History of Sophie Cunningham (basketball) in Timeline
Sophie Cunningham is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA. Prior to her professional career, she excelled in college basketball at the University of Missouri, playing for the Missouri Tigers. Before college, Cunningham established herself as a standout player at Rock Bridge High School in Columbia, Missouri, where she became the school's all-time leading scorer for the girls' basketball program, indicating a promising basketball career from a young age.
August 16, 1996: Sophie Cunningham's Birth
On August 16, 1996, Sophie Elizabeth Cunningham was born. She later became a professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever of the WNBA.
2019: Drafted into WNBA
In 2019, Sophie Cunningham was selected as the thirteenth overall pick in the WNBA draft by the Phoenix Mercury. She was the highest selection for a former University of Missouri Tiger and the eighth alum to be drafted into the WNBA.
December 2022: Analyst for Phoenix Suns
In December 2022, Sophie Cunningham became a recurring analyst for the Phoenix Suns on their Suns Live! pregame, halftime, and post-game TV coverage.
2024: End of Season Stats
The statistics provided are current through the end of the 2024 season.
January 31, 2025: Traded to Indiana Fever
On January 31, 2025, Sophie Cunningham was involved in a four-team trade that included the Phoenix Mercury, Dallas Wings, Connecticut Sun, and resulted in her being traded to the Indiana Fever.
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