Caitlin Clark has become one of the most talked-about athletes in sports, with her second season in the WNBA set to begin with the Indiana Fever. After a stellar rookie year where she earned Rookie of the Year honors and led her team to the playoffs, expectations for Clark’s sophomore season are sky-high, with many predicting that she could be an MVP candidate. The Fever have also made strategic moves to bolster their roster around Clark, including acquiring guard Sophie Cunningham from the Phoenix Mercury.
Cunningham, fresh off a strong 2024 season with the Mercury where she averaged 8.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.0 steals per game, is eager to team up with Clark. In a recent media session, Cunningham spoke highly of her new teammate, offering a thoughtful take on what Clark has done for the sport of women’s basketball. “Caitlin Clark has changed our game in the best possible way in every way,” Cunningham remarked, emphasizing Clark’s significant impact on women’s basketball and the influx of new fans that her success has brought to the sport.
In addition to praising Clark, Cunningham also shared the moment she found out about her trade to the Fever. “I was actually poolside when I found out, and there’s a lot of emotions just because I have been out there so long, but to be honest, my original thought was ‘heck yeah, we’re about to go win a championship,’” Cunningham recalled, expressing her excitement about joining a team with championship aspirations.
The combination of Clark’s explosive talent and Cunningham’s added depth to the Fever lineup has fans excited for what’s to come in the 2025 season. With their eyes set on a championship, Indiana’s revamped roster looks ready to take on the competition and make a deep postseason run.
