Sophie Cunningham WNBA 3-point snub
The gist
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, a 41.9% 3-point shooter, was left off the six-player WNBA 3-point contest field.
She calls the selection "clearly so political," disputing how the league picks its shooters.
How it unfolded
- Jul 21, 2026The WNBA announced six players for July's 3-point contest, all in the top 10 in made 3-pointers entering that day; Cunningham, a 41.9% shooter that season, was not among them.
- Jul 22, 2026Cunningham said she was "not surprised" by her exclusion from the competition.
- Aug 11, 2026She shared her plans for the All-Star break after the snub and took a subtle jab at the WNBA in a now-deleted post; a cryptic remark of hers also drew fan discussion.
Key terms
- All-Star break
- An annual exhibition game showcasing the top players of the WNBA, selected by fan and league voting.
Source: Wikipedia