French Trans Player Puts WNBA Eligibility Debate in Focus With Notable Performance Against Top 2027 Draft Prospect’s Team

Julie Tétart had all but ruled out the possibility of ever playing in the WNBA. The 34-year-old French center has admitted that age is working against her and that there are simply better players competing at the highest level. But her performance on Wednesday may have done more than challenge her own doubts. It also gave those questioning her ability to compete against elite women’s basketball talent plenty to think about. In the Coupe de France Round of 16, Tétart went head-to-head with 19-year-old Aïnhoa Risacher, a projected top-15 selection in the 2027 WNBA Draft, and delivered an impressive performance.