Courtney Williams might be known for her fierce court presence with the Minnesota Lynx, but off the hardwood, she’s making even bigger plays—this time, in the romance department. The WNBA star is officially engaged to her longtime girlfriend, Shya, and the proposal details are as extra as her crossovers.
After dating since 2022, back when Williams was balling out for the Connecticut Sun, the couple leveled up their love game on November 7. The announcement hit Instagram, where Williams dropped an all-caps caption brimming with love and excitement:
“Wowwwww 🥹 it’s a forever thing now 🔒 🫶🏽 My fiancé yaaa hearr meeee.” If you weren’t tearing up already, are you even human?
A Proposal Worth a Highlight Reel
Forget a casual dinner or a cliche beach proposal—Williams brought her A-game. She blindfolded Shya (bold move, considering trust issues are real these days) and guided her to a rooftop decked out like the Met Gala of engagements. There, a giant glowing “Will You Marry Me?” sign awaited, surrounded by their friends and family.
Shya’s reaction? The kind of speechless joy you see when someone realizes they just got courtside tickets for life. Spoiler alert: She said yes, sealing the deal and sending Instagram into a frenzy.
Williams documented the entire event in a video that could rival Hollywood rom-coms, sharing every heartwarming moment with fans.
Shya’s Four Words Say It All
Fast forward 11 days later, and Shya is still not over it. Literally. In a series of Instagram story posts on Monday, she summed up her feelings with the kind of simplicity that makes poets jealous:
“Still not over this 🥹.”
“Such a special night 🖤,” she added in another post, likely causing their followers to collectively swoon.
Courtney’s Season of Wins
While Williams is clearly winning off the court, her 2024 season with the Lynx wasn’t too shabby either. The veteran guard helped lead her team to their first WNBA Finals appearance since 2017. Averaging 11.1 points, 5.5 assists, and 4.7 rebounds in all 40 regular-season games, Williams proved she’s as reliable as a double-knot shoelace.
Oh, and let’s not forget her playoff performance: 13.8 points, 6 assists, and 4.1 rebounds per game. She was even a finalist for Defensive Player of the Year because, apparently, she doesn’t believe in taking a day off.
As if that wasn’t enough, she’s gearing up to join the star-studded Unrivaled League this winter, founded by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier. Because when you’re Courtney Williams, the grind never stops—even when you’re planning a wedding.
What’s Next for the Lovebirds?
With the 2025 season and wedding planning both on the horizon, it’s safe to say Williams and Shya are about to have one jam-packed year. Whether it’s on the court or at the altar, you can bet Courtney’s going to show up and show out—just like she always does.
As for Shya’s Instagram updates? Let’s hope they keep rolling in because we’re all here for this love story. Congrats to the happy couple—now, who’s drafting them for Couple Goals of the Year?
