Former NBA players have announced plans to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft, exposing a lack of clarity in the league’s transgender eligibility rules. The WNBA and its players’ union are facing growing pressure to clarify who is eligible to play in the league. August 11, (THEWILL) — The WNBA is facing growing pressure to clarify its player eligibility rules after former NBA players announced plans to enter next year’s draft, reigniting a heated debate over transgender athletes in women’s sport. Former NBA player, Royce White, has also said he plans to enter the WNBA Draft, adding another layer to the controversy. With former NBA players threatening to test the league’s current rules through the draft, pressure is mounting on the WNBA to provide a clear answer before the 2027 season.