WNBA star Cunningham hires 24/7 security amid stalker concerns

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 21:57 · Archive

WNBA player Sophie Cunningham has hired round-the-clock security after the FBI began investigating 20 individuals she says pose threats to her.

WNBA player Sophie Cunningham has hired permanent 24/7 security to travel with her after becoming concerned about her safety. The Indiana Fever guard revealed on her podcast that the FBI is investigating 20 individuals believed to pose threats to her.

Cunningham's public prominence has increased significantly over the past year. According to the New York Post, she gained more than 2.9 million Instagram followers between May and November 2026—more than any other top WNBA player or NBA player during that period. Her follower count more than tripled, from 1.4 million to 4.4 million.

Much of her profile surge followed controversial comments she made speaking out against protecting biological women against transgender athletes in women's sports. 'In certain places, people kind of knew who I was and I couldn't really go anywhere,' Cunningham said on her No Hesitation podcast. 'Now it's like, it doesn't matter what state, what city, it's everywhere.' She said the security arrangements would help her maintain a work-life balance while managing the increased attention.

How it is being reported

• Sophie Cunningham’s explosive social media growth during WNBA’s transgender controversy revealedThe numbers seem to back up Sophie Cunningham's security decisions.New York Post · 3 Nov, 21:42
• WNBA superstar Sophie Cunningham admits she has hired 24/7 security amid stalker fears and FBI probeCunningham has become one of the faces of the WNBA and has seen her fame skyrocket over the past 12 months, for both her performances on the court and her controversial comments off it.Daily Mail Sport · 2 Nov, 23:43

In this story: Sophie Cunningham · Indiana Fever · WNBA · Caitlin Clark · FBI

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