Betts is not transgender, even though her body and slightly masculine look have raised various questions about her gender identity. Lauren is a biological female with a straight sexual orientation. The 2021 FIBA Under-19 World Cup gold medalist stands 6 feet 7 inches tall and has a strong build.
It is uncommon to see a female athlete taller than 6 feet 5 inches compete, such as Lauren. There’s no denying she drew a lot of attention, including some fan conjecture regarding her sexuality.
Betts will join the league’s tallest players, including Brittney Griner (6 ft. 9 in. ), Kalani Brown (6 ft. 7 in. ), Teaira McCowan (6 ft. 7 in. ), Azura Stevens (6 ft. 6 in. ), and Jonquel Jones (6 ft. 6 in.). Layshia Clarendon is the WNBA’s lone transgender player; she also identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns.
