'It’s Game Over': Sophie Cunningham Warns WNBA On Caitlin Clark’s Rising Greatness

She’s not flashy like Clark or as dominant in the paint as Aliyah Boston, but what Sophie brings? Grit. Attitude. That raw “I got you” energy. And let’s be real—every team needs someone like that.

Since she joined Indiana, it’s like the whole squad leveled up. The chemistry? It’s loud. The confidence? Even louder. You can tell they’ve got something real going, and Sophie sees it too.

“This is a special group that we have, and so when we can just go out there and have fun and be competitors and feed off of each other, it’s just easy,” Cunningham said after Friday’s win.

“And when people are smiling—you don’t ever see Kels (Kelsey Mitchell) get like that—it’s just like, ‘Oh, yeah, we’re in it,’ and when other teams see that, it’s game over.”

And she’s not wrong. The vibe around the Fever is different now. On-court hustle, off-court hype—whether it’s reposting each other’s plays or hyping a teammate in the comments, they’ve got each other’s backs. That stuff matters.

Cunningham: Caitlin Clark’s Fiercest Ally in the Fever Lineup

Sophie Cunningham came over in that multi-team trade during the offseason, and she didn’t waste time making noise. Her shooting helps, sure, and the defense is tough—but it’s the attitude that’s been game-changing.

Remember when she checked Jacy Sheldon after that eye poke on Clark? That wasn’t just a foul. That was protection. That was: “Touch her again, and you’re gonna see me.” That kind of loyalty doesn’t show up on the box score, but it hits different.

Sophie didn’t come here to chill. She came to spark something. And so far, she’s doing just that.