He said:After careful consideration and reviewing the current eligibility guidelines,I’m officially declaring myself a WNBA prospect. My team and I have carefully examined the WNBA’s eligibility criteria and governing framework surrounding self-identification and inclusion. Based on the current guidelines, I can and am officially declaring my eligibility for the upcoming WNBA draft in April 2027. I’m simply asking that the current rules be applied equally to everyone — the rules that represent the very values many WNBA players and coaches have publicly advocated for. Asked whether he would proceed unless the league did make such a statement, White replied, “Oh, no, I’m declaring.