League: WNBA Sport: Basketball Country: United States Category: Scores & Results

U.S. Senator supports Enes Kanter's WNBA draft declaration

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 2:58 AM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

U.S. Senator supports Enes Kanter's WNBA draft declaration

Summary

Enes Kanter Freedom declared his eligibility for the 2027 WNBA Draft, drawing attention from U.S. Senator Ted Cruz. Cruz praised Kanter, predicting he could break Wilt Chamberlain's record of 100 points in a single game. The WNBA faces ongoing debates regarding transgender athletes' participation, an issue Kanter's declaration has intensified. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced that discussions will be held to address the complexities of this topic in the coming weeks.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•Kanter Freedom announced he meets WNBA's eligibility criteria for the draft.
•Cruz compared Kanter to Wilt Chamberlain in a social media post.
•The WNBA will hold discussions on transgender athlete participation soon.
•Sophie Cunningham and other players expressed desires to focus on basketball.

Latest Updates

2:58 AMYahoo Sports — ‘100 Points’ – U.S. Senator Predicts Enes Kanter Will Break Wilt Chamberlain’s Record After Declaring for WNBA Draft

What they're saying

"
The final stretch of the WNBA’s regular season has been highlighted by off-court discussions rather than on-court play. The role of transgender athletes in women’s sports has become a highly debated topic throughout the league.
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Boston Celtics Philadelphia 76ers Indiana Fever WNBA Basketball