{"id":2118610,"date":"2026-08-29T20:01:42","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T17:01:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2118610"},"modified":"2026-08-29T20:01:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T17:01:42","slug":"the-wig-is-back-royce-white-shows-up-courtside-at-the-fever-game-despite-the-wnba-ban","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2118610","title":{"rendered":"The wig is back: Royce White shows up courtside at the Fever game despite the WNBA ban"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/e00-xlk-ue-marca-en.uecdn.es\/files\/article_main_microformat\/uploads\/2026\/08\/29\/6a930c1044d29.jpeg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"ue-c-article\">\n<div class=\"ue-l-article__header\">\n<div class=\"ue-l-article__main-column\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__header \">\n<div class=\"ue-l-article__header-content ue-l-article--expand-right-full-from-tablet ue-l-article--expand-right-half-from-desktop\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__kicker-group\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__kicker-container\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__kicker\">Indiana Fever<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1 class=\"ue-c-article__headline js-headline js-headlineb \">The wig is back: Royce White shows up courtside at the Fever game despite the WNBA ban<\/h1>\n<p class=\"ue-c-article__standfirst\">Former NBA player doubles down on controversial WNBA campaign<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-l-article__body\" data-section=\"articleBody\">\n<div class=\"ue-l-article__main-column ue-l-article--minimum-content-from-tablet\">\n<figure class=\"ue-c-article__media ue-c-article__media--image ue-c-article--media-icon-m-from-phablet ue-l-article--expand-left-full-from-tablet ue-c-article__media--main-media\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-img-container ue-l-article--expand-edge-right-until-tablet ue-l-article--expand-edge-left-until-tablet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1320\" class=\"ue-c-article__image\" alt=\"Royce White\" src=\"https:\/\/e00-xlk-ue-marca-en.uecdn.es\/uploads\/2026\/08\/29\/6a930c1044d29.jpeg\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption-inner\"><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-description\">Royce White<\/span><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-source\"><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-author\">LAPRESSE<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__bar has-avatar ue-c-article__bar--horizontal-from-tablet\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__bar-body\">\n<ul class=\"ue-c-article__byline ue-l-article--grow-from-desktop\" aria-label=\"Redacci\u00f3n:\">\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__byline-item\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__byline-name\">\n                                SAM\n                    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__publishdate\" aria-label=\"Fecha de publicaci\u00f3n\"><span>Updated <\/span><time datetime=\"2026-08-29T20:01:42Z\">                            29\/08\/2026<br \/>\n        &#8211;<br \/>\n        <span>15:01<abbr title=\"Central Daylight Time\">CDT<\/abbr><\/span><\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__bar-footer\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-google-follow \">\n<div class=\"ue-c-google-follow__container \">\n                Follow MARCA on Google<br \/>\n            <span class=\"ue-c-google-follow__text\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__bar-secondary ue-u-hide-until-tablet ue-l-article--leftcol-width-from-tablet ue-l-article--float-left-from-tablet-no-margin ue-l-article--move-to-leftcol-from-tablet ue-u-sticky-top-80\">\n<ul class=\"ue-c-article__share-tools  ue-c-article__share-tools--direction-column js_socialMedia\" aria-label=\"Compartir art\u00edculo en Redes Sociales\">\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__share-tools-item ue-c-article__share-tools-item--facebook\"><span class=\"hidden-content\">Compartir en 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Clark gets backing from NFL legend Ryan Clark amid WNBA tensions<\/li>\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__subtitles-item  \"><span class=\"ue-c-article__subtitles-kicker\">Indiana Fever.\u00a0 <\/span>Nike bows to Caitlin Clark with powerful message after historic WNBA feat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__body\">\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph ue-c-article--first-letter-highlighted\">Royce White has taken his unusual campaign for a place in the <strong>WNBA <\/strong>straight to the sidelines.<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">The former <strong>NBA <\/strong>first-round pick arrived at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday night to watch the Indiana Fever face the Connecticut Sun, but he wasn&#8217;t dressed like an ordinary courtside spectator.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"ue-c-article__media ue-c-article__media--video  video-player\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-img-container ue-l-article--expand-edge-right-until-tablet ue-l-article--expand-edge-left-until-tablet\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-video-responsive ue-c-article__media-video-responsive--16-9\">\n<div id=\"player_3684fc97f12c55e09b58ce41_xatalhu\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption-inner\"><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-description\">LeBron James&#8217; first NBA 2K27 footage in a 76ers jersey is already here<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\"><strong>White <\/strong>wore a long blonde wig and embraced the character he has created as part of his controversial push to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft.<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">The Fever ultimately cruised to a 111-91 victory over Connecticut, but <strong>White&#8217;s <\/strong>appearance generated plenty of attention away from the action on the court.<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\"><strong>White <\/strong>also posted about his appearance on Instagram, where he referred to himself as \u201cQueen Roysha\u201d and used deliberately provocative language while discussing his identity.<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">\u201cThe Kweeeen has arrived! They better bow for a beautiful Black Trans Lesbian!,\u201d <strong>White <\/strong>wrote.<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">The timing was particularly notable because the WNBA has reportedly already ruled <strong>White <\/strong>and former NBA center<strong> Enes Kanter Freedom<\/strong> ineligible for the 2027 draft. Both men had announced plans to enter the league while saying they identify as women.<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">League sources told Reuters that neither is eligible, although the WNBA hasn&#8217;t publicly laid out a detailed explanation for the individual decisions.<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\"><strong>White&#8217;s <\/strong>original draft declaration was submitted to the league through his attorney, former Florida congressman <strong>Matt Gaetz<\/strong>. Since then, he has continued to publicize his campaign rather than backing away after the reported ruling.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">White&#8217;s courtside appearance follows Kanter Freedom controversy<\/h2>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\"><strong>White&#8217;s <\/strong>decision to attend the Fever game also comes shortly after <strong>Kanter Freedom <\/strong>became involved in a confrontation at another Indiana game.<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\"><strong>Kanter Freedom<\/strong> was at the Fever&#8217;s Aug. 23 matchup with the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena when he became involved in a heated exchange with Sky guard <strong>Natasha Cloud<\/strong>. Security eventually removed him from the arena during the third quarter.<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">The Chicago Sky later banned him from attending games at the venue, with team owner <strong>Michael Alter<\/strong> describing him as a potential threat.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__embedded\">\n<blockquote class=\" instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DcmkZSixx9n\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n                        Ver esta publicaci\u00f3n en Instagram\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">The incident added to the publicity campaign being pursued by the two former NBA players. Their actions have drawn strong reactions from members of the WNBA, including <strong>Cloud <\/strong>and Los Angeles Sparks center <strong>Cameron Brink.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\"><strong>Brink <\/strong>publicly criticized <strong>Kanter Freedom<\/strong> after his ejection, accusing him of targeting the transgender community.<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\"><strong>White<\/strong>, meanwhile, appears determined to keep the controversy visible. His blonde-wig appearance in Indianapolis gave him another opportunity to turn the draft dispute into a public spectacle, even though his reported ineligibility means he won&#8217;t be joining the Fever or another WNBA team through the 2027 draft.<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\"><strong>White&#8217;s <\/strong>latest courtside appearance suggests he isn&#8217;t planning to let the WNBA&#8217;s reported decision end the conversation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"taboola-art-mid-script\" data-ue-is-premium=\"false\" data-ue-is-basic=\"true\" data-ue-is-mobile=\"false\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__tags-container\">\n<ul class=\"ue-c-article__tags\" aria-label=\"Etiquetado como:\">\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__tags-item\">Indiana Fever<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__related-news \" aria-label=\"Art\u00edculos relacionados\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__related-news-item\"><span class=\"ue-c-article__related-news-kicker\">Indiana Fever <\/span>Stephanie White defends Caitlin Clark after the Indiana Fever star finished behind A\u2019ja Wilson in the latest ESPN poll<\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__related-news-item\"><span class=\"ue-c-article__related-news-kicker\">Indiana Fever <\/span>Caitlin Clark gets backing from NFL legend Ryan Clark amid WNBA tensions<\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__related-news-item\"><span class=\"ue-c-article__related-news-kicker\">Indiana Fever <\/span>Nike bows to Caitlin Clark with powerful message after historic WNBA feat<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-c-popular-links js-featured-links ue-c-popular-links--closed\">\n<ul class=\"list ue-c-popular-links__list hidden-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<li class=\"ue-c-popular-links__list-item \">NBA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-l-article__secondary-column\">\n<div class=\"ue-l-article__secondary-column-item\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-ad ue-c-ad--label\" role=\"region\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-ad__inner\">\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-basketball_wnba_indiana-fever_n_b300x100_3684fc97f12c55e09b58ce41\" class=\"publicidad ue-autorefresh-bind\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-l-article__secondary-column-item ue-l-article--grow\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-ad ue-c-ad--label ue-c-ad--sticky\" role=\"region\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-ad__inner\">\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-basketball_wnba_indiana-fever_n_r_3684fc97f12c55e09b58ce41\" class=\"publicidad ue-autorefresh-bind\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-l-article__secondary-column-item ue-l-article--grow js-notice-sticky\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-ad ue-c-ad--label ue-c-ad--sticky\" role=\"region\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-ad__inner\">\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-basketball_wnba_indiana-fever_n_rb_3684fc97f12c55e09b58ce41\" class=\"publicidad ue-autorefresh-bind\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.marca.com\/en\/basketball\/wnba\/indiana-fever\/2026\/08\/29\/the-wig-is-back-royce-white-shows-up-courtside-at-the-fever-game-despite-the-wnba-ban.html&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; 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