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“My 1st Wig!”: Royce White Shows Off New Look as he Begins “Feminine Era” Amid Plans to Declare for WNBA Draft

A former NBA player is challenging the WNBA's gender eligibility policy, sparking debate and attention.

By · Published August 11, 2026  09:48 UTC · Updated August 11, 2026  21:41 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: A former NBA player is challenging the WNBA's gender eligibility policy, sparking debate and attention.
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The WNBA's gender eligibility policy is under scrutiny. Royce White, a former NBA first-rounder, has declared his intention to test the WNBA's transgender policy. He has begun a "feminine era" and shared a photo of himself wearing a wig.

White is not the only former NBA player considering this move. Enes Kanter Freedom has also announced his plans to declare for the 2027 WNBA draft. The WNBA's lack of clarity on its gender eligibility policy has been noted by Fox News.

The policy's future is uncertain.

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Who is Royce White?

Royce White is a former NBA first-round draft pick.

What is the WNBA's gender eligibility policy?

The WNBA's gender eligibility policy is currently under scrutiny due to Royce White's and Enes Kanter Freedom's declarations to test it.

What is Enes Kanter Freedom's role in this?

Enes Kanter Freedom has also declared his intention to test the WNBA's transgender policy by declaring for the 2027 WNBA draft.

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