Congratulations are pouring in for WNBA star Sophie Cunningham on Sunday evening.
Cunningham, 28, is in her first year with the Indiana Fever. She was traded from the Phoenix Mercury to the Indiana Fever this offseason. Cunningham, who starred collegiately at Missouri, has been a key guard for the Fever, also serving as Caitlin Clark’s quasi enforcer.
The former Phoenix Mercury guard took Jacy Sheldon to the ground during a game last weekend. Sheldon, who starred collegiately at Ohio State, had hit Clark in the eye earlier in the game. Cunningham has made it clear that she will stand up for Clark if the referees choose not to.
Cunningham has since been blowing up on social media. She’s hit one million followers on Instagram and has become one of the most-followed players in the sport.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – JUNE 19: Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) looks on before a WNBA game between the Golden State Valkyries and the Indiana Fever on June 19, 2025 at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA. (Photo by Matthew Huang/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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Cunningham is starting to profit off of her following, too.
The Indiana Fever guard announced a new endorsement with Ring on Sunday evening.
“On the court, I protect my team. At home, @ring protects me. 💙 #ad,” she announced.
WNBA fans love to see it.
“Yes girl 👏,” one fan wrote.
“I wonder how jacy basketball brand deal shoe sales are doing right now, I’m about to buy a second ring cam,” one fan added.
“Get that bag Sophie! Me and the kids are proud of you! 😍🥹😄,” another fan added.
“I love that things are going so great for you. It’s like you became America’s sweetheart overnight. Movie actress in the future? You never know. Congratulations on all your well deserved success,” one fan added.
“Buying a ring camera in Seattle bc of this ad. Thanks soph! 😆,” one fan added.
It’s cool to see that Sophie Cunningham is starting to benefit from her following in a major way.
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