Former NBA Player Royce White Declares for WNBA Draft, Demanding Clarity on Gender Eligibility
Royce White announced his intention to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft, identifying as a woman for professional basketball purposes and challenging the league's criteria for player eligibility.
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Former NBA player Royce White has announced his decision to declare for the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) Draft in 2027, stating he identifies as a woman for the purpose of professional basketball. His declaration follows a similar announcement made earlier by fellow former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom.
I'm transgender. I'm a woman. I identify as sometimes identifying as a woman for purpose of basketball, professional basketball, so I'll be declaring for the WNBA draft in 2027 as well.
White expressed confidence in his potential performance, asserting he would be
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