Sophie Cunningham (basketball)

Sophie Cunningham (born 16 August 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).

Sophie Cunningham
No. 9 – Phoenix Mercury
PositionGuard
LeagueWNBA
Personal information
Born (1996-08-16) 16 August 1996
Columbia, Missouri
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Career information
High schoolRock Bridge
(Columbia, Missouri)
CollegeMissouri (2015–2019)
WNBA draft2019 / Round: 2 / Pick: 13th overall
Selected by the Phoenix Mercury
Playing career2019–present
Career history
2019–presentPhoenix Mercury
Medals
Basketball
Representing  United States

College career

Cunningham played four seasons of college basketball at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri for the Tigers.[1]

Statistics
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG
2015–16 Missouri 323230.1.502.356.8315.83.01.10.32.414.0
2016–17 Missouri 313132.9.482.379.8485.33.40.90.33.417.5
2017–18 Missouri 313132.7.542.457.8364.73.00.80.13.018.5
2018–19 Missouri 353534.3.481.403.8395.92.81.20.32.917.8
Career 12912932.5.501.403.8395.43.01.00.32.917.0

Professional career

WNBA

Cunningham was selected as the thirteenth overall pick of the 2019 WNBA draft by the Phoenix Mercury.[2] 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.[3] Cunningham is the eighth Missouri alum to be drafted into the WNBA and is the highest selection for a former Tiger.

References
  1. "Sophie Cunningham - Women's Basketball - University of Missouri Athletics". mutigers.com.
  2. "Sophie Cunningham Drafted by the Phoenix Mercury". Retrieved July 31, 2019.
  3. "Cunningham Makes Phoenix Mercury's Opening Night Roster". Retrieved July 31, 2019.


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