Los Angeles Sparks guard Layshia Clarendon, who was the WNBA’s first openly transgender and nonbinary player as well as an All-Star in 2017, has retired after 12 seasons.

Jackson is the eighth Lady Vol to be named to a WNBA All-Rookie team. Previous Tennessee honorees are Jordan Horston (2023), Diamond DeShields (2018), Glory Johnson (2012), Candance Parker (2008), Nicky Anosike (2008), Tamika Catchings (2002), and Chamique Holdsclaw (1999).

Clarendon, a leader in the WNBA’s social justice initiatives, the league’s first openly transgender and nonbinary player and a 2017 All-Star, sat out the final month of the season for what the

I'm also really proud of the relationships I built with people and the integrity with which I moved in the sport.”Clarendon, who uses she/her, he/him, and they/them pronouns, announced the news on Instagram,