Transgender college basketball player Kye Allums in first game since coming out
Sun. November 14, 2010 6:05 AM by GoPride.com News Staff
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Washington, D.C. -
Green Bay beat George Washington University in women's college basketball on Saturday afternoon, but the notable thing wasn't the score -- it was the fact that it was junior Kye Allums' first game since he came out as a transgender man.
The score was 75-51.
Allums has had the full support of teammates and the school, which is based in Washington, D.C.
"GW has been supportive during this transition. This means a lot," Allums said on the school's website. "I didn't choose to be born in this body and feel the way I do. I decided to transition, that is change my name and pronouns because it bothered me to hide who I am, and I am trying to help myself and others to be who they are. I told my teammates first, and they, including my coaches, have supported me. My teammates have embraced me as the big brother of the team. They have been my family, and I love them all."
"The George Washington University women's basketball program, including myself, support Kye's right to make this decision," said coach Mike Bozeman.
The score was 75-51.
Allums has had the full support of teammates and the school, which is based in Washington, D.C.
"GW has been supportive during this transition. This means a lot," Allums said on the school's website. "I didn't choose to be born in this body and feel the way I do. I decided to transition, that is change my name and pronouns because it bothered me to hide who I am, and I am trying to help myself and others to be who they are. I told my teammates first, and they, including my coaches, have supported me. My teammates have embraced me as the big brother of the team. They have been my family, and I love them all."
"The George Washington University women's basketball program, including myself, support Kye's right to make this decision," said coach Mike Bozeman.