Azzi Fudd leads participants in WNBA All-Star 3-point contest
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 8:31 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, will headline the 3-point contest during All-Star Weekend in Chicago. Fudd, who averages 13.3 points this season for the Dallas Wings, aims to become the first rookie champion in this event. Joining her are All-Stars Marina Mabrey and Rhyne Howard, alongside Bridget Carleton, Natisha Hiedeman, and Janelle Salaün, all first-time participants. Defending champion Sabrina Ionescu and Caitlin Clark will not compete. The contest includes five racks of balls and logo shots, and will take place at Wintrust Arena. Further details on the event will be revealed as the weekend approaches.
- •Fudd averages 13.3 points and 1.7 steals this season
- •Contest held at Wintrust Arena, home of the Chicago Sky
- •Five racks of balls with a full rack of money balls included
- •First-time champion guaranteed with all participants eligible
- 10:34 PMESPN — Fudd rare rookie named to WNBA 3-point contest
- 8:31 PMYahoo Sports — Wings’ Azzi Fudd headlines 3-point contest field at WNBA All-Star Weekend
"Azzi Fudd is heading to All-Star Weekend after all. The No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft will headline Friday’s All-Star 3-point contest in Chicago, attempting to be the first rookie to capture the crown. The Dallas Wings guard will be joined by All-Stars Marina Mabrey and Rhyne Howard, plus Bridget Carleton, Natisha Hiedeman and Janelle Salaün. Fudd, Carleton, Hiedeman and Salaün are first-time participants, guaranteeing there will be a first-time champion in 2026. Fudd has been preparing for
"Azzi Fudd will participate in the 3-point contest as part of WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago, joined by Rhyne Howard, Marina Mabrey, Bridget Carleton, Natisha Hiedeman and Janelle Salaun.
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External links- ESPNJul 21, 2026, 10:34 PMFudd rare rookie named to WNBA 3-point contest
Azzi Fudd will participate in the 3-point contest as part of WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago, joined by Rhyne Howard, Marina Mabrey, Bridget Carleton, Natisha Hiedeman and Janelle Salaun.
- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 8:31 PMWings’ Azzi Fudd headlines 3-point contest field at WNBA All-Star Weekend
Azzi Fudd is heading to All-Star Weekend after all. The No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft will headline Friday’s All-Star 3-point contest in Chicago, attempting to be the first rookie to capture the crown. The Dallas Wings guard will be joined by All-Stars Marina Mabrey and Rhyne Howard, plus Bridget Carleton, Natisha Hiedeman and Janelle Salaün. Fudd, Carleton, Hiedeman and Salaün are first-time participants, guaranteeing there will be a first-time champion in 2026. Fudd has been preparing for
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