Sophie Cunningham's 'BBQ' Pregame Outfit Had Fever Fans' Attention
Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham has been a fan-favorite among WNBA fans for years now and as summer rapidly approaches, she's dressing for the occasion.
Taking to Instagram on Friday, Cunningham showed off one of her new outs. It consisted of jean shorts and a red & white top with the words "BBQ Baddie" written on the front.
"basketball, beers, and bbq amirite!?" Cunningham wrote in the caption.
Fans and teammates adored Cunningham's new outfit:
"BBQ baddie!!!!!" her teammate Lexie Hull replied in the comments.
"I need the rib tips and a side of Mac mama!" wrote Monique Billings.
"A Missouri girl definitely knows her BBQ," a third wrote.
"Basketball, beers, bbq, and don't forget brawls Spicy Sophie."
"Just a true Missouri country girl right here."
Cunningham in the WNBA
Sophie Cunningham has built a reputation as one of the WNBA's toughest and most competitive guards since entering the league in 2019. A standout at the University of Missouri, Cunningham was selected 13th overall in the 2019 WNBA Draft by the Phoenix Mercury. She spent her first six seasons in Phoenix, developing into a reliable three-point shooter and versatile wing player while helping the Mercury reach the 2021 WNBA Finals.
Ahead of the 2025 season, she was traded to the Indiana Fever, where she became a fan favorite thanks to her physical play, leadership, and floor spacing alongside stars such as Caitlin Clark.
Through the 2025 season, Cunningham had appeared in more than 210 WNBA games and averaged 7.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 0.7 steals per game while shooting nearly 37-percent from three-point range and over 86-percent from the free-throw line. Her best statistical seasons came with Phoenix in 2022 and 2023, when she averaged 12.6 and 11.3 points per game, respectively. In 2025, despite suffering a season-ending knee injury, she posted 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game while recording career highs in field-goal percentage and three-point percentage.
While Cunningham has not yet earned a WNBA All-Star selection or major league award, she has received recognition as one of the league's top role players and outside shooters. She was frequently mentioned in discussions for the WNBA Sixth Player of the Year award during her time with Phoenix and played a key role on multiple playoff teams.
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This story was originally published May 30, 2026 at 3:10 PM.