Royce White seeks WNBA draft eligibility as league remains silent on rules

Royce White has formally submitted a declaration for the 2027 WNBA draft, citing a lack of clarity regarding current eligibility policies. White claims the WNBA has not responded to his inquiry about his status and maintains that the league's existing rulebook does not explicitly bar his participation. He recently attended a Fever game while continuing to wait for a formal response from league officials. Separately, Enes Kanter filed a federal lawsuit against the Chicago Sky, the city of Chicago, and Wintrust Arena. This legal action follows an incident where Kanter was removed from an arena while wearing a shirt containing provocative messaging. The WNBA is expected to eventually address its stance on gender eligibility rules as pressure mounts regarding current participation standards.

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