Julie Tétart has made it clear that a move to the WNBA is something she would embrace if the opportunity ever presents itself.
When asked whether she would consider playing in the WNBA, the French basketball standout responded simply:
“If they contact me, I won’t say no.”
While the comment was brief, it arrives at a time when transgender athlete participation has become one of the most discussed topics in women’s basketball.
A Dominant Season in France
Tétart is coming off an eye-catching campaign with Monaco Basket Association in France’s Ligue Féminine 2.
According to Sofascore, Tétart averaged approximately 21 points, 20 rebounds and two assists per game, establishing herself as one of the league’s most productive players. During the season, Tétart also produced multiple dominant performances, including a game in which she grabbed 30 rebounds.
The season earned Tétart several individual honors, including Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and Domestic Player of the Year, placing her among the most decorated players in the league.
Those accomplishments have naturally led to questions about whether Tétart could eventually pursue opportunities outside of France, including in the WNBA.
WNBA Conversation Continues
Tétart’s comments come as the WNBA has found itself at the center of a broader public discussion surrounding transgender athlete participation.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham recently weighed in on the issue, saying:
“I want to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in a sport who shouldn’t have to go against biological men.”
Cunningham’s remarks generated widespread discussion across the sports landscape, with supporters and critics expressing differing views on social media and in sports media.
Shortly afterward, Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve was photographed wearing a shirt reading “Trans Kids Belong” before a game against the Indiana Fever. Reeve later said she and Cunningham had a respectful conversation despite their differing perspectives, underscoring the range of opinions that continue to surround the issue.
No Indication of WNBA Interest
At this point, there is no public indication that a WNBA franchise has contacted Tétart or that the league is pursuing the French standout.
Likewise, neither the WNBA nor its teams have publicly commented on any potential interest in bringing Tétart to the league.
Still, Tétart’s comments leave little doubt about where she stands should that opportunity ever arise.
“If they contact me,” Tétart said, “I won’t say no.”
Whether that opportunity ever materializes remains to be seen, but with a dominant résumé in France and the broader conversation around transgender athlete participation continuing throughout women’s sports, Tétart’s name is likely to remain part of that discussion in the months ahead. case
