Ben Shapiro supports Enes Kanter in WNBA eligibility controversy
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 12:17 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro defended Enes Kanter following his declaration for the 2027 WNBA Draft. Kanter and Royce White assert that WNBA rules allow anyone identifying as a woman to play, prompting backlash from the league and its players' union. Shapiro criticized the WNBA for its response to Kanter, claiming it undermines the league's growth during a pivotal time. The league lacks a clear policy on transgender athlete eligibility, and its task force has not provided a timeline for its investigation into the matter.
- •Ben Shapiro criticized WNBA's response to Enes Kanter's draft declaration.
- •Kanter argues for inclusion based on self-identification rules.
- •WNBA and players' union condemned Kanter's claims as a political stunt.
- •The league currently has no public policy on transgender eligibility.
- •WNBA's task force has not set a timeline for concluding its investigation.
- 12:17 PMYahoo Sports — ‘How dare they’ – Ben Shapiro takes Enes Kanter’s side after WNBA trans statement
- 11:47 AMHITC - Football, Gaming, Movies, TV, Music — ‘How dare they’ – Ben Shapiro takes Enes Kanter’s side after WNBA trans statement - hitc.com
"Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro took aim at the WNBA’s ongoing culture wars, mocking the league’s backlash toward Enes Kanter. Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White recently sparked a massive debate by claiming they’re “declaring” for the 2027 WNBA Draft.
"Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro took aim at the WNBA’s ongoing culture wars, mocking the league's backlash toward Enes Kanter.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 12:17 PM‘How dare they’ – Ben Shapiro takes Enes Kanter’s side after WNBA trans statement
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro took aim at the WNBA’s ongoing culture wars, mocking the league’s backlash toward Enes Kanter. Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White recently sparked a massive debate by claiming they’re “declaring” for the 2027 WNBA Draft.
- HITC - Football, Gaming, Movies, TV, MusicAug 14, 2026, 11:47 AM‘How dare they’ – Ben Shapiro takes Enes Kanter’s side after WNBA trans statement - hitc.com
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro took aim at the WNBA’s ongoing culture wars, mocking the league's backlash toward Enes Kanter.
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