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Sophie Cunningham hired security to travel with her 24/7 after ‘20 stalker’ reveal
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham says she has hired round-the-clock security to travel with her, as rising public recognition has made it difficult to go about her usual routine. She described the change on the “No Hesitation” podcast, following earlier comments that she was dealing with stalkers.
Cunningham said she believes the FBI is monitoring about 20 people in connection with her safety. One man, Kevin Singh, was arrested in June on stalking, intimidation and harassment charges; an affidavit says he delivered a letter and a T-shirt to the Fever’s arena in September 2025. Cunningham also drew attention for comments about transgender athletes and received public praise from Donald Trump, contributing to increased attention around her.
In short
- Cunningham says security will accompany her around the clock.
- She says about 20 people are being monitored by the FBI.
- A man was arrested on stalking and related charges.
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The case for
Hiring round-the-clock security can be a reasonable precaution when a public figure reports repeated stalking and a person has been arrested on related charges. The attention Cunningham has received may make ordinary routines harder to manage, and she need not wait for a threat to escalate before taking steps to protect herself.
The case against
Constant security can be costly and intrusive, and the reported arrest and monitoring claims do not by themselves establish the level of risk posed by every person involved. A thoughtful critic could question whether round-the-clock protection is proportionate, while recognising that the available details may not capture the full threat assessment.
Explained simply
Sophie Cunningham is a professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever, a team in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). As players become more widely recognised, attention from the public can extend beyond games and make everyday activities harder to manage.
Cunningham has previously spoken about stalkers and has said the FBI is monitoring people in connection with her safety. A man named Kevin Singh was arrested in June on stalking, intimidation and harassment charges; an affidavit says he delivered a letter and a T-shirt to the Fever’s arena in September 2025.
Cunningham has also attracted attention for her comments about transgender athletes and for receiving public praise from Donald Trump. Those are part of the wider context around the public attention she has described.