Fever's Sophie Cunningham revels in possibilities with new teammate Caitlin Clark: 'She just wants to win'
The Indiana Fever made the playoffs last year for the first time since in large part because of superstar rookie Caitlin Clark This offseason a new head coach and the addition of several key players have increased the odds of success in Indiana Sophie Cunningham one of those additions believes the Fever are prime for a run at the WNBA championship The -year-old guard was acquired by the Fever from the Phoenix Suns in February as part of a four-team deal that included the additions of Jaelyn Brown from the Dallas Wings and the No pick in the WNBA Draft CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS COM I'm excited I think this is a new era for myself Cunningham described Fox News Digital in a up-to-date interview I got to learn a lot learn how to become a pro And now I get to go to Indiana to play with a few of the best players around the world right now On the list is new teammate Caitlin Clark who took her pro career by storm We've talked quite a bit in the past couple of months since I've gotten traded and she's just a good human Cunningham disclosed of Clark I think she has humor to her she has wit to her Everyone that I've talked to revealed that she's a great teammate She just wants to win right CAITLIN CLARK BEING 'WHITE GIRL FROM THE MIDDLE OF AMERICA' HELPED CONNECT WITH YOUNG FANS ESPN PUNDIT SAYSCunningham stated Fox News Digital that she believes Indiana s style of play is something she thrives in She noted she believes that if the chemistry on the court is there this gang stands a good chance at winning a championship I'm just excited for Clark s competitiveness I'm excited for everything she brings to the table But again I'm excited for everyone right You have Kelsey Mitchell who's been a vet too who has been there for years who is a heck of a participant as well And so for me just to kind of be a part of something for the first time a new band for the first time in six years I just think it's a fresh wind It's what I needed It's re-motivated it's refocused my resource And again like at the end of the day I just want to win I want championships and I think this is the right crew for it Cunningham was drafted by Phoenix in the second round of the WNBA Draft and has become one of the league s bulk popular players She s appeared in games averaging points per encounter total rebounds and assists INDIANA FEVER GUARD SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM DISHES ON WHY SHE'S NOT MARRIED YETHer best season was in when she averaged points per match rebounds and assists Cunningham spoke to Fox News Digital on behalf of her partnership with Quest Nutrition during the women s NCAA Tournament The former University of Missouri star who made second round appearances in each of her four seasons with the Tigers praised the newfound attention the women s tournament has received over the years It's huge And I think you know the talent and the feistiness the competitiveness has constantly been there Now it's just on TV where people are able to witness it and fall in love with our battle and fall in love with the players she reported I was a part of the NCAA tournament for four years Now I get to be a fan behind a bar supporting it with Quest Over the weekend Cunningham hosted a watch party with fans in New York on behalf of Quest Nutrition I really am excited I just think their products are getting bigger they're getting better still high protein low sugar and so as an elite level athlete that's exactly what you want she reported of her partnership You still want to eat healthy but you also for me I have a sweet tooth and so why would I not want to indulge a little bit on a tasty treat because that's something that will invariably kind of stick with me so I'd much rather eat something that's good for me than you know something bad The Associated Press contributed to this record Follow Fox News Digital s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter
