Royce White declares for 2027 WNBA Draft, identifies as transgender woman
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 12:09 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 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.
- 12:09 PMYahoo Sports — Royce White predicts the outcome of his WNBA bid after speaking to his legal team
- 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.
"Royce White is not done yet, as he continues to fight for a place to play in the WNBA next season. Former NBA first-round draft pick Royce White has largely pivoted away from basketball and into far-right politics, running as a Republican candidate in Minnesota.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 12:09 PMRoyce White predicts the outcome of his WNBA bid after speaking to his legal team
Royce White is not done yet, as he continues to fight for a place to play in the WNBA next season. Former NBA first-round draft pick Royce White has largely pivoted away from basketball and into far-right politics, running as a Republican candidate in Minnesota.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 7:01 AMFormer 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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