Royce White announces entry in 2027 WNBA Draft as transgender athlete
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 7:06 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Royce White announced his intention to declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft, identifying as transgender. In a recent social media post, White expressed his desire to play basketball and addressed the backlash he has received since this announcement. He shared an old highlight video while commenting on his experiences and challenges since coming out as transgender. The announcement follows a comment from Sophie Cunningham regarding transgender athletes competing in women's sports. White, a former NBA first-round draft pick, has faced scrutiny and support from various athletes during this period.
- •Royce White announces WNBA Draft entry as transgender athlete.
- •White shares past highlights and addresses backlash on social media.
- •Announcement follows comments from Sophie Cunningham on transgender athletes.
- •White previously played for the Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings.
- •He is also running for U.S. Senate in Minnesota.
- 7:06 PMYahoo Sports — Royce White, ‘in my feminine era,’ adds another controversial post over ‘transgender’ claims
"It’s been an eventful few days for Royce White, and it appears it’s going to stay that way. White made another cryptic social media post on Saturday night, adding fuel...
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