Fans were stunned after Sophie Cunningham became the latest WNBA player to join Project B. The league's official page posted the news on its social media, announcing yet another name from the league, following Nneka Ogwumike, Jewell Loyd, and her Indiana Fever teammate Kelsey Mitchell.

We talked with Sheldon ahead of AU's February start date about joining the offseason league, her fit with the Mystics, how she's advancing her game and her famous on-court battles with Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark that date back to when the two played against each other in college. This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.

A CBS broadcaster’s surprise on-air moment with Caitlin Clark, while she quietly supported her boyfriend at a game, showed how far her visibility has grown

Clark, the top pick of the Indiana Fever in the 2024 draft, has been credited with bringing millions of new viewers into the WNBA. Clark, a two-time All-Star already, has a line of endorsement deals that have made her a millionaire, some dating to her record-smashing collegiate career at the University of Iowa.

During the 2025 WNBA season, Indiana Fever superstar guard Caitlin Clark suffered through a rough year. Injuries completely derailed her second professional campaign and Clark was only able to play in 13 total games. Unfortunately, the Fever saw many more injuries complicate their bid to win a WNBA championship.

The Dallas Wings secured the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft as a result of the draft lottery that took place on November 23. This is a massive win for the f

Clark has been considered a shoo-in for the 2028 Olympic Games roster, but making the FIBA World Cup in Germany is the more immediate goal for the 23-year-old.

Clark averaged 16.5 points, 5 rebounds, 8.8 assists and 1.6 steals in her brief time on the court last season. She was also voted as an All-Star for the second straight year, although she wasn’t able to enjoy the festivities as a player because of her injury.