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WNBA Task Force Reaffirms Women-Only Eligibility, No Issues

8/16/2026

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The WNBA task force met, reaffirmed that only women may play, and said there are no immediate eligibility issues.
Caitlyn Jenner said “XX are in, XY are out” and urged a ban on transgender women.
Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White announced they will enter the April 2027 WNBA draft, meeting the criteria.
Stefanie Dolson and Cheryl Reeve supported the women-only rule, with Reeve calling inclusion a rights issue on August 1.

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Story summary

The WNBA task force met, reaffirmed that only women may play, and said there are no immediate eligibility issues.
Caitlyn Jenner said “XX are in, XY are out” and urged a ban on transgender women.
Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White announced they will enter the April 2027 WNBA draft, meeting the criteria.
Stefanie Dolson and Cheryl Reeve supported the women-only rule, with Reeve calling inclusion a rights issue on August 1.