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Royce White Joins WNBA Draft Debate | Salt Lake City News
Royce White, Minnesota Senate hopeful and former NBA first-rounder, is sparking national debate by announcing he’s entering the WNBA draft — claiming he identifies as a transgender woman and that his wig is on the way. Joining him in the conversation is Enes Kanter Freedom, who made a similar splash earlier. Neither has filed official paperwork with the WNBA, which still maintains its policy: only women can play. Their moves are widely seen as symbolic statements amid the ongoing national conversation about transgender athletes in women’s sports — not serious bids to compete. Both athletes…
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