Caitlyn Jenner Mulls 2027 WNBA Draft Entry to Highlight Trans Eligibility Debate
Caitlyn Jenner said on a podcast she might file for the 2027 WNBA draft to draw attention to the league’s trans-athlete rules.
On the “Planet Tyrus” show, Caitlyn Jenner revealed she has spoken repeatedly with Enes Kanter Freedom about the WNBA’s trans-athlete eligibility controversy and joked about submitting her name for the 2027 draft. Jenner emphasized her identity as a “real trans person” and referenced her 1970s NBA draft by the Kansas City Kings, now the Sacramento Kings, to illustrate her basketball background. She suggested the league would simply reject a male-identified player, prompting a broader debate.
Freedom recently posted a video demanding a public “peace summit” with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert after a confrontation with Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud. Jenner has long advocated keeping biological men out of women’s sports, citing Title IX as a protective measure. The discussion highlights ongoing tensions over gender inclusion in professional basketball.
Why it matters
The proposal spotlights the unresolved debate over trans athletes’ participation in women’s professional sports.
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