Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible for the WNBA draft, AP source says
Summary
Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not allowed to enter the WNBA draft, according to a source. Both players said they identify as women and wanted to join the WNBA, but the league has not explained why they were declared ineligible.Key Facts
- Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are former NBA players who tried to enter the WNBA draft.
- A source confirmed on condition of anonymity that they are not eligible for the draft.
- Neither the WNBA nor officials have publicly explained the reasons for the ineligibility decision.
- Kanter Freedom and White both identify as women and want to compete in the women’s league.
- The WNBA’s rules say only women can play, but they do not clearly define gender identity or sex at birth.
- Kanter Freedom was involved in an on-court incident at a recent WNBA game and was ejected.
- The WNBA has been debating whether transgender women should be allowed to play, but no transgender players have ever joined the league.
- Some WNBA players have expressed opposition to transgender women competing in women’s sports.
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