Sophie Cunningham approaches historic shooting milestone in WNBA
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 7:07 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Sophie Cunningham is leading three WNBA stars as they pursue the 50-40-90 club during the 2026 season, a rare achievement in women's basketball. Currently, Cunningham is averaging 9.4 points, shooting 48.4 percent from the field, 43.7 percent from three-point range, and 89.4 percent from the free-throw line. She and fellow players Paige Bueckers and Kelsey Mitchell are close to meeting the club's requirements, which only two players, Elena Delle Donne and Napheesa Collier, have achieved in league history. With the second half of the season approaching, their performance will be closely watched as they aim to improve their shooting percentages and reach this significant milestone.
- •Cunningham is shooting 48.4 percent and needs to reach 50 percent.
- •Bueckers has met the 50 percent mark but needs to improve her 3-point and free-throw shooting.
- •Mitchell is averaging 23.3 points and needs to improve her free-throw percentage.
- •All three players are in contention with the season half complete.
- 7:07 PMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham leads three WNBA stars chasing one of basketball’s rarest achievements
"Sophie Cunningham is enjoying career-best shooting numbers and could join an exclusive WNBA club that currently has only two members.
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