Sophie Cunningham

Professional Basketball Player

American Columbia, Missouri

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Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional Basketball Player
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth16/08/1996
Age29 years
BirthplaceColumbia, Missouri

Latest News about Sophie Cunningham

01/02/2026

Sophie Cunningham signed a one-year contract with the Indiana Fever to remain with the team for the 2026 season after becoming an unrestricted free agent. Reports confirmed she missed the end of the 2025 campaign due to a torn MCL in her right knee, and the new deal ensures her continued WNBA career with Indiana as she recovers from the injury.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameSophie Elizabeth Cunningham

Physical Stats & More

Height6'1"
Weight165 lbs

Family

Parents
  • Jim Cunningham
  • Paula Cunningham
SiblingLindsey Cunningham

Career

College Achievements
  • All-time leading scorer at Missouri (2,187 points)
  • SEC Freshman of the Year (2016)
  • Three-time All-SEC First Team
  • AP and USBWA Third-Team All-America (2019)
  • All-time leader in free throws made (537)
  • AP All-America Honorable Mention (2017)
  • First student-athlete in Missouri women's basketball program history to be named to an All-America team
Professional Career
  • Drafted 13th overall by Phoenix Mercury (2019 WNBA Draft)
  • Played for Phoenix Mercury (2019-2024)
  • Traded to Indiana Fever (2025)
  • Played internationally for Melbourne Boomers (Australia, 2019-2020) and Basket Landes (France, 2021-2022)
  • Analyst for Phoenix Suns (2022-present)
  • Co-founder of Sophie Cunningham Classic
Awards
  • WNBA record: 17 consecutive games with at least two 3-pointers (2022)
  • Led Phoenix Mercury to 2021 WNBA Finals
  • 2018 Coaches' First Team All-SEC
  • 2018 SEC Community Service Team
  • SEC Player of the Week (February 13, 2018)
  • USBWA Ann Meyers Drysdale National Player of the Week (2018)

Favourites

Basketball InfluenceDiana Taurasi

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sophieecunningham/
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/sophieecunningham

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Daughter and sister of former University of Missouri athletes
2. Columbia native who led Rock Bridge High School to four straight state championships
3. High school kicker before focusing on basketball
4. First player in WNBA history to score at least two three-point baskets in seventeen consecutive games
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