When Sophie Cunningham arrived in Indiana, few expected her to become such a vital piece of the team’s identity. That changed on June 17 in a heated clash with the Connecticut Sun. Cunningham’s physical defense against Jacy Sheldon got so intense that security intervened before the officials even stepped in. Moments later, Sheldon aimed at Caitlin Clark, escalating tensions further. The episode cemented Cunningham’s reputation as a protector of her teammates, as former teammate Bria Hartley now broke the silence.

On the Good Follow podcast with Ros Gold-Onwude, Connecticut Sun player Bria Hartley spoke about Sophie Cunningham’s mentality and how their relationship is after the Sophie Cunningham-Jacy Sheldon incident:

“I think at that point, Sophie may have gotten fed up in that moment an

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