Cunningham's passion, toughness and authenticity make her a natural fit for one of America's fastest-growing coconut water brands
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Once Upon A Coconut, the rapidly growing premium coconut water brand known for bringing personality, flavor and authenticity to the beverage aisle, today announced professional basketball player Sophie Cunningham as its newest teammate.
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