Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham first joined the WNBA in 2019. After an iconic four-year collegiate career with the Missouri Tigers, Cunningham was selected 13th overall by the Phoenix Mercury in the 2019 WNBA Draft.
Cunningham spent the first six years of her career in Phoenix. She played a total of 182 regular-season games for the Mercury, averaging 7.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 22.8 minutes per contest. The 6-foot-1 guard also knocked down 1.4 triples on a 36.2% clip.
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Cunningham joined the Fever ahead of the 2025 season. Phoenix traded her to Indiana in a four-team deal that included the Connecticut Sun and the Dallas Wings.
After an impactful first season with the Fever, Cunningham signed a one-year deal in free agency in March to extend her stay in Indiana.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) against the Phoenix Mercury in the first half of a WNBA game.© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
It has been quite a journey for Cunningham in the WNBA. She was 22 when she first entered the league. The veteran will turn 30 in August.
Cunningham’s WNBA tenure has also seen significant changes in her physical appearance over the years. A year-by-year collage of Cunningham’s face throughout her WNBA career is currently making its rounds on social media.
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Cunningham’s change in physical appearance quickly drew attention on X.
“Talk about a glow up,” a comment read.
“Wow. She went from a cute girlfriend to a beautiful woman,” said another.
“She started losing tons of weight after the 2022 season… she was actually a better player when she was a big body and could bang down low in the paint,” a fan suggested.
“Ngl how she started is not how she finished,” a reaction read.
“6th year Sophie fire 🔥” another said.
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“legit aged like a fine Bordeaux,” wrote a user.
Regardless of how different she may look now, the fact of the matter is that she’s going to be a crucial part of the Fever’s roster in 2026.
Indiana has championship aspirations this season with Caitlin Clark back in the fold, and there’s no denying that Cunningham will play a key role as a member of her supporting cast.
Related: Caitlin Clark Leaves No Doubt on Her Opinion of Sophie Cunningham
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Apr 28, 2026, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
