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Sophie Cunningham inducted into Mizzou Hall of Fame amid Fever free agency status

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 2:36 AM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Sophie Cunningham inducted into Mizzou Hall of Fame amid Fever free agency status

Summary

Sophie Cunningham was inducted into the Mizzou Hall of Fame during the university's Homecoming weekend. This milestone marks her as the first athlete to receive this honor from Mizzou, following a successful college career where she scored 2,187 points. Cunningham's professional season with the Indiana Fever concluded after a playoff exit, and she is now an unrestricted free agent. Indiana Fever general manager Amber Cox praised Cunningham's contributions to the team but did not confirm future plans.

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By the Numbers

•Cunningham is the first athlete inducted into the Mizzou Hall of Fame.
•She scored 2,187 points at the University of Missouri from 2015 to 2019.
•Her professional season with the Fever ended in a playoff loss.
•Cunningham is now an unrestricted free agent after her contract expired.
•Fever GM Amber Cox commended Cunningham's leadership and performance.

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2:36 AMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham Makes History Away From WNBA With Hall of Fame Induction Amid Pending Decision on Fever Future

What they're saying

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Sophie Cunningham’s legendary connection with the University of Missouri reached another milestone this weekend. The former Mizzou star has officially made history with her alma mater again, this time in a way no athlete (male or female) before her has.
— Yahoo Sports

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