draft class has brought millions and millions of fans to the league. “I’ve gotten to know Caitlin, and she’s a great person and really funny.”  alyst for the NBA’s Phoenix Suns doing pre-game, halftime, and post game shows. The Suns are quite good this season, thanks in large part to superstar Kevin Durant. She’s also made Phoenix her home. “I’ve been out here for about six years, and I’m starting to kind of


 said. “But with that comes a lot of responsibility.” Rest assured, she handles those responsibilities with ease and grace. “I owe everything to where I come from — the people, the blue-col- laredness, the morals — my family and friends have been a huge part in that. I truly am blessed and very grateful for everything I’ve been given. I don’t take anything for granted. I’ve had a lot of great experiences and met some really cool people, but I’ve also missed out on a lot of time with my friends and family. With great things 


What does the future hold for Sophie? No matter what it is, in- cluding the Sophie Cunningham Classic, she’ll do it with an infec- tious, successful smile.


“I don’t know, I really don’t. I’m just trying to take it one day at a  me. I just have to stay healthy. Hopefully, that will work out.


“I like to have kind of a child-like spirit. I like to have fun. I don’t


take things too seriously, but I do know there’s a time and place for that. But I like to make people smile. I like to make people laugh. I want to enjoy this life and embrace it.” So far, so very good.


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