Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White banned from WNBA draft

In the United States, former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White have been declared ineligible for the WNBA draft. This decision was made public on August 25, 2026, after both players expressed their intention to enter the draft while identifying as women. The WNBA has not provided specific reasons for their ineligibility, leading to speculation and ongoing debates about the participation of transgender athletes in women's sports.