Caitlyn Jenner Calls WNBA’s Handling of Transgender Eligibility ‘Hypocrisy’

Caitlyn Jenner has criticized the WNBA's handling of transgender eligibility, siding with former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White who are challenging the league's rules. On Fox News, Jenner accused the WNBA of hypocrisy, stating that eligible players should be determined by sex: "XX, you're in. XY, you're out. It's that simple."

Both Kanter Freedom and White have announced their intention to participate in the 2027 WNBA Draft, asserting they identify as women. However, the WNBA has not confirmed their eligibility, maintaining that there are "no immediate eligibility matters" affecting the league. The organization emphasizes the importance of fair competition and respect for transgender individuals while committing to further discussions with teams and the players' association.

Jenner praised the former players for bringing attention to what she perceives as ambiguity in the league's eligibility language, urging the WNBA to "protect women's sports" and invoking Title IX. The dispute centers on a short provision in the collective bargaining agreement stating that "only players who are women are eligible to play in the WNBA," without providing more specific language addressing gender identity or sex assigned at birth.