Former NBA Players Enes Kanter Freedom, Royce White Deemed Ineligible for WNBA Draft
Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White have been declared ineligible for the WNBA draft by a source familiar with the decision. The news comes amid ongoing debates about transgender women's participation in the league. Freedom was recently…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 25, 2026 —
Former National Basketball Association players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White have reportedly been deemed ineligible for the upcoming WNBA draft. This decision comes from a source familiar with the matter, though official confirmation from the WNBA has not been released.
The ineligibility of Freedom and White for the WNBA draft occurs against the backdrop of continuing discussions surrounding the participation of transgender women in professional sports leagues. Both individuals have been vocal on this issue.
Enes Kanter Freedom was recently observed being ejected from a WNBA game held in Chicago. The ejection reportedly stemmed from his attire, as he was wearing a shirt that stated “WOMAN noun. adult human female.” Freedom was also noted to have attended a rally. This rally was in support of a player who has publicly expressed opposition to the inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports.
The specific criteria or reasons for the ineligibility of Freedom and White were not immediately provided by the source. Further details regarding the WNBA’s official stance or any specific bylaws that may have been invoked are pending.
Story summarized from the original created by Rubén Rosario on wsvn.com, see more information here.
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