Sophie Cunningham, Biography, Net Worth, Salary

Originally posted 2024-07-04 22:13:56.

Sophie Cunningham Biography

Sophie Elizabeth Cunningham was born on August 16, 1996. She is an American basketball player known for her exceptional contribution and skills to the sport. Sophie plays for the Phoenix Mercury of the Women’s National Basketball Association and is an analyst for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association.

Profile Summary

 Name: Sophie Elizabeth Cunningham

Date of Birth: August 16, 1996

Place of Birth: Columbia, Missouri, US

Education: Rock Bridge High School (Columbia, Missouri)

University of Missouri  (2015-2019)

Profession: Basket Baller

Relationship Status: 

Early Life and Educational Background

Sophie Cunningham was born and raised in Columbia, Missouri, US by her family. She completed her high school education at Rock Bridge High School in Columbia, Missouri, and she attended the University of Missouri from  2015 to 2019. Her Father, Jim, is a footballer, while her Mother, Paula, is a college-level Javelin Thrower. Sophie’s elder sister, Lindsey, is presently the assistant director of development for Missouri State Tigers.

Sophie’s family is blessed with many athletics; this can be traced back to her grandmother, Elizabeth, a softball player and basketball player. Her aunt was a hooper.

Career

At the University of Missouri, Sophie Cunningham played four seasons of college basketball back there.

She was picked as the thirteenth overall by the Phoenix Mercury in the 2019 W.N.B.A. and the eighth University Alum to be registered into the W.N.B.A.

Cunningham picked up the role of a recurring analyst for the Phoenix Suns in 2022. She analyzes matches on their Suns Live! Halftime, pregame, and post-game T.V. coverage.

Sophie Cunningham Wife

Sophie Cunningham is happily married to Virginia Murdoch. They both live in Melbourne.

Sophie Cunningham Salary

Sophie Cunningham has an annual average salary of $75,000.

On May 1, 2019, Cunningham signed a 4 year $189,522 contract with Phoenix.

On January 31, 2022, she also signed a year $75,000 contract with Phoenix.

On February 01, 2023, She signed a 2-year $304,500 contract with Phoenix.

Sophie Cunningham’s Net Worth

Sophie Cunningham has an alleged net worth of $300,000.

Sophie Cunningham Age

Sophie Cunningham is 29 years old as of 2024.

Sophie Cunningham Height and Weight

Sophie stands at a height of 1.85m (6 ft 1 in) and has a weight of 170ib (77 kg)

Sophie Cunningham Career Highlights and Awards

Below are some of Sophie’s awards from 2015 to date.

2015- McDonald’s All-American

2016- SEC All-Freshman Team

2016- SEC All-Freshman Team

2017- 2019- 3x First-team All-SEC

2019- Third-team All-American – AP, USBWA

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