Fever Campaign for Sophie Cunningham to Win Major WNBA Award

The Indiana Fever are campaigning for their star player, Sophie Cunningham, to earn recognition for her standout 2026 season. The team, now playoff-bound, is aiming to turn their offensive success into individual accolades. They are supporting not only Cunningham, but also Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell in the MVP race, Aliyah Boston for an All-WNBA nod, and Makayla Timpson for Most Improved Player.

The Fever amplified Cunningham's campaign via a 30-second hype video on social media, urging fans to vote for her as Sixth Person of the Year. Cunningham has been a crucial player for the Fever off the bench, averaging 8.4 points per game, while boasting a career-high field-goal percentage of 47.6 and a 3-point conversion rate of 44.1%.

Her offensive rating of 131.6 and effective field-goal percentage of 62.9 are the best in the league. Cunningham's impressive stats have earned her a career-best 2.9 win shares. However, despite her stellar performance, she is unlikely to win the Sixth Person of the Year award. Consensus favors Janelle Salaun, who has averaged 12.9 points and 3.9 rebounds for the Golden State Valkyries.

While Salaun doesn't match Cunningham's shooting efficiency, her defensive prowess aids a team that ranks second in the WNBA for the second consecutive season. It seems unlikely that Cunningham will surpass both Salaun and Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell as co-MVPs. Nonetheless, support for both campaigns remains strong as the Fever prepare to face the Connecticut Sun in their final game before the FIBA World Cup break.