Women’s Basketball Eligibility

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Addresses Transgender Participation Memo

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert stands at a podium and talks to media before the WNBA All-Star Game on July 25

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert sent a memo to teams addressing the intensifying debate over transgender athlete participation in women’s basketball. The correspondence follows public comments from Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham and draft eligibility announcements from former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White. WNBA leadership is facing mounting pressure over inclusion rules as … Read more

Ex-NBA Players Royce White and Enes Kanter Freedom Plan WNBA Draft Entry

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Ex-NBA Players Royce White and Enes Kanter Freedom Plan WNBA Draft Entry

Former NBA players Royce White and Enes Kanter Freedom have announced their intentions to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft, a move that thrusts the professional women’s basketball league into the center of an intense ongoing debate regarding player eligibility and transgender athletes in women’s sports, according to hindustantimes.com. Former NBA Players Announce Plans to Enter … Read more