From “Mayor of Columbia” to Caitlin Clark’s Protector: Sophie Cunningham’s Rise

From “Mayor of Columbia” to Caitlin Clark’s Protector: Sophie Cunningham’s Rise

Sophie Cunningham has always had a knack for drawing attention — first as a homegrown basketball prodigy in Mid-Missouri, and now as one of the WNBA’s most recognizable and talked-about stars. But the version of Cunningham fans are watching today is a fully evolved force, far removed from the small-town blue-chip prospect who first started turning heads at Rock Bridge High School. Back then, Cunningham was already a winner. A four-year starter f…