Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham has wowed followers with her latest Instagram photos as fans praise her style and growing profile.

Sophie Cunningham has left WNBA fans impressed after sharing a fresh collection of backstage photos and stylish pre-game looks on social media.

The Indiana Fever star, 28, has become a talking point both on and off the basketball court this season, with her fashion choices attracting attention almost as much as her performances.

Cunningham took to Instagram this week to share a series of photos showcasing some of her recent outfits, giving followers a glimpse of her style away from the action.

The post quickly sparked a reaction from fans, many of whom flooded the comments section with compliments.

One admirer simply wrote: “Iconic.”

Another enthusiastically declared: “Queen of my heart.”

A third fan praised the basketball star by commenting: “Queen of the court.”

A fourth added: “You absolutely rock.”

The enthusiastic response highlights Cunningham’s growing popularity among basketball supporters and social media followers.

The guard has steadily built a profile beyond her performances for Indiana, becoming known for her confident personality, eye-catching outfits and willingness to speak her mind.

Cunningham continues to impress on the court

While her latest Instagram post focused on fashion, Cunningham has also been making an impact with her performances for the Fever.

The Missouri-born basketball star has delivered a series of impressive displays, contributing points, rebounds and defensive intensity as Indiana continues its campaign.

During a 78-74 victory over the Seattle Storm on Sunday, Cunningham recorded 17 points, five rebounds and two assists.

The performance helped the Fever improve their record to 17-12, adding another important result to their season.

Cunningham’s scoring has also been a notable feature of her recent performances, with the guard averaging more than 12 points per game since mid-July, according to the original report.

Her contributions have helped strengthen her reputation as an important player for Indiana, particularly as the team navigates a competitive WNBA season.

The guard’s ability to make an impact on both ends of the court has also helped her attract a growing audience beyond traditional basketball fans.

WNBA star’s popularity grows off the court

Cunningham’s profile has expanded significantly away from basketball, with her social media following continuing to grow.

She now boasts more than 1.2 million followers on Instagram, where she regularly shares glimpses of her professional life, personal style and experiences with teammates.

That visibility has also opened up commercial opportunities for the Fever star.

Cunningham has secured brand partnerships with major companies, including Arby’s and Ring, as her popularity has continued to rise.

Her growing presence in the sports and entertainment worlds has made her a recognisable figure beyond the WNBA.

She has also moved into podcasting, signing a deal with The Volume, the digital media company founded by sports broadcaster Colin Cowherd.

Cunningham co-hosts the podcast Show Me Something alongside her high school friend West Wilson.

The show gives the basketball star another platform to discuss sports and share her personality with listeners outside the arena.

Her expanding media presence reflects the growing interest in athletes who build their personal brands alongside their professional careers.

Cunningham became a fan favourite after defending Caitlin Clark

One of the biggest moments in Cunningham’s rise to wider recognition came earlier in the season, when she stood up for Indiana teammate Caitlin Clark during a heated game.

In June, Cunningham was involved in a physical confrontation with Connecticut Sun player Jacy Sheldon after a series of fouls involving Clark.

The incident escalated when Cunningham threw Sheldon to the floor, resulting in Cunningham’s ejection from the game.

The moment generated considerable discussion among basketball fans, with supporters debating the physicality of the contest and Cunningham’s decision to intervene.

Her actions also brought renewed attention to the Fever guard, who became a prominent figure in conversations about protecting teammates and the intensity of competition in the WNBA.

Clark, 23, has been one of the league’s most closely watched players, attracting significant attention since entering professional basketball.

Cunningham has repeatedly defended her teammate amid criticism and debate surrounding Clark’s status within the sport.

Cunningham hits back at Clark’s critics

The Fever star recently addressed another debate involving Clark during an episode of her podcast.

Cunningham pushed back against people who questioned whether the young guard should be considered the face of the WNBA.

While acknowledging that the league has several outstanding players, Cunningham argued that Clark’s influence and popularity should not be dismissed.

“We have a lot of badasses in our league, and hell yeah, I’m all for that,” she said.

However, she took a stronger stance when discussing those who claimed Clark was not the league’s leading figure.

“But when people try to argue that she’s not the face of our league or that our league would be where we’re at without her, you’re dumb as s***. You’re literally dumb as f***,” Cunningham added.

Her blunt comments reflected the outspoken personality that has helped her attract attention both among basketball fans and across social media.

With her performances on the court, growing commercial partnerships and expanding podcast career, Cunningham has continued to establish herself as a prominent figure in women’s basketball.

And judging by the reaction to her latest Instagram photos, her influence away from the court shows little sign of slowing down.