Do they really believe that trans athletes should play in their league, or is it just a lot of hot air? Well, let's settle this and give Julie a chance to play. I mean Julie Tetart, the French trans, who is doing well over at the French league. Advertisement Speaking in an Instagram exchange, Tétart said joining the United States' top women's basketball league had long been a dream and revealed they would not reject an opportunity if one ever arose. The comments have renewed debate over transgender athlete eligibility and prompted fresh online searches asking whether the WNBA could eventually sign the French transgender basketball player.