WNBA player Sophie Cunningham stated in a recent podcast appearance that the FBI is monitoring approximately 20 individuals believed to pose a threat to her safety. Cunningham shared these concerns on Theo Von's podcast, highlighting what she described as a significant stalking problem within the league.
"We do have a lot of stalkers. I know I do," Cunningham said on the podcast. "And like that's a negative side of things that people don't think about. And so you do want to feel secure."
She further elaborated on the FBI's involvement, saying, "I have, I think, 20 people, kind of, that the FBI are watching for me."
Cunningham referenced a specific individual, Kevin Singh, who is currently detained in Indiana and faces charges including felony stalking, felony intimidation, and misdemeanor harassment. Singh has pleaded not guilty to these charges. According to court documents, Singh allegedly delivered a package to Gainbridge Fieldhouse containing a Guns N' Roses t-shirt and a letter. Prosecutors stated that his behavior escalated in February, leading to persistent social media messages, some described as explicit, even after a cease-and-desist letter was issued. Singh was subsequently banned from the arena.
In a lawsuit filed after being barred from the arena, Singh claimed he suffered financial losses, embarrassment, and emotional distress. He also alleged that the Fever's parent company threatened him with jail time. Prosecutors indicated that Cunningham initially dismissed Singh's actions as "another guy posting nasty things" but later became fearful, experiencing nightmares and feeling unsafe.
Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears commented on the case, noting that Singh has a prior criminal history, including probation for invasion of privacy. Mears emphasized that threats of violence are taken seriously, whether online or in person, and praised Cunningham for speaking out. "No one should have to endure harassment, intimidation or threats of violence, and every person deserves to feel safe in their workplace and throughout our community," Mears said.
Cunningham has previously faced public discussion regarding her stance on transgender athletes competing in women's sports, though she did not directly link her stalkers' motivations to this controversy. She did, however, acknowledge increased security measures implemented by the WNBA in recent years.
The issue of stalking is not isolated to Cunningham. In July 2025, Michael Lewis pleaded guilty to stalking Caitlin Clark and received a 2.5-year jail sentence. A spokesperson for the Fever declined to comment on the matter due to pending litigation.