Sara Crudo criticizes inclusion of Julie Tetart in women's basketball
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Professional basketball player Sara Crudo has publicly voiced opposition to the participation of transgender athlete Julie Tetart in women's basketball leagues. Crudo and Tetart previously played together for two seasons at Monaco Basket Association in the French LF2. During a recent interview, Crudo described the inclusion of transgender players as unfair, citing her firsthand experience sharing the court with Tetart. While addressing rumors regarding Tetart’s potential entry into the WNBA draft, Crudo characterized such reports as inaccurate. Crudo stated that her comments are intended to advocate for the protection of women's sports and clarified that her position is not an attack on the transgender community. She expressed confusion regarding the French Federation's past decisions to allow the roster placement.
- •Sara Crudo played with Julie Tetart for two seasons at Monaco Basket Association.
- •Crudo publicly challenged the fairness of transgender athletes competing in women's basketball leagues.
- •Crudo denied rumors that Tetart intends to register for the WNBA draft.
- •The remarks were made during a guest appearance on a YouTube channel hosted by Royce White.
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I played against WNBA players’ – Ex-teammate shares how Julie Tetart would fare in the league
- 2:35 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Very unfair’ – Sara Crudo takes a stand against former trans teammate Julie Tetart
"The Julie Tetart saga is getting a lot of attention once again after former teammate Sara Crudo spoke out. Enes Kanter and Royce White turned their media stunt into an unintended beacon for actual transgender athletes looking at the WNBA.
"Julie Tetart is causing quite a bit of controversy after rumours she is joining the WNBA. Sara Crudo and Julie Tetart spent two seasons running the court together for Monaco Basket Association in France’s LF2.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 6:35 PM‘I played against WNBA players’ – Ex-teammate shares how Julie Tetart would fare in the league
The Julie Tetart saga is getting a lot of attention once again after former teammate Sara Crudo spoke out. Enes Kanter and Royce White turned their media stunt into an unintended beacon for actual transgender athletes looking at the WNBA.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 2:35 PM‘Very unfair’ – Sara Crudo takes a stand against former trans teammate Julie Tetart
Julie Tetart is causing quite a bit of controversy after rumours she is joining the WNBA. Sara Crudo and Julie Tetart spent two seasons running the court together for Monaco Basket Association in France’s LF2.
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