Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a basketball profile for Sophie Cunningham:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Sophie Elizabeth Cunningham
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: August 16, 1996
  • Hometown / Place of Birth: Columbia, Missouri, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
  • Weight: 165 lbs (≈ 75 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 1 inch
  • Shoe Size: Size 12
  • Jersey Number:
    • College: #3 (with Missouri Tigers)
    • WNBA: #8 (with Indiana Fever)
  • Position: Guard / Shooting guard (and small forward as secondary)
  • High School: Rock Bridge High School — Columbia, Missouri
  • College: University of Missouri (2015–2019)
  • WNBA Draft (team, year, pick): Drafted in 2019, Round 2, 13th overall by Phoenix Mercury
  • Teams Played For:
    • Phoenix Mercury (2019–2024)
    • Indiana Fever (2025–present)
    • [Off-season / overseas]: Played for Melbourne Boomers in Australia 2019–2020 WNBL off-season.
  • Game Stats: College stats | WNBA career stats | WNBA playoff stats
  • Championship Rings: — As of now, no public record of any WNBA championship ring for her. (Her career highlights do not list a WNBA championship.)
  • Children: No credible information found to confirm that she has children. Recent media indicates she joked about having “baby fever,” referencing becoming an aunt, but that does not confirm children.
  • Siblings: She has at least one sister: Lindsey Cunningham (older sister), who also played basketball at Missouri.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Sophie Cunningham fits the profile of a competitive two-way wing archetype, bringing scoring ability along with a physical edge on the perimeter. Defensively, she typically takes on wing assignments, using effort and strength to stay in front of opposing guards and contest shots while contributing on the boards. Offensively, Cunningham’s role centers on perimeter scoring and spot-up shooting, with the ability to attack closeouts, finish through contact, and keep the ball moving within the offense. She combines a solid 6-foot frame with strength and balance, traits that help her handle physical play and remain effective on both ends of the floor. Overall, her style reflects an energetic, hard-nosed approach, blending outside shooting, hustle plays, and defensive competitiveness.

Fun Facts

  • Sophie grew up in a very athletic family: her parents competed in college sports (her mother in track and field, her father in football), and other relatives also played at Missouri.
  • She earned a black belt in taekwondo by age 6.