India, Aug. 8 -- Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom announced on Friday that he intends to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft. Sharing a video on X while dressed in an orange WNBA hoodie, Freedom explained that his team had reviewed the league's policies regarding eligibility and participation.

"Based on the current guidelines, I can and am officially declaring my eligibility for the upcoming WNBA draft in April 2027," he said.

Before making the announcement, the 34-year-old added that his team had "carefully examined the WNBA's eligibility criteria and governing framework surrounding self-identification and inclusion."

Freedom's announcement comes amid the ongoing debate sparked by comments made by Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham.

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