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Sophie Cunningham steals the show before Fever-Valkyries with perfect California look originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Sophie Cunningham has become one of the WNBA's most recognizable personalities, and she reminded fans why before Thursday night's game against the Golden State Valkyries. The Indiana Fever guard arrived at Chase Center with a look that fit the California setting perfectly. Cunningham wore cut-off blue jean shorts, a red crop top featuring the words "BBQ Barbie," sunglasses and her signature pose for the cameras.
As expected, the outfit quickly caught the attention of Fever fans on social media and added another memorable entry to Cunningham's growing collection of pregame fashion moments.
California dreaming, Sophie Cunningham style
The veteran guard has never been afraid to showcase her personality, and Thursday's outfit was another example of why she has become one of the league's most-followed players. The casual California-inspired look matched the atmosphere in San Francisco and stood out even among a star-studded Fever roster that includes Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston.
While pregame tunnel walks have become a major part of sports culture, Cunningham has consistently found ways to make her appearances memorable.
Another tunnel walk, another viral moment
Cunningham's popularity extends well beyond her play on the court. Whether it's her social media presence, interactions with fans or eye-catching game-day fits, she has become one of the faces of the Fever's growing popularity. Thursday's appearance only added to that reputation.
The timing also made sense. Indiana entered the night riding a three-game winning streak and looking to earn another victory over the expansion Valkyries after beating Golden State 90-82 last week.
With national attention surrounding the rematch, Cunningham made sure the Fever were making headlines before the game even started.
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Golden State gets the win, but Cunningham got the attention
Unfortunately for Indiana, the night ended with a disappointing result. The Valkyries defended their home court with a 90-88 victory behind 25 points from Veronica Burton. The Fever had a chance to tie or win in the closing seconds, but Aliyah Boston's final shot missed as time expired.
Cunningham contributed late in the game, scoring a layup with under 30 seconds remaining to keep Indiana within striking distance. The Fever may have left San Francisco with a loss, but Cunningham once again found a way to capture attention.
On a night filled with stars, "BBQ Barbie" may have delivered the most memorable look of all.
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