French trans phenom Julie Tétart looks WNBA-ready - so why hasn’t the ‘inclusive’ league called?
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Key Points:
- French trans basketball player Julie Tétart dominated the 2025-26 French women's Ligue 2 season with 21 points and 20 rebounds per game, leading the league in both categories and earning multiple awards except MVP.
- Despite her outstanding performance, Tétart and fellow trans player Aurore Pautou faced exclusion from certain accolades, sparking controversy and accusations of collusion among league voters.
- Former WNBA player Audrey Sauret and others have expressed concern that allowing trans athletes in women's leagues creates unfair competition and could discourage young female athletes.
- Tétart expressed openness to joining the inclusive WNBA but cited political and national barriers in the U.S. as obstacles, though she remains hopeful if an opportunity arises.
- The ongoing debate around trans athletes in women's sports continues to challenge leagues like the WNBA on inclusivity and fairness, with figures like Sophie Cunningham advocating for the protection of biological female athletes.
