Sophie Elizabeth Cunningham was born on 16 th day of August 1996 and is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).
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As of December 15, 2022, Cunningham became a guest analyst for the Phoenix Suns Suns Live! pre-game, halftime, and post-game TV coverage
Cunningham played four seasons of college basketball at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri for the Tigers
Cunningham was selected as the thirteenth overall pick of the 2019 WNBA draft by the Phoenix Mercury.
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After making the final roster with the Mercury, Cunningham would play under head coach Sandy Brondello and alongside the likes of Brittney Griner, DeWanna Bonner, and Diana Taurasi.
Cunningham is the eighth Missouri alum to be drafted into the WNBA and is the highest selection for a former Tiger.
Does Sophie Cunningham play overseas?
With a bit of wanderlust, during two of Sophie’s WNBA seasons, she traveled overseas to play international basketball. She played down under in Australia with the Melbourne Boomers (2019-2020) enjoying beach life.
Is Sophie Cunningham still with the Phoenix Mercury?
The three-time WNBA Champion Phoenix Mercury have re-signed Sophie Cunningham to a multi-year deal, the team announced today.
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