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Enes Kanter Challenges WNBA Eligibility Rules | Birmingham News
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Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom is declaring for the WNBA draft next spring, sparking a firestorm as he challenges the league’s eligibility rules by openly questioning what defines a “woman” in sports — even prompting coach Bruce Pearl to ask him directly. His move comes amid heightened debate following Sophie Cunningham’s comments and follows similar declarations by other athletes like Royce White. Freedom insists his intent is not mockery but fairness, demanding consistent application of the WNBA’s own guidelines. The league has responded by forming a task force and condemning “bad-faith” claims, setting the stage for a high-stakes, emotionally charged conversation that’s only just beginning.
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