Sophie Cunningham found her distraction at Fever practice — and it wasn’t basketball
Sophie Cunningham was distracted during an Indiana Fever practice when country music star Blake Shelton made a surprise visit. The unexpected appearance shifted the team's focus from basketball to a lighthearted fan moment. Even teammates like Caitlin Clark and coach Stephanie White embraced the interruption with enthusiasm.
- ▪Blake Shelton visited the Indiana Fever during a practice session.
- ▪Sophie Cunningham openly admitted to losing focus and being a fan of Blake Shelton.
- ▪Shelton arrived with a custom Fever jersey bearing his name.
- ▪Caitlin Clark welcomed Shelton, and the entire team enjoyed the surprise visit.
- ▪Head coach Stephanie White invited Shelton to return to a future practice.
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