AP source: Enes Kanter Freedom, Royce White not eligible for WNBA draft
Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White have been declared ineligible for the WNBA draft. The league has not provided specific reasons, though the decision occurs amidst ongoing debates regarding gender identity and eligibility criteria in women's sports.
Why it matters
This highlights the complex intersection of sports policy, gender identity, and professional league regulations.
Boston Celtics centre Enes Kanter Freedom looks toward the team's bench during the first half of an NBA game Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in Boston. (Charles Krupa/AP) NEW YORK — Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible for the WNBA draft, a person familiar with the decision said Monday.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the situation. The person did not elaborate on the reasons for declaring the two men ineligible.
Freedom and White have declared their intention to enter next year's draft, but the WNBA has not publicly addressed their eligibility.
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