Ex-NBA player, GOP Senate hopeful Royce White to declare for WNBA Draft as transgender

Former NBA player and GOP Senate hopeful Royce White announced he will declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft, claiming he identifies as transgender.

The former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom stands at 6 foot 10 inches.

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He made the announcement on Friday.

Royce White says he's declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft as a transgender woman, joining Enes Kanter Freedom in challenging the league's eligibility rules.

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Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom claimed he wasn't trying to "mock" or "disrespect" anyone with his WNBA statement.

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