Royce White declares for 2027 WNBA Draft, identifies as transgender woman
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 7:01 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Royce White has announced plans to declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft, identifying as a transgender woman. His declaration follows a debate over inclusion in women's sports, ignited by remarks from Sophie Cunningham. White aims to challenge the WNBA to clarify eligibility rules for female players, a topic currently under discussion among league stakeholders. White expressed a desire to play alongside women in his athletic prime and suggested that this move is intended to provoke necessary conversations about gender identity in sports.
- •Royce White is declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft.
- •He identifies as a transgender woman in his announcement.
- •White's decision aligns with the recent debate in women's sports.
- •The WNBA is discussing eligibility rules for transgender athletes.
- •White aims to provoke discussions on gender identity in sports.
- 7:01 AMYahoo Sports — Former NBA player Royce White explains and defends his decision to declare for the WNBA Draft
"Former NBA player Royce White has spoken in detail about his plans to declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft. White joined fellow former NBA player Enes Kanter in declaring for the WNBA Draft after the recent debate sparked by Sophie Cunningham over excluding ‘biological men’ from women’s sports.
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