dallas Wings before the start of the regular season after being traded from the Connecticut Sun.
