Former Male NBA Player Enes Kanter Freedom Announces Bid for WNBA 2027 Draft

Former NBA first-round pick Enes Kanter Freedom announced he is declaring eligibility for the 2027 WNBA Draft, saying he believes he qualifies under the league’s current eligibility guidelines. The former NBA center said his announcement is intended to challenge how the WNBA applies its inclusion policies.

The former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom stands at 6 foot 10 inches.

Former NBA first-round pick Royce White said Friday he intends to enter the 2027 WNBA draft, telling OutKick he now identifies as a woman “for purposes of basketball” and would take the league to court if no team signs him. White, 35, made the announcement hours after fellow ex-NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom declared h

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Royce White says he's declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft as a transgender woman, joining Enes Kanter Freedom in challenging the league's eligibility rules.

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Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom claimed he wasn't trying to "mock" or "disrespect" anyone with his WNBA statement.

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