Former NBA player Royce White officially declares for 2027 WNBA Draft as league's culture war continues

EXCLUSIVE: Former NBA player and men's college basketball star Royce White has officially declared for the WNBA Draft .

White's notice of draft declaration was signed on Monday and sent to the WNBA League office, as seen in a copy obtained by Fox News Digital.

The declaration was signed by White's legal counsel, former U.S.

Congressman Matt Gaetz .

"As of the signing of the attached declaration, Ms.

White identifies as a transgender woman.

Consistent with Article XIII, Section 1(a) of the 2026–2033 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the WNBA and the WNBPA, Ms.

White affirms her eligibility to be considered for selection on that basis," Gaetz wrote in the notice.

"Ms.

White further affirms, consistent with Article XIII, Section 1(b)(i), that she will be at least twenty-two (22) years of age during the calendar year of the Draft and has no remaining intercollegiate eligibility.

We respectfully request written confirmation of the League's receipt of this notice within ten (10) business days of the date above, and a written determination of Ms.

White's eligibility status, including the basis for any determination, at the League's earliest opportunity.

We appreciate your attention to this matter and are available to discuss at your convenience." White wrote in the notice, "As of signing this declaration, I identify as a transgender woman." FORMER NBA PLAYER ROYCE WHITE SAYS HE IS DECLARING FOR NEXT WNBA DRAFT AFTER ENES KANTER ANNOUNCEMENT White has provided a statement to Fox News Digital addressing the declaration.

"FBA Trans Lesbains matter and we have a right to exist.