French transgender basketball player Julie Tetart, currently playing in Monaco, has indicated she would not refuse an offer to play in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Tetart, 34, who publicly came out as transgender in October 2021, shared her perspective amid ongoing discussions about the participation of transgender athletes in women's sports.
"If they contact me, I won’t say no," Tetart told OutKick via Instagram direct messages on Monday. "But you have to be realistic: I’m old, and there are far better players than me!" She added that playing in the WNBA is a "childhood dream" but acknowledged the challenges.
Tetart's comments follow remarks by Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, who stated she wants to "protect young girls in sport who shouldn’t have to go against biological men." When asked about Cunningham's statement, Tetart responded with "Aucun," which translates from French to "None."
In the 2025-26 season, Tetart led France's second-tier Ligue 2 in both scoring and rebounding, earning Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and Domestic Player of the Year honors. She averaged 21.2 points, 20.2 rebounds, and two assists per game during that campaign.
The debate surrounding transgender athletes in sports has intensified, with various leagues and organizations reviewing their policies. Recently, the Women's Tennis Association updated its eligibility policy to include mandatory one-time genetic testing for all players, becoming the first professional sports league to implement such a measure.