Sophie Cunningham has become a social media sensation. The WNBA player seems to always know what to say, how to say it, when and where to comment. She has made quite the name for herself outside playing on the court with Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. Before going viral, Cunningham played college basketball at the University of Missouri. In four seasons as a Tiger, Cunningham made 129 starts and averaged 17 ppg, 5.4 rpg, and 3.0 apg, nice all-around numbers. They led to the Phoenix Mercury choosing her with the 13th pick overall, first in the second round, in the 2019 WNBA draft.Barry Werner, List WireWed, December 3, 2025 at 1:17 AM UTC·2 min readSophie Cunningham has become a social media sensation. The WNBA player seems to always know what to say, how to say it, when and where to comment. She has made quite the name for herself outside playing on the court with Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. Before going viral, Cunningham played college basketball at the University of Missouri. In four seasons as a Tiger, Cunningham made 129 starts and averaged 17 ppg, 5.4 rpg, and 3.0 apg, nice all-around numbers. They led to the Phoenix Mercury choosing her with the 13th pick overall, first in the second round, in the 2019 WNBA draft.
Sophie Cunningham, University of Missouri years
Former Missouri women's basketball star Sophie Cunningham waves to the crowd.Sophie Cunningham, University of Missouri years
Missouri guard Sophie Cunningham celebrates with teammates Lauren Aldridge, left, and Haley Troup. Syndication DesmoinesSophie Cunningham, University of Missouri years
Lindsey Cunningham (left) and Sophie Cunningham (right) pose with Mari Miller (center). Dsc 0966 2Sophie Cunningham, University of Missouri years
Lindsey Cunningham (middle, left) and Sophie Cunningham (middle, right) pose for a photo with members of the Missouri men's basketball team.Sophie Cunningham, University of Missouri years
Missouri guard Sophie Cunningham, second from right, huddles with teammates.Sophie Cunningham, University of Missouri years
Iowa forward Hannah Stewart goes for a rebound against Missouri guard Sophie Cunningham.Sophie Cunningham, University of Missouri years
Missouri guard Sophie Cunningham and Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle chase down a loose ball. 190324 Wbb Missouri 017 JpgSophie Cunningham, University of Missouri years
Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle makes a basket while Missouri guard Sophie Cunningham defends.Sophie Cunningham, University of Missouri years
Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer drives to the basket against Missouri forward Hannah Schuchts (13) and Missouri guard Sophie Cunningham.Sophie Cunningham, University of Missouri years
Missouri guard Sophie Cunningham talks with an official.Sophie Cunningham, University of Missouri years
Missouri forward Cierra Porter (21) and Missouri guard Sophie Cunningham (3) get tangled up with Drake guard Becca Hittner. 190321 Drake Missouri 030 JpgSophie Cunningham, University of Missouri years
Missouri guard Jordan Roundtree (22) celebrates with teammate Sophie Cunningham.Sophie Cunningham, University of Missouri years
Drake guard Becca Hittner (5) draws contact from Missouri guard Sophie Cunningham.Sophie Cunningham, University of Missouri years
Drake guard Nicole Miller defends Missouri guard Sophie Cunningham.Sophie Cunningham, University of Missouri years
Missouri Tigers guard Sophie Cunningham (3) goes in for the shot while being defended by Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Jordan Danberry.Sophie Cunningham, University of Missouri years
Missouri Tigers guard Sophie Cunningham goes in for the shot while being defended by Mississippi State Bulldogs forward Anriel Howard.Sophie Cunningham, University of Missouri years
Missouri Tigers guard Sophie Cunningham (3) dribbles the ball as Kentucky wildcats guard Jaida Roper defends.Sophie Cunningham, University of Missouri years
Missouri Tigers guard Sophie Cunningham celebrates with teammates Lauren Aldridge (5) and Jordan Roundtree (22).Sophie Cunningham, University of Missouri years
Missouri Tigers guard Sophie Cunningham controls the ball as Kentucky Wildcats guard Maci Morris defends.Sophie Cunningham, University of Missouri years
Tennessee's Rennia Davis makes the final shot of the game while she is defended by Missouri's Sophie Cunningham.Sophie Cunningham, University of Missouri years
Tennessee's Rennia Davis drives towards the basket while defended by Missouri's Sophie Cunningham.Sophie Cunningham, University of Missouri years
Missouri's Sophie Cunningham dodges Tennessee's Evina Westbrook.Sophie Cunningham, University of Missouri years
Tennessee's Zaay Green is fouled by Missouri's Sophie Cunningham. Tennessees Zaay Green (14) is fouled by Missouri's Sophie Cunningham (3) on Sunday, January 6, 2019.Sophie Cunningham, University of Missouri years
Missouri's Sophie Cunningham celebrates after getting a turnover against Tennessee. Kns Ladymissouri 0107Sophie Cunningham, University of Missouri years
Missouri Tigers guard Sophie Cunningham shoots over Georgia Bulldogs guard Taja Cole.Sophie Cunningham, University of Missouri years
Missouri Tigers guard/forward Jordan Frericks (22) guard Sophie Cunningham (3) and guard Lauren Aldridge (5) react late in the game against the Georgia Bulldogs.Sophie Cunningham, University of Missouri years
Missouri Tigers guard Sophie Cunningham attempts a shot against Georgia Bulldogs guard Taja Cole.Sophie Cunningham, University of Missouri years
Missouri Tigers guard Sophie Cunningham shoots against Georgia Bulldogs forward Mackenzie Engram.Sophie Cunningham, University of Missouri years
Missouri Tigers guard Sophie Cunningham (3) celebrates with Jordan Roundtree.Sophie Cunningham, University of Missouri years
Georgia Bulldogs guard Taja Cole0) handles the ball against Missouri Tigers guard Lauren Aldridge (5) and guard Sophie Cunningham (3).Sophie Cunningham, University of Missouri years
Missouri Tigers guard Sophie Cunningham (3) battles for a loose ball against Georgia Bulldogs forward Caliya Robinson.Sophie Cunningham, University of Missouri years
Missouri Tigers head coach Robin Pingeton talks with guard Sophie Cunningham.This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Best of Sophie Cunningham at University of Missouri in photos
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