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See Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham from Mizzou to Indiana Fever

Updated May 14, 2026, 9:25 a.m. ET
Sophie Cunningham is a guard for the WNBA’s Indiana Fever, joining the team in 2025 from the Phoenix Mercury where she played six seasons. Cunningham made her much-anticipated debut in the 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition in May.
Sophie Cunningham is a guard for the WNBA’s Indiana Fever, joining the team in 2025 from the Phoenix Mercury where she played six seasons. Cunningham made her much-anticipated debut in the 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition in May. 
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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) is introduced May 9, 2026, during the Fever's season opener game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) is introduced May 9, 2026, during the Fever's season opener game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) poses for a photo Wednesday, April 22, 2026, during media day at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) poses for a photo Wednesday, April 22, 2026, during media day at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Sophie Cunningham #8 of the Indiana Fever reacts during the first half against the Chicago Sky at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Aug. 9, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Sophie Cunningham #8 of the Indiana Fever reacts during the first half against the Chicago Sky at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Aug. 9, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham during WNBA training camp, April 29, 2025.
Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham during WNBA training camp, April 29, 2025.
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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham poses for a photo Wednesday, April 30, 2025, during the Indiana Fever media day at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham poses for a photo Wednesday, April 30, 2025, during the Indiana Fever media day at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Sophie Cunningham defends during Indiana Fever training camp, April 29, 2025.
Sophie Cunningham defends during Indiana Fever training camp, April 29, 2025.
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Indiana Fever President of Basketball and Business Operations, Kelly Krauskopf, and Indiana Fever COO and General Manager, Amber Cox, introduced guard Sophie Cunningham to the media on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Indiana Fever President of Basketball and Business Operations, Kelly Krauskopf, and Indiana Fever COO and General Manager, Amber Cox, introduced guard Sophie Cunningham to the media on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) rushes up the court against Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (9) on Friday, July 12, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) rushes up the court against Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (9) on Friday, July 12, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 18: Sophie Cunningham #9 of the Phoenix Mercury walks the orange carpet during the 2024 WNBA All-Star Weekend at Phoenix Convention Center on July 18, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 18: Sophie Cunningham #9 of the Phoenix Mercury walks the orange carpet during the 2024 WNBA All-Star Weekend at Phoenix Convention Center on July 18, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
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Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (9) shoots against Sparks guard Kia Nurse (10) during a game at the Footprint Center in Phoenix on Friday, June 28, 2024.
Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (9) shoots against Sparks guard Kia Nurse (10) during a game at the Footprint Center in Phoenix on Friday, June 28, 2024.
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Sophie Cunningham speaks to members of the media at Player 15 HQ in Phoenix on Sept. 26, 2024.
Sophie Cunningham speaks to members of the media at Player 15 HQ in Phoenix on Sept. 26, 2024.
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Guard Sophie Cunningham #9 of the Phoenix Mercury fouls guard Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever during the second quarter at Footprint Center on June 30, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Guard Sophie Cunningham #9 of the Phoenix Mercury fouls guard Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever during the second quarter at Footprint Center on June 30, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (9) rushes after the ball against Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) and Indiana Fever forward Katie Lou Samuelson (33) on Friday, July 12, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Phoenix Mercury, 95-86.
Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (9) rushes after the ball against Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) and Indiana Fever forward Katie Lou Samuelson (33) on Friday, July 12, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Phoenix Mercury, 95-86.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (9) is introduced before the game against the Connecticut Sun on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at Footprint Center in Phoenix.
Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (9) is introduced before the game against the Connecticut Sun on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at Footprint Center in Phoenix.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (9) celebrates after hitting a three-pointer on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at Footprint Center in Phoenix.
Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (9) celebrates after hitting a three-pointer on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at Footprint Center in Phoenix.
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 16: Natasha Cloud #0 and Sophie Cunningham #9 of the Phoenix Mercury celebrate after a play during the second half against the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on August 16, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 16: Natasha Cloud #0 and Sophie Cunningham #9 of the Phoenix Mercury celebrate after a play during the second half against the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on August 16, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
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Lexie Hull #10 of the Indiana Fever passes the ball around Sophie Cunningham #9 of the Phoenix Mercury during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Aug. 16, 2024 in Indianapolis.
Lexie Hull #10 of the Indiana Fever passes the ball around Sophie Cunningham #9 of the Phoenix Mercury during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Aug. 16, 2024 in Indianapolis.
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July 19, 2024; Phoenix, Ariz., U.S.; Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (L-R), center Brittney Griner and guard Natasha Cloud pose for a picture during the WNBA All-Star Skills Challenge.
July 19, 2024; Phoenix, Ariz., U.S.; Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (L-R), center Brittney Griner and guard Natasha Cloud pose for a picture during the WNBA All-Star Skills Challenge.
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Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham hugs one of her head coach Nate Tibbett’s daughters during the WNBA All-Star Game in Phoenix on July 20, 2024.
Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham hugs one of her head coach Nate Tibbett’s daughters during the WNBA All-Star Game in Phoenix on July 20, 2024.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (9) takes part in the WNBA All-Star Game Skills Challenge at Footprint Center in Phoenix on Friday, July 19, 2024.
Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (9) takes part in the WNBA All-Star Game Skills Challenge at Footprint Center in Phoenix on Friday, July 19, 2024.
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Sophie Cunningham #9 of the Phoenix Mercury dribbles against the Seattle Storm during the first quarter at Climate Pledge Arena on June 24, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.
Sophie Cunningham #9 of the Phoenix Mercury dribbles against the Seattle Storm during the first quarter at Climate Pledge Arena on June 24, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.
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Former Missouri women's basketball star Sophie Cunningham waves to the crowd during a college football game against South Carolina at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 21, 2023, in Columbia, Mo.
Former Missouri women's basketball star Sophie Cunningham waves to the crowd during a college football game against South Carolina at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 21, 2023, in Columbia, Mo.
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Sophie Cunningham competed for the University of Missouri (Mizzou) women's basketball team as a guard from 2015 to 2019. Pictured here Cunningham (3) celebrates with teammates Lauren Aldridge (5) and Jordan Roundtree (22) during the first half of game eight against the Kentucky Wildcats in the women's SEC Conference Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
Sophie Cunningham competed for the University of Missouri (Mizzou) women's basketball team as a guard from 2015 to 2019.

Pictured here Cunningham (3) celebrates with teammates Lauren Aldridge (5) and Jordan Roundtree (22) during the first half of game eight against the Kentucky Wildcats in the women's SEC Conference Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
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