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WNBA Announces Enes Kanter Is Officially Ineligible To Play

The WNBA has formally ruled that Enes Kanter Freedom is ineligible to compete in the league, ending his pursuit of a WNBA career. In a letter sent to five U.S.

Congress members, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert explicitly stated that Kanter, along with Royce White, are not eligible to play due to their male gender. The decision follows Kanter’s public criticism of the league’s policies regarding transgender athletes, which he argued lacked clarity on defining eligibility for women’s sports.

Kanter responded with sharp criticism, questioning the WNBA’s authority to determine gender identity and calling for further explanation on its eligibility criteria. The league reaffirmed its commitment to player safety and fair competition, emphasizing efforts to combat online harassment directed at WNBA athletes.

With no immediate path forward, Kanter’s next potential move would be legal action if he seeks to challenge the ruling.

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