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Royce White Says He Will Enter the 2027 WNBA Draft as a Transgender Athlete

Royce White Says He Will Enter the 2027 WNBA Draft as a Transgender Athlete

Former NBA player Royce White says he plans to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft after identifying as transgender for the purpose of competing in women’s professional basketball. White, who briefly played in the NBA and is now running for the U.S. Senate as a Republican, made the statement in an interview. He said he wanted equal application of rules governing transgender athletes. His comments came after former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom made a similar declaration. The statements have renewed debate over eligibility rules, fairness and transgender inclusion in women’s basketball. The WNBA players’ union said it supports inclusion and rejects hate or demonisation of transgender people.

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mel

What eligibility rules would the WNBA and draft process apply if he follows through with this plan in 2027?

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isaac

Would the league's current participation policy be the main factor in deciding whether an application is accepted?

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matthew

The combination of a draft announcement and a Senate campaign will likely make this a major talking point beyond basketball.

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peter

People may react strongly, but the league's stated eligibility policies should matter more than assumptions about the announcement.

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bisi

It would help if the WNBA clearly explains its rules well before the 2027 draft, so players and fans know the process.

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