Sophie Cunningham discusses challenges of being tall in basketball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 9:26 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever reflects on her experiences growing up as a tall girl. At 6'1", she faced ridicule from peers, particularly boys, for her height. In a recent podcast appearance, she shared that her family, including her mother and grandmother, supported her by instilling confidence and encouraging her to embrace her height as a 'superpower'. Cunningham's journey highlights the challenges and the positive reinforcement that shaped her success as a leading three-point shooter in the WNBA.
- •Cunningham grew up facing criticism for her height.
- •She credits her family for nurturing her confidence.
- •She views her height as an advantage in basketball.
- •Cunningham has become a prominent WNBA three-point shooter.
- •Her podcast appearance sheds light on overcoming adversity.
- 9:26 AMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham once revealed why boys always made fun of her ‘superpower’ growing up
"Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham faced major pushback because of her height growing up. Today, Sophie Cunningham is widely regarded as one of the best three-point shooters in the WNBA.
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