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Former Mizzou Guard a Part of WNBA Commissioner's Cup Victory: The Buzz

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Jul 1, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) celebrates after making a three point shot against the Minnesota Lynx in the second half during the Commissioner's Cup final at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
Jul 1, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) celebrates after making a three point shot against the Minnesota Lynx in the second half during the Commissioner's Cup final at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images | Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Former Missouri women's basketball guard and current Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was the recent winner of a WNBA tournament, as the Fever took home the Commissioner's Cup. Indiana defeated the Minnesota Lynx 74-59 to secure the win and the trophy.

Cunningham logged 26 minutes and recorded 13 points in the game, adding seven rebounds and an assist to her total. Her intensity on both sides of the ball has stood out in recent weeks, especially while playing alongside rising star Caitlin Clark.

The former Tiger guard is averaging 5.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1 steal per game in her first season with the Fever. This is her seventh season in the WNBA after spending her first six with the Phoenix Mercury.

With Missouri, Cunningham averaged 16.9 points across four seasons, shooting 50.1% from the field and 40.3% from three. She also averaged 5.4 rebounds and three assists in her time in a Tiger uniform.

Did you notice?

  • The two-way signing of former Missouri Tigers guard Tamar Bates was made official by the Denver Nuggets earlier on Tuesday.
  • Eli Drinkwitz will take his shot at adding three-star cornerback Jaxon Gates to the 2026 recruiting class on July 8.
  • A look into the resume of the recently promoted Kyle Smithpeters on the Missouri men's basketball staff:

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Michael Stamps is attending the University of Missouri pursuing a degree in journalism. He joined Missouri Tigers On SI as a recruiting writer in 2023, but his beats have subsequently included football and basketball, plus recruiting. Michael is from Papillion, Neb.

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