Transgender star Julie Tetart showcases power in Monaco video as WNBA remains silent
French transgender player Julie Tetart released a new training video displaying her strength, yet no WNBA team has approached her.
Julie Tetart, a French transgender basketball phenom now 34, unveiled a video this week with Monaco Basket Association that showcases a highly conditioned physique and readiness for the upcoming 2026-27 LF2 season. The clip stresses her muscle, core, and leg strength, implying she could pose a serious challenge to WNBA star Angel Reese, who currently leads the league in second-chance points. Tetart told OutKick she would not refuse a WNBA invitation, yet no team has contacted her despite the league’s proclaimed pro-trans stance.
The piece details Reese’s rebounding statistics and questions the WNBA’s hesitation to sign Tetart as a potential "Reese stopper." It urges a general manager to act if they aim to win, presenting Tetart as an easy solution to curb Reese’s dominance.
Why it matters
The story highlights a disconnect between the WNBA’s trans-inclusion claims and its actual player recruitment.
How this story developed
- Aug 10 WNBA chief outlines league's plan to address transgender athlete debate
- Aug 16 The WNBA subreddit now filters any mention of Sophie Cunningham’s name.
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