Sophie Cunningham was a key player for the Indiana Fever last season until a knee injury cut her campaign short. The 6-foot-1 guard suffered a torn MCL in her right knee in August, which required surgery and ended her season after she played in only 30 games. During her debut season with the Fever, she averaged 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.7 three-pointers in 25.2 minutes per game.
Off the court, the 29-year-old has stayed busy during the WNBA offseason. Cunningham holds several endorsement deals and hosts a podcast called Show Me Something with her friend and reality TV star West Wilson.
Recently, Cunningham announced a new initiative related to her basketball roots. After joining the Fever in a multi-team trade last offseason—having spent the previous six years with the Phoenix Mercury—her profile has grown significantly. She gained widespread social media attention following an incident involving Caitlin Clark in a game against the Connecticut Sun.
Cunningham remains dedicated to advancing women’s basketball, as evidenced by her announcement of the 4th annual Sophie Cunningham Classic, a high school girls’ basketball tournament featuring top-ranked teams and players from across the country. The event, supported by sponsors including Adidas, will take place from January 9th to 11th in her hometown of Columbia, Missouri. Tickets are now available, and Cunningham plans to attend throughout the event.
Looking ahead, Cunningham will become an unrestricted free agent on February 1st and will need to work out a contract extension if she wants to stay with the Fever beyond 2026.
Fan Take: Sophie Cunningham’s continued investment in youth basketball and community initiatives highlights her commitment to growing the sport beyond just her on-court performance. For WNBA fans, this news underscores the importance of player impact off the court and the potential for rising talent through events like the Sophie Cunningham Classic.
