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WNBA Bars Enes Kanter Freedom, Royce White From 2027 Draft

9/1/2026

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The WNBA ruled former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White ineligible for the 2027 draft on August 13.
They announced their eligibility for the 2027 WNBA draft on August 7.
Martina Navratilova said the WNBA is hiding a biological male and urged clear trans-inclusion rules.
No trans women currently play in the WNBA.
The NCAA banned trans women from its competitions in February 2025.

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The WNBA ruled former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White ineligible for the 2027 draft on August 13.
They announced their eligibility for the 2027 WNBA draft on August 7.
Martina Navratilova said the WNBA is hiding a biological male and urged clear trans-inclusion rules.
No trans women currently play in the WNBA.
The NCAA banned trans women from its competitions in February 2025.