WNBA Rules Kanter Freedom, Royce White Ineligible

The WNBA has ruled former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White ineligible to play in the league, a decision that comes amid a heated public debate over gender eligibility policies. The league stated it would not allow "manufactured controversy" to dictate its processes, characterizing the men's attempts to join the league as publicity stunts. The ruling was reported on August 24, following a series of events that intensified the controversy. On August 23, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena, Kanter Freedom was ejected after a heated verbal exchange with Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud.