Enes Kanter Freedom Attending Fever-Sky Game Amid WNBA Controversy

Enes Kanter Freedom is no longer just challenging the WNBA’s eligibility rules. He is now trying to turn that protest into a recruiting pitch. The former NBA center claimed Tuesday that he had spoken to eight players about entering the 2027 WNBA Draft if the league does not change or further clarify its eligibility standards.

The transgender controversy surrounding the WNBA continues to spiral as Enes Kanter revealed he was in contact with multiple male basketball stars who wanted to ‘declare for the WNBA Draft. ’ The controversy began when Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham stated that the WNBA should not allow biological men to take part in the league.

Enes Kanter Freedom claimed that several current and former NBA, G-League and overseas players will declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft if the league doesn't update its eligibility rules

Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom talks about how he's holding the WNBA accountable regarding its transgender policy on 'My View with Lara Trump.'

Enes Kanter made headlines earlier this month when he decided to declare for the WNBA. In his initial post on X, Kanter stated that ‘If simply declaring who you are is all that’s required, then I meet every single requirement necessary to compete in the WNBA.

WNBA eligibility remains unclear after Enes Kanter Freedom’s 2027 draft declaration and a task force meeting produced no new rules.