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Royce White responds to WNBA draft ineligibility amid eligibility rule debate

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 11:25 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Royce White responds to WNBA draft ineligibility amid eligibility rule debate
Summary

Royce White, a former NBA player, reacted to reports of his ineligibility for the 2027 WNBA Draft. White, along with Enes Kanter, recently expressed interest in joining the league. The WNBA faces scrutiny over its eligibility rules for transgender athletes, and White's remarks have sparked polarized reactions online. The league denied having any immediate eligibility issues and did not respond to inquiries regarding White and Kanter's status. White has since requested the WNBA to confirm his eligibility and address the comments made about his identity.

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  • •Royce White sent a letter of intent for the 2027 WNBA Draft.
  • •Reports indicate White and Enes Kanter are ineligible for the draft.
  • •The WNBA has not confirmed the ineligibility status for White and Kanter.
  • •White expressed concerns regarding denial of his identity in a tweet.
  • •The issue arises amid broader discussions of eligibility for transgender athletes.
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  • 11:25 AMYahoo Sports — ‘This Is Outrageous,’ ‘Performative Clown’ — Sports World Divided As Royce White Reacts to Reported WNBA Draft Ineligibility
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Earlier this month, former NBA player Royce White, through a declaration signed by ex-U. S.

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