History of Sophie Brunner in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 14, 2025

Sophie Brunner is a former American professional basketball player. She played college basketball at Arizona State University for the Sun Devils. Brunner then joined the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA. Her career highlights include her time playing for ASU and her brief stint in the WNBA.

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August 30, 1995: Sophie Brunner's birth

On August 30, 1995, Sophie Brunner was born. She later became a professional basketball player.

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2012: First-team all-state selection

In 2012, Sophie Brunner was named first-team all-state by The News-Gazette and recognized as the top girls basketball player in the Rockford, Illinois region.

2013: Commitment to Arizona State Sun Devils

In 2013, Sophie Brunner committed to play college basketball for the Arizona State Sun Devils.

2014: NCAA Tournament Appearance

In 2014, Sophie Brunner and the Arizona State Sun Devils qualified for the NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament. Brunner recorded 14 points and nine rebounds in a win over Vanderbilt Commodores.

January 2015: Pac-12 Player of the Week

In January 2015, Sophie Brunner was named the Pac-12 player of the week after a win against the Washington State Cougars and two wins against the Arizona Wildcats.

December 11, 2016: Game-Winning Shot Against Kentucky Wildcats

On December 11, 2016, Sophie Brunner made a game-winning shot with six seconds left in overtime to lead the Arizona State Sun Devils to victory over the Kentucky Wildcats.

2017: Led the Sun Devils to the NCAA tournament

In 2017, Brunner led the Sun Devils to the NCAA tournament for the fourth time in four years, tallying nine points, five rebounds, and four assists in a first-round win against the Michigan State Spartans, and was named first-team All-Pac-12 for a third time.

2017: Signed by Phoenix Mercury

In 2017, Sophie Brunner was signed in free agency by the Phoenix Mercury and made the team's season-opening roster of the WNBA, then was later traded to the San Antonio Stars.

2020: Assistant Basketball Coach at Rockford Christian Schools

In 2020, Sophie Brunner became an assistant basketball coach at Rockford Christian Schools in Rockford, Illinois. She also began teaching at Rockford Public School District 205.