White plans to enter 2027 WNBA Draft as transgender player
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 11:18 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Former NBA player White announced intentions to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft during an interview with Fox News on August 8, 2026. White, who is also running for Senate in Minnesota's Republican Primary on August 11, self-identifies as transgender and stated, "I sometimes identifying as a woman for purpose of basketball." This announcement follows a similar declaration from Enes Kanter Freedom earlier the same day, signaling growing interest in the WNBA from former NBA players.
- •White announces WNBA Draft plans on August 8, 2026.
- •Self-identifies as transgender and a woman for basketball.
- •Running for U.S. Senate in Minnesota's Republican Primary.
- •Enes Kanter Freedom also declared plans for the WNBA Draft today.
- 11:18 AMYahoo Sports — “I’m transgender. I’m a woman.” White told Fox. “I …
"“I’m transgender. I’m a woman.” White told Fox. “I …
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