The Unrivaled league is making headlines with many WNBA stars making an impact in the 3-on-3 format. While many players from the inaugural season missed season 2, other popular stars missing included Sophie Cunningham.
The players had a quiet offseason, mainly due to her injury. But the star had her annual event. On the inaugural day, she expresses her excitement following the successful launch of the signature event. And now with the conclusion of the same, the player had a special message for her hometown fans.

Sophie Cunningham With Love For Her Hometown People
The 29-year-old had been a fan favorite for many reasons, and her ease around the fans is one of the reasons. The player arranged her annual tournament and once again found success with it. Fans even shared a post saluting the player’s grand gesture.
Cunningham responded with love for her hometown fans, writing, “I love my hometown and the people in it.”
I love my hometown and the people in it<3 https://t.co/IYdeVXG1ZH
— Sophie Cunningham (@sophaller) January 12, 2026
The event was at Columbia College in Columbia. It started on January 9, and the star used the opportunity to honor military personnel & families with discounted tickets. The player had many sponsors for her event, and she passed all the perks to the fans.
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Although the star had success with her signature event, she has a plan for her post-WNBA career.
Sophie Cunningham Plans Her Post-WNBA Career
The Fever forward played a significant role in the team’s success so far, and now has her eyes set on one more career. On her podcast, ‘Show Me Something’, the player talked about her future career.
“I would love to coach, but I also think I want to get married and I want to have a family. The life of coaching is not so ideal for all that. So there’s that. I’d love to do broadcast. I would love to be in the entertainment space. So, who knows?” said Cunningham.
While the player is still in her prime, she can still play for at least four years. She further pointed out that her retirement is still a considerable distance away. On the podcast, Cunningham expressed her desire to play for at least eight to ten years more.











