In a moment that has melted hearts across the sports world, Shyanne Sellers and Faith Masonius, former teammates on the Maryland Terrapins women’s basketball team, have announced their engagement — and the news is spreading like wildfire.

The pair, who became fan favorites for their undeniable chemistry on the court and tight friendship off of it, revealed the news via a heartfelt joint Instagram post Sunday morning, captioned:

“From teammates to soulmates. She said yes

The accompanying photo captured a picturesque lakeside proposal, with Shyanne kneeling on one knee and Faith visibly emotional, hands over her face and the engagement ring sparkling in the golden hour sun. In true basketball fashion, both were still rocking sneakers — proving once a baller, always a baller.

From College Teammates to Lifelong Teammates

Sellers and Masonius played together for multiple seasons under Coach Brenda Frese at the University of Maryland, forming a dynamic bond as teammates. Sellers, known for her playmaking and energy, and Masonius, a gritty, versatile forward, developed a connection that extended far beyond fast breaks and rebounds.

Their leadership, friendship, and mutual support were visible to anyone watching. While neither publicly discussed their romantic relationship during college, the bond was clear — and fans often commented on their close friendship.

After graduating, both continued to support each other’s paths in life and sport, appearing at WNBA games together, collaborating on community events, and even doing joint interviews on podcasts discussing life after college basketball.

Angel Reese’s Joyful Reaction

One of the first and loudest reactions came from Angel Reese, the LSU star and WNBA rookie who also played with both Sellers and Masonius during her early days at Maryland.

Taking to social media, Reese posted:

“My girls are ENGAGED!!!  Love y’all so much!!! Can I be the flower girl or what?!

Reese’s love and excitement captured the energy of the broader fan community, who flooded the comments with everything from congratulations to wedding role suggestions (“Angel HAS to be a bridesmaid!”) to jokes about who would DJ the reception (someone even suggested DJ Khaled with “All I Do Is Win”).

Social Media Explosion

Within hours, the engagement post had racked up millions of views, with thousands of likes, shares, and comments from fans, teammates, celebrities, and sports icons.

Some notable reactions:

Aliyah Boston: “Omg this is BEAUTIFUL. Congrats queens!!

Sue Bird: “This is the kind of love story I live for. Congrats to both of you

Maryland Women’s Basketball Official Account: “Once a Terp, always a Terp. We’re crying in red and white rn

ESPNW: “Love. Hoops. Legacy. This one’s for the books.”

Even non-sports fans joined in, with the engagement trending on X (formerly Twitter) under tags like #BasketballLove and #TeammatesToSoulmates.

Representation, Visibility, and Joy

Beyond the sweetness of the moment, the engagement has sparked conversations about the power of LGBTQ+ representation in women’s sports. As athletes who grew up in a time when many queer relationships in sports were either hidden or erased, Sellers and Masonius are part of a growing generation who are living openly and proudly — and making space for others to do the same.

“Seeing two high-profile, talented women athletes celebrate their love in front of the world is powerful,” one fan wrote on Reddit.
“It’s not just a love story — it’s visibility, authenticity, and joy. And we need more of it.”

Their story adds to the growing wave of athletes — like Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe, Brittney Griner & Cherelle, and Courtney Vandersloot & Allie Quigley — who have helped redefine what love and identity in women’s sports can look like, publicly and unapologetically.

What Comes Next for the Couple?

Neither Sellers nor Masonius has announced a wedding date yet, but fans are already speculating on the location. Some are lobbying for a Maryland-themed ceremony at the Xfinity Center (complete with turtle cake, of course), while others are hoping for an outdoor, lakeside summer wedding in true proposal fashion.

The couple has also hinted in past interviews at wanting to “stay involved in the game” — whether through coaching, youth mentorship, or broadcasting — so we may be seeing more of them in both the sports and lifestyle spaces.

Wedding plans aside, one thing is certain: they’re still a team, just playing a different kind of game now — the one called forever.

From fast breaks to forever vows. From teammates to soulmates.

Congratulations to Shyanne Sellers and Faith Masonius — the basketball world is cheering you on, now more than ever.