Quick Info
| Profession | Former professional basketball player, mixed martial artist and politician |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 10/04/1991 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Royce White
The WNBA told Republican lawmakers that former NBA players Royce White and Enes Kanter Freedom are ineligible to compete in the league. The development followed both men's declarations for the 2027 WNBA Draft and their challenge to league eligibility rules.
White's WNBA Draft declaration was formally submitted after former congressman Matt Gaetz signed it and sent it to the league office. White had first announced his intention on 07/08/2026, claiming to identify as a transgender woman.
White finished a distant third in the Minnesota Republican U.S. Senate primary with about 11.2% of the vote, behind winner Michele Tafoya and Adam Schwarze. Shortly afterward he announced he would run for President.
A Minnesota judge issued a protective order requiring White to stay away from his ex-wife and their son after finding credible evidence of threats. White denies the allegations and is appealing the order in the state Court of Appeals.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Royce Alexander White is an American former professional basketball player who later moved into mixed martial arts, broadcasting and politics. He became known for mental health advocacy, and he was the Republican nominee for United States Senate in Minnesota in 2024. He finished third in the 2026 Republican Senate primary and later announced a bid for the presidency in 2028. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
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| Weight | 260 lb (118 kg), as listed during his playing career |
| Position | Power forward |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Personal Life
| Mental Health | Diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, which was mainly triggered by a fear of flying |
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| Activism | Publicly speaks about anxiety and mental health in sport |
Relationships & More
| Former spouse | Ex-wife (name not stated in the reporting reviewed) |
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| Legal matter | Subject of a protective order granted in February 2026 after alleged threats toward his ex-wife and son; he disputes the allegations and is appealing |
Family
| Children | Two children together with his ex-wife, including a teenage son and a daughter |
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Career
| Basketball |
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| Mixed Martial Arts | Made his professional MMA debut in December 2021 | ||||||||||||||||
| Broadcasting | Has worked as a radio show host | ||||||||||||||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was named Minnesota Mr. Basketball in 2009 | |
| 2. Briefly attended the University of Minnesota before transferring to Iowa State University | |
| 3. Has written books on mental health and sport, including Long Past Overdue: Mental Health & The NBA | |
| 4. Played in only three NBA games in his career, all for the Sacramento Kings |
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