Overview
- Sports Illustrated Swimsuit named WNBA players Sophie Cunningham and Napheesa Collier, plus sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, to its 2026 issue.
- Cunningham shared a TikTok teaser of her shoot, and her full feature is set for the May print edition.
- Collier underwent surgery on both ankles in January and used crutches during her beach shoot, as shown in SI’s behind-the-scenes video.
- The trio was photographed by Katherine Goguen at South Seas Resort on Captiva Island near Fort Myers, Florida.
- Cunningham will also appear on USA Network as an athlete contributor during the WNBA season, signaling more broadcast roles for active players.