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Indiana Fever endorse Sophie Cunningham for WNBA Sixth Player of the Year

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 8:05 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Indiana Fever endorse Sophie Cunningham for WNBA Sixth Player of the Year

Summary

The Indiana Fever have publicly endorsed Sophie Cunningham for the 2026 WNBA Sixth Player of the Year award. Cunningham has averaged 8.4 points per game along with career highs in field goal percentage (47.6%) and three-point percentage (44.1%). The award recognizes the league's top player coming off the bench, currently held by Naz Hillmon. Fan reactions to the Fever's support for Cunningham are mixed, with some praising her efforts while others question her candidacy. The Fever's announcement has garnered significant engagement online with over 10,000 likes on social media.

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Status Watch

•Cunningham has career highs in shooting percentages this season.
•The Fever's endorsement post on X/Twitter gained over 10,000 likes.
•Fan opinions on her candidacy are divided, with strong reactions both for and against.
•Naz Hillmon currently holds the Sixth Player of the Year title.
•Award voting is conducted by a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters.

Latest Updates

8:05 AMYahoo Sports — ‘The worst’ – Fans divided as Sophie Cunningham endorsed by Fever for WNBA award

What they're saying

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The Indiana Fever have thrown their support behind Sophie Cunningham to be named the 2026 WNBA Sixth Player of the Year. The Sixth Player of the Year is handed out to the league’s most valuable player coming off the bench as a substitute.
— Yahoo Sports

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