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Updated Aug 8, 2026
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Royce White, former NBA player, plans to enter the WNBA Draft after announcing he is transgender.
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Royce White, former NBA player, plans to enter the WNBA Draft after announcing he is transgender.
Royce White, known as a former NBA player and recent GOP Senate hopeful, has declared his intention to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft following his announcement that he is transgender. This move has sparked widespread discussion regarding WNBA eligibility rules and transgender athlete participation, especially alongside similar declarations by Enes Kanter. The topic has gained significant traction online, leading to debates about the implications for women's professional basketball.
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