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French transgender player Julien Tetart considers joining the WNBA

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 11:07 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

French transgender player Julien Tetart considers joining the WNBA

Summary

Julien Tetart, a transgender basketball player from Monaco Basket Association, expressed interest in joining the WNBA if contacted. She noted the challenges due to U.S. policies but emphasized that playing in the league is a childhood dream. The discourse surrounding transgender women in sports has intensified, sparked by Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham's recent comments. Those comments have drawn mixed reactions from the public and WNBA coaches. Currently, there are no trans athletes in the WNBA.

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Key Details

•Julien Tetart leads her league in scoring and rebounding.
•Cunningham's comments on transgender athletes generated significant media attention.
•Tetart mentioned she would consider joining the WNBA if approached.
•No transgender athletes are currently in the WNBA.

Latest Updates

11:07 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I won’t say no’: French transgender basketball star considering joining the WNBA

What they're saying

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The WNBA discourse has been anchored by the comments Indiana Fever reserve guard Sophie Cunningham made about transgender women in sports with other girls in an ESPN profile on her that was published on July 21. “I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I’m like, ‘I never once said that,’”…
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