Whenever a college superstar enters the W, there’s a distinct level of scrutiny that they have to overcome. “First look at Paige Bueckers. How do we feel?” People ask questions, and they want fiery, opinionated responses. Recently, West Wilson asked Indiana Fever’s very own ‘protector’, Sophie Cunningham, about the new rookie in town. We’ve seen Cunningham go to war for her teammates and leave everything on the court–aggression, desire, and a willingness to fight. But game recognises game, and that’s the way it has been for decades now.
“I love her.” Cunningham replied as she appreciated the young rookie. “I just like love her vibe and her energy, and I just think that she’s a good freakin’ human, and she’s a great basketball player.” The six-foot-one guard shared her experiences chatting and going up against the standout UConn alum. But she even took it a step further!
The thing is, Sophie Cunningham is a selfless player. She runs the entire 94 feet with an intense desire to win. So, when she saw a similar fight in Paige Bueckers, the Indiana Fever guard expressed a pretty powerful sentiment. “She’s a helluva player, and she plays the right way. I would love to play with her at some point in my career for sure.” These aren’t small words, not by any means.
For Cunningham to say it on her own podcast means that she truly respects the young Dallas star. It will be interesting to see whether this dream pairing will actually come true someday!
(This is a developing story…)
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