Sophie Cunningham Goes Viral With Offseason Bikini Photos and Prepares for Fresh Start With Indiana Fever

WNBA sharpshooter Sophie Cunningham ignited a social-media frenzy after posting sun-drenched snapshots from a beach getaway with three close friends. The quartet’s minimalist swimwear, relaxed smiles, and carefree poses spread across Instagram and X within hours, transforming a simple vacation into one of the week’s hottest sports conversations.

The attention is nothing new for the 28-year-old wing, whose pre-game style has become appointment viewing. Fans still talk about the floral cut-out dress—selected by her mother—that showed subtle tan lines last year, and her bold color-block minis regularly light up arena tunnels long before tipoff.

Cunningham doubled down on that fashion flair in her latest post, stepping out in a vivid emerald bikini that again highlighted those signature tan lines. Joined by three equally radiant friends, she proved that confidence off the hardwood can command just as much attention as a fourth-quarter dagger three.

Her on-court résumé is steadily growing too. Last season with Phoenix, the 6-foot-1 guard averaged 8.4 points, drained nearly 38 percent of her shots from deep, and added 3.9 rebounds plus 2 assists per game—numbers that suggest even brighter days ahead.

Those days will unfold in Indiana after a recent four-team trade delivered Cunningham and the No. 19 draft pick to the Fever. Teaming up with rookie sensation Caitlin Clark, she is expected to stretch defenses with her perimeter shooting and guard multiple positions as she begins her seventh WNBA campaign.