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WNBA Keeps Trans Eligibility Policy Undefined After Meetings

8/28/2026

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert left league’s transgender eligibility policy undefined, keeping it ambiguous.
League officials met on the eligibility issue but have not adopted clear standard.
Engelbert sent a trans-inclusion memo after the 2027 WNBA draft announcements.
Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White said they will enter the 2027 WNBA draft.
Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts said he will leave the eligibility question to the league office.

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert left league’s transgender eligibility policy undefined, keeping it ambiguous.
League officials met on the eligibility issue but have not adopted clear standard.
Engelbert sent a trans-inclusion memo after the 2027 WNBA draft announcements.
Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White said they will enter the 2027 WNBA draft.
Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts said he will leave the eligibility question to the league office.