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Indianapolis Star
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Through the years: New Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham
FEVER Indiana Fever President of Basketball and Business Operations, Kelly Krauskopf, and Indiana Fever COO and General Manager, Amber Cox, introduced guard Sophie Cunningham to the media on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Clark Wade/IndyStar, Clark Wade/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK Via Imagn Images Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham meets with the media on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Clark Wade/IndyStar Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) rushes up the court against Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (9) on Friday, July 12, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Hollars/IndyStar, Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 03: Sophie Cunningham #9 of the Phoenix Mercury poses for a portrait during the WNBA media day at Footprint Center on May 03, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by) Christian Petersen, Getty Images Getty Images Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK Sophie Cunningham speaks to members of the media at Player 15 HQ in Phoenix on Sept. 26, 2024. Diannie Chavez/The Republic, Diannie Chavez/The Republic PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 30: Guard Sophie Cunningham #9 of the Phoenix Mercury fouls guard Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever during the second quarter at Footprint Center on June 30, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. Chris Coduto, Getty Images Grace Hollars/IndyStar Sophie Cunningham speaks to members of the media at Player 15 HQ in Phoenix on Sept. 26, 2024. Diannie Chavez/The Republic Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (9) is introduced before the game against the Connecticut Sun on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at Footprint Center in Phoenix. Owen Ziliak/The Republic Owen Ziliak/The Republic Getty Images Hoops Hype INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 16: Natasha Cloud #0 and Sophie Cunningham #9 of the Phoenix Mercury celebrate after a play during the second half against the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on August 16, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by) Getty Images Lexie Hull #10 of the Indiana Fever passes the ball around Sophie Cunningham #9 of the Phoenix Mercury during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Aug. 16, 2024 in 19, 2024; Phoenix, Ariz., U.S.; Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (L-R), center Brittney Griner and guard Natasha Cloud pose for a picture during the WNBA All-Star Skills Challenge. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham hugs one of her head coach Nate Tibbett's daughters during the WNBA All-Star Game in Phoenix on July 20, 2024. Patrick Breen/The Republic PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 19: Sophie Cunningham #9 of the Phoenix Mercury competes in the Kia Skills Challenge ahead of the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game at Footprint Center on July 19, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by) ORG XMIT: 776176811 ORIG FILE ID: 2162734181 Getty Images Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (9) takes part in the WNBA All-Star Game Skills Challenge at Footprint Center in Phoenix on Friday, July 19, 2024. Joe Rondone/The Republic July 19: Phoenix Mercury star Sophie Cunningham is introduced before the WNBA All-Star Skills Challenge at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. Mark J. Rebilas, TODAY Sports Diannie Chavez/The Republic PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 09: Sophie Cunningham #9 of the Phoenix Mercury poses for a portrait during media day at Footprint Center on May 09, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by) Getty Images Getty Images Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (9) on the bench prior to a game against the Mystics at the Footprint Center in Phoenix on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK Getty Images Mercury Sophie Cunningham (9) shoots in warmups prior to the home opener at the Footprint Center on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Patrick Breen/The Republic Former Missouri women's basketball star Sophie Cunningham waves to the crowd during a college football game against South Carolina at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 21, 2023, in Columbia, Mo. Abigail Landwehr/Tribune Mar 8, 2019; Greenville, SC, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Sophie Cunningham (3) celebrates with teammates Lauren Aldridge (5) and Jordan Roundtree (22) during the first half of game eight against the Kentucky Wildcats in the women's SEC Conference Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports Joshua S. Kelly, Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Big 12 winners in the 2025 recruiting cycle
© Patrick Breen/The Arizona Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images National Signing Day has come and gone for the class of 2025 and as per usual, there is plenty of talent headed to the Big 12. Rivals highlights a few teams here that especially stood out: FINAL BIG 12 CLASS RANKINGS MORE 2025 NSD: ACC winners | Big Ten winners | SEC winners | Ranking the QB classes | Ranking the RB classes | Comparing 2025 five-stars to NFL stars | Texas assistant Chris Jackson wins Rivals National Recruiter of the Year | Top recruiters in each Power Four conference | How Texas won the 2025 recruiting title | Texas' 2025 class | National Signing Day Announcement Guide NSD INTERVIEWS: Cal coach Justin Wilcox | UNLV coach Dan Mullen | TC Lewis, father of Colorado QB commit Julian Lewis | Florida State coach Mike Norvell | South Carolina coach Shane Beamer | SMU coach Rhett Lashlee | Maryland coach Mike Locksley | Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith | USC coach Lincoln Riley | Iowa general manager Tyler Barnes | Indiana coach Curt Cignetti | West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez | Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire | Arch Manning's HS coach Nelson Stewart The Sun Devils went from back-to-back 3-9 seasons (one under coach Kenny Dillingham) to 11-3 this year with a berth in the College Football Playoff. While that might not show all the dividends in the 2025 recruiting class, it certainly will in 2026 and Arizona State is already off to a hot start there. Back to 2025, it wasn't bad, either. Four-star tight end Aaron Ia is a big-bodied prospect who can move, block, stretch the field and he has great hands. Arizona State might have found a gem in four-star Cameron Dyer out of lightly-recruited New Mexico. Loading up along the offensive line was also a massive focus in this recruiting class as the Sun Devils added seven there. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH ARIZONA STATE FANS AT © Troy Taormina-Imagn Images At one point this season it looked like coach Dave Aranda was on some shaky ground especially after the Bears fell to 2-4 heading into their bye week. But something special was found after that as Baylor railed off six-straight conference wins before losing to LSU in the bowl game. With that momentum, and with Aranda saving his job, the Bears found some success late in the recruiting class and nothing was bigger than keeping four-star linebacker Kaleb Burns as Oklahoma and Oregon were working hard to flip him. More help on the defensive side of the ball was added in long four-star edge rusher Kamauryn Morgan. There were also some key additions on offense led by four-star running back Michael Turner Jr. and four-star receiver Taz Williams Jr. The Bears actually loaded up at receiver with former four-star Jacorey Watson another name that could have a big impact in Waco. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH BAYLOR FANS AT © Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Being tied for fifth in the Big 12 and No. 42 nationally in the team rankings is not necessarily an enviable position for Colorado but again this is a class of quality and not necessarily quantity. The Buffaloes landed the conference's only five-star in quarterback Julian Lewis, who flipped to Colorado from USC and has superstar potential. High four-star receiver Adrian Wilson flipped to Colorado from Arizona State. Four-star defensive end London Merritt flipped from Ohio State. Four-star offensive lineman Carde Smith flipped from USC. The Buffaloes went to Texas and landed four-star receivers Quanell X. Farrakhan Jr. and Quentin Gibson. There are only 14 signees because coach Deion Sanders leans so heavily on the transfer portal but this is a very solid recruiting class. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH COLORADO FANS AT © Denny Medley-Imagn Images TCU is one of only two Big 12 teams along with Colorado to have five four-star signees and the Horned Frogs are definitely upgrading on both sides of the ball. On offense, four-star quarterback Adam Schobel ended up with TCU after a wild recruitment that saw multiple commitments to other programs within the conference and four-star receiver Dane Jones is an elite playmaker who had nearly 1,000 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns in his senior season. The Horned Frogs' defense was significantly upgraded as well. No. 1 junior college prospect Kelten Mickell picked TCU over Kansas State, South Carolina, Tennessee and many others. Mickell was a big JUCO addition and then TCU also beat out other in-state programs for four-star defensive end Chad Woodfork and also added four-star defensive back Micah Strickland. With Texas and Oklahoma off to the SEC, TCU has finished third numerous times recently in the Big 12 rankings and now had the top recruiting class in the conference. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH TCU FANS AT
