Fever's Sophie Cunningham drops 'high IQ' claim to explain love for WNBA playoffs

Indiana Fever forward Sophie Cunningham says her love for WNBA playoffs is rooted in the mental side of basketball. Speaking on the “No Hesitation Show,” Cunningham described herself as a “very high IQ player,” linking that mindset to an enjoyment of studying opponents and manipulating matchups on both ends of the floor. She highlighted film breakdowns and the small adjustments teams make in postseason games, arguing that “little inches” often decide results. As the Fever prepare to close the regular season with Thursday’s game against the Minnesota Lynx, Cunningham arrives averaging eight points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.2 assists while shooting 46.8% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range.