Has there ever been a gay basketball player
Welcome to my annual Who’s Gay in the WNBA Report! For those of you who are modern, every year I split down the list of athletes who are openly queer in the league. As a queer person who has played basketball my entire life, the off-court drama is always equally as exciting as the on-court display of skills. Knowing who’s queer and who’s dating who only adds to that for me. If you’re more of a pure viewer of the game and prefer only knowing what’s going on while the clock is running, I do regularly form WNBA TikToks that I like to think are pretty informative!
The league is well known to acquire some of the finest pre-game walk-up outfits in all of professional sports, so you’re missing out if you don’t go after at least the @wnba account on Instagram. Here’s a complete list of all out gay players in the league, broken down by team. For my purposes, “Out” means confirmed by the player either in an interview or on their social media. No matter how masculine presenting someone is, I will not be speculating!
Last Updated: 6/27/25
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BY: Zaniah Boykin
Published 5 months ago
The route to LGBTQIA+ noticeability in sports has been a extended and bumpy one, especially in professional basketball. For years, the NBA and other major leagues were slow to embrace openly same-sex attracted players, but things are changing. Today, more athletes are stepping up, living their truth, and making basketball a more inclusive room. The courage of these players is shifting the tradition and inspiring future generations. Let’s get a look at some of the most notable gender non-conforming basketball players who have helped head this evolution.
1. Jason Collins
In 2013, Collins made history as the first openly gay player in the NBA while playing for the Brooklyn Nets. At a time when few athletes in any sport had come out, Collins’ bravery was a game-changer for LGBTQIA+ visibility in professional sports. His courage paved the way for others, and since retiring, he has continued to advocate for equality. Collins remains among the most essential figures in the LGBTQIA+ rights movement within professional athletics.
2. Brittney Griner
Brittney Griner is one of the most high-profile openly gay basketball players ever. Famous as a dominant force in the W
Jason Collins:
That was the last nail in the coffin of, I’m doing this, I’m adding my voice to all the other athletes who are speaking up on behalf of the Gay community. But there were those family members that I had who said, Jason, do you need to appear out publicly? Can you just survive your life but know that we know we cherish you, but you don’t necessarily call for to talk about it? And I said to them, that’s not who you raised me to be.
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Jay Ruderman:
Jason Collins spent 13 years playing in the NBA. During his career on the court, he earned a reputation for being a team player who knew when to step out of the spotlight for the good of his team. But that reputation came at a price.
Jason Collins:
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Jason Collins first openly gay player playing in a major American team sport
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