Talk about a scheduling conflict, because Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has been trying to get on “Dancing with the Stars” for years, but the WNBA season keeps slamming the door shut. She’s got a vision for herself on the show, believing her dance skills would absolutely crush it, but the timing just hasn’t worked out for the past couple of years.
The Dance Floor Dream vs. The WNBA Grind
Cunningham, who drops buckets for the Fever, has openly shared her passion for dancing. She grew up with it, loves putting together choreography for TikTok, and truly believes she could go far on “Dancing with the Stars.” Here’s the kicker: the show’s filming schedule kicks off in September. And what’s happening in September for WNBA players? The regular season is winding down, and the playoffs are just firing up. You can’t be focused on rehearsing a samba while you’re battling for a postseason spot, right? Cunningham, a natural in front of a camera, expressive and confident, totally gets that the show demands a preparation level way beyond a quick social media dance. But the WNBA calendar simply doesn’t leave room for all the travel, rehearsals, and live performances when a player needs to be locked in with their team.
Offseason Moves: On The Court And Off
Cunningham was a real contributor for Indiana in 2026. She put up 7.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.2 assists across 43 regular-season games, coming off the bench in 40 of those appearances. She brought that veteran presence and a crucial scoring option to the second unit. The Fever finished strong at 28-16, snagging the No. 6 seed, even though their season ended in the first round against the Las Vegas Aces. Now, though, Sophie is an unrestricted free agent after her one-year deal with Indiana expired. So, her future in the league is a major offseason question, which means her “Dancing with the Stars” ambition is more of a “maybe someday” rather than an imminent career shift. She hasn’t announced any show appearances because, frankly, basketball commitment has always come first.
A WNBA player’s offseason is short, and that September overlap between a season that runs deep and the show’s production is brutal. It would take some serious coordination if she ever wanted to make it happen. For now, the dance floor dream can stay on the list while she weighs her next moves in the league. If a future season ever opens up a workable window, though, you know she’d bring that personality and dance background to a whole new audience. The timing has shut the door for the last couple years, but it hasn’t erased the idea. Sophie Cunningham’s fans know she is absolutely open to the challenge whenever basketball finally gives her the room to take it.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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