Sophie Cunningham has quietly turned into one of the most efficient bench players in the this season. The Indiana Fever guard has settled into a steady role off the bench and has given the team consistent scoring and defense throughout the year.
Cunningham, a 2019 second round pick out of Missouri, is in her second stint with Indiana after previously spending six seasons with the Phoenix Mercury. She has become a fan-favorite for her physical style of play and has now backed that reputation with career best shooting numbers.
Her production has stayed steady even as her role stays limited to 22.7 minutes a night, making her efficiency stand out even more this season.
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Fever Push Cunningham for Sixth Player of the Year
“Soph for 6th Player of the Year 💯,” the Fever wrote on X.
What’s Next for Sophie Cunningham
With the regular season winding down, Cunningham’s efficiency and physical defense fit the profile voters typically reward for the award. Indiana’s endorsement adds momentum to her case heading into the final stretch.The Fever will look for more of the same from Cunningham as the team pushes toward the postseason.
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