Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has called for a return to more demanding coaching styles, criticizing what she perceives as a trend toward softer approaches in the sport. Cunningham made her comments following the Fever's game against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on August 22, 2026.
The 26-year-old guard, wearing number 8, was seen reacting to a call during the first half of the matchup. Her remarks emphasize a desire for coaches to adopt more rigorous and demanding methods.
