The Indiana Fever have made it known that they are hunting for a championship after a series of solid offseason moves. One such addition would be Sophie Cunningham, who made a name for herself with the Phoenix Mercury.

She’s known as a decent sharpshooter, and the additional firepower could definitely help Caitlin Clark’s team this year. She has proven that shooting from deep may really be her forte during one of the Fever’s practice sessions before their season opener vs. the Sky.

Cunningham’s Jaw-Dropping Shot During Fever’s Practice

A clip circulating during a Fever practice session shows the team erupting, with Clark herself dropping to the floor in disbelief and elation as Cunningham’s audacious attempt finds nothing but a net.

This shot highlights the potential for electrifying moments for the new-look Indiana Fever. Fresh off a groundbreaking rookie season in 2024, Clark captivated the league, averaging an impressive 19.2 points, 8.4 assists, and 5.7 rebounds per game for the Fever. She was named an All-Star and also set a new single-season assist record, cementing her status as one of the top point guards in the league. Her offensive firepower and court vision were on full display, injecting unprecedented energy into the WNBA.

As for Cunningham, the Fever acquired her as a part of a significant four-team trade that became official on February 1, 2025, Cunningham brings valuable experience and is a perimeter threat. Throughout her WNBA career, Cunningham has been a respected competitor known for her toughness and shooting ability.

Over her six seasons in the league, she holds career averages of 7.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.4 assists. In the 2024 season with the Phoenix Mercury, she averaged 8.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.0 assists, shooting 37.8% from three-point range.

The image of Clark’s stunned reaction to Cunningham’s shot underscores the excitement and camaraderie building within the Fever squad. As they integrate new talent like Cunningham with their returning core, moments of improbable skill and shared celebration are sure to become a Hallmark of their season, whether in a game, practice, or just having fun on the court.

The Fever also made a flurry of other roster moves in addition to trading for Cunningham. They resigned Clark’s backcourt mate Kelsey Mitchell and signed the veteran and All-Star DeWanna Bonner from Connecticut. Clark and Cunningham leading the backcourt, with Boston anchoring the paint. Many project this Fever team to do something special this season and make a hopeful deep playoff run.

The Fever look to take this high energy into the season as it kicks off tomorrow, May 17, 2025 when they host Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky.