# Enes Kanter Freedom declares for 2027 WNBA draft

2026-08-07T22:31:06+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom has declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft, saying his team reviewed the league's eligibility rules and he qualifies by self-identifying as a woman. The WNBA has not responded. Its collective bargaining agreement states only women are eligible but does not define the term or address gender identity, according to OutKick. The announcement follows Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham's comments that girls should not face biological males in sports. Freedom, 34, said he is not mocking any community and wants the rules applied equally. His video on X drew over three million views. The players' union said it will not be used as a political pawn.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/why-enes-kanter-freedom-declared-for-the-2027-wnba-draft-101786135506310.html>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/us-sports/enes-kanter-freedom-net-worth-and-career-earnings-a-look-at-his-fortune-after-2027-wnba-draft-declaration-101786133274447.html>
- livemint.com <https://www.livemint.com/news/trends/trans-inclusion-in-focus-as-enes-kanter-freedom-says-he-s-entering-the-wnba-draft-after-sophie-cunningham-drama-11786156601833.html>

Tags: Enes Kanter Freedom, NBA, Sophie Cunningham, sports policy, transgender athletes, WNBA
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