Sophie Cunningham earns Sixth Player of the Year recognition from The Ringer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 7:33 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Sophie Cunningham has been named the runner-up for the Sixth Player of the Year in The Ringer’s 2026 WNBA midseason awards, following a standout performance with the Indiana Fever. Despite not starting, Cunningham has shown significant impact through her shooting accuracy and defensive play, leading all Fever players outside the main trio in both scoring and playing time. Her versatility could lead to a potential starting role if Tyasha Harris continues to excel as a floor general for Indiana. Cunningham’s statistics include a 43.7 percent shooting rate from 3-point range, and she has become a defensive asset as well, challenging opponents effectively.
- •Cunningham recognized for Sixth Player of the Year by The Ringer
- •Averages 43.7% shooting from three-point range
- •Shows strong defensive capabilities against opposing players
- •Possibility of becoming a starter if current performances continue
- •Indiana Fever aims for championship this season
- 9:38 PMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham’s WNBA All-Star snub looks even worse after latest decision
- 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham earns surprising WNBA award recognition amid career-best Fever season
"Sophie Cunningham’s career-best shooting and improved defense earned major recognition while raising a fascinating question about the Fever’s lineup.
"Sophie Cunningham ranks among the WNBA’s most accurate outside shooters, but the Fever guard was still passed over for Friday’s 3-point contest.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 9:38 PMSophie Cunningham’s WNBA All-Star snub looks even worse after latest decision
Sophie Cunningham ranks among the WNBA’s most accurate outside shooters, but the Fever guard was still passed over for Friday’s 3-point contest.
- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 7:33 PMSophie Cunningham earns surprising WNBA award recognition amid career-best Fever season
Sophie Cunningham’s career-best shooting and improved defense earned major recognition while raising a fascinating question about the Fever’s lineup.
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