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