“New Boyfriend?” — Sophie Cunningham Dating Rumor Explodes After Photos Hit Over 19 Million Views
The reaction says more than the photos themselves.
Sophie Cunningham has remained in the headlines on account of a whole lot more than her role on the Indiana Fever. Her comments on transgender athletes in women’s sports made her one of the WNBA’s most talked-about players, drawing praise from conservative media and criticism from others within the league.
That reputation shaped how many fans viewed her off the court, too. Some assumed her politics extended into every corner of her personal life.
A new viral photo suggests otherwise, and the internet’s reaction tells its own story.
Viral Photos Reignited Dating Speculation
Sophie Cunningham (Photo Via Imagn Images)
A fan account shared a snap showing Cunningham cozied up with a man on a boat, claiming she’d hard launched.
Others identified the man as Frank Adams, the head athletic trainer for Grand Canyon University’s men’s basketball program. The post racked up more than 16 million views within hours, despite neither Cunningham nor Adams confirming any relationship.
Sophie Cunningham revealed her new boyfriend. https://t.co/wfHZOLN1dt
— Fever Updates (@FeverUpdate) September 11, 2026
The two have been linked before. They’ve reportedly been spotted together at GCU games and a bowling event dating back to earlier this year, though both have stayed silent on the speculation each time it resurfaced.
What stood out most this time wasn’t the relationship rumor itself, but how loudly some fans reacted to Adams’ race.
“Oh they ain’t gonna like this..,” one fan wrote.
“Shorty having a black boyfriend is literally the most funniest possible outcome,” another user quipped.
“Talked all that s**t about her while she was invited to the cookout the whole time,” a third fan joked.
“Uh oh. Fox News will not like her anymore,” someone wrote.
“She just lost all her lore,” another added.
“POV: faceless dudes are crying in the comments like a bunch of fucking weirdos. God forbid people date whoever they want,” one fan wrote, pushing back against the pile-on.
Cunningham Has Stayed Consistent Under Growing Scrutiny
Sophie Cunningham. Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
Cunningham has faced intense public scrutiny for months now, largely stemming from her comments in an ESPN feature on transgender athletes earlier this year.
She’s refused to walk back those remarks despite widespread criticism from fans and media, insisting her stats speak for themselves on the court.
Cunningham hasn’t addressed the relationship nor the reaction surrounding it. Given how quickly her name tends to trend these days, that silence likely won’t last long.
