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Royce White attends Fever-Sun game courtside, declares for WNBA draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 6:30 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Royce White attends Fever-Sun game courtside, declares for WNBA draft
Summary

Royce White attended the WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun on August 28, wearing a blonde wig. His appearance coincides with his declaration for the 2027 WNBA Draft, despite being reportedly told he might not be eligible. White emphasized his position on representation for Black transgender athletes in sports, stating, "We have a right to exist and be included." Legal assistance is being provided to White in his pursuit of entering the league. This comes after tensions during a previous game involving fellow NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, who faced ejection after a disagreement.

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  • •Royce White sat courtside at Fever-Sun game on August 28.
  • •He wore a blonde wig and declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft.
  • •White stated the importance of Black trans representation in sports.
  • •He may pursue legal action if unable to enter the draft.
  • •Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from a previous game due to a dispute.
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  • 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Royce White Wears Blonde Wig While Sitting Courtside at Fever-Sun Game After Declaring for 2027 WNBA Draft
What they're saying
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“They better bow for a beautiful Black Trans Lesbian,” he wrote on social media

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Connecticut SunIndiana FeverWNBABasketball

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