Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham made a homecoming trip during the WNBA off-season, returning to Columbia, Missouri, with her older sister, Lindsey Cunningham Hudson. The visit was documented by the official Mizzou Women’s Basketball Instagram account, which shared a carousel of photos showing the sisters with players on the current Tigers team.
The post was captioned with a plain yellow heart emoji and quickly attracted attention on social media. Cunningham responded in the comments with a short message, “MIZ!!!”, signalling that she still supports her former team.
Fans respond warmly to the Mizzou homecoming
The comment section filled with affection for the guard, known for her explosive energy and competitive nature. Fans called her “World’s sweetheart” and “Queen of the court”, while another suggested a future in coaching, writing that a “Coach Sophie” role would help develop the next generation of players.
Cunningham’s bond with Missouri predates her professional career. She built a reputation as a Missouri star during a four-year college career, during which she scored a school-record 2,187 points. Her path later took her to the Phoenix Mercury before she joined the Indiana Fever.
Cunningham’s busy schedule after the Fever’s playoff exit
Cunningham is using her break to rest and catch up with college friends. However, she has a significant piece of business to handle in the coming days and weeks, according to the report.
Since the coaches’ decision to knock Indiana out of the playoffs, the 6-foot-1 guard has been in high demand. For now, though, her visit to Mizzou serves as a reminder of why she remains one of the most loved figures in women’s basketball.
