Getting to know…Jacia Cunningham
Preferred pronouns: Her/she
Date of Birth: 1/28/2004
Birth Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Social Media
Twitter: @Jaciacunningham
Instagram: @1k.ciaa
Facebook: Jacia Cunningham

Sports Information
Sports played in high school: Basketball and track 
Individual Sports Honors or Rankings: 
High School
MPS city gold conference player of the year
First team All conference
PGH ranked #10 in the state
WBCA All-Star
1,111 career points in three years
WSN ranked #15 in the state
Averaged 22.1 points per game, 7.1 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 4.9 steals

College
Was ranked top three in points for most of the 2023-24 season
Led Chicago State in points, averaging 13.6 ppg
Had second most points in a game in CSU WBB history with 37
What is your favorite sports memory? Probably beating a team in high school that was picked to beat us
Who has been most influential in your athletic career? Russel Westbrook and Arike Ogumbowale

Academics
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: Communications

Family
Daughter of Alina and John Cunningham
Brothers and/or sisters: Brothers Brian and Jalen Cunningham 

Fun 
What is ONE thing most people don't know about you? I’m good at every sport I try and I want to be on TV, whether it’s playing my sport, on a reality TV show or just acting
What is your dream job? Professional Basketball player/ Actress
Why did you choose Chicago State? I want to be a part of the change that’s about to happen at Chicago State. I want to do something different. 
Do you have a sports hero? Russel Westbrook , I just love watching his game and his intensity and his drive while he is playing. Every time I see him play, he gives it his all and I love the motion that he has while he’s playing basketball and I always felt like I could relate to him and connect with him when he comes to that part of the game.
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? Hanging out with friends and family and cracking jokes and just being able to laugh and make other people laugh.
What is something you can brag about yourself besides your athletic accomplishments? That I am funny.
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team? Russel Westbrook and Arike Ogumbowale
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? Competitive
What is your favorite food? Seafood boils
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Soul Food
What or who motivates you to work hard? My dreams and goals and being able to take care of myself and my family and get them everything that they ever wanted.
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? To get closer with God and read my Bible more.
Name three famous people you want to have over for dinner: Will Smith, Russel Westbrook and J. Cole 
What is your go-to song at Karaoke night? Mr Telephone Man by New Edition
Can you sing? Like, really sing? Yes, I'm the best singer in the world
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? Rich and famous and giving back to the community.
How many languages do you speak? English and a little bit of Spanish