Azzi Fudd makes WNBA 3-point contest history in Chicago
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 4:00 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft, set a record during the 2026 WNBA 3-point contest held on July 24 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. Fudd scored 30 points in the final round, the highest by a rookie in the contest's history, defeating Bridget Carleton of the Portland Fire. Her achievement comes after a challenging injury history and extensive rehabilitation. Fudd credited her success to her upbringing and shooting practice, noting that she adapted her skills despite prior injuries, including multiple knee surgeries. She received a $70,000 prize as well as recognition for being the first rookie to win this title.
- •Fudd scored 30 points, a new rookie record in the contest.
- •The event took place at Wintrust Arena on July 24.
- •She beat Bridget Carleton of the Portland Fire in the final round.
- •Fudd's path included overcoming multiple serious injuries.
- •She won $70,000 in prize money for her achievement.
- 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — Azzi Fudd turned injury rehab into WNBA 3-point contest history: 'Easy for me'
- 2:52 AMYahoo Sports — Azzi Fudd's On-Camera Gesture for Paige Bueckers Draws Attention As the Rookie Makes 3-Point Contest History at All-Star Weekend
- 1:21 AMYahoo Sports — Azzi Fudd makes WNBA history with unprecedented 3-point contest victory
"This year’s State Farm WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest will go down in history; the Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd made sure of that tonight. But what nobody expected was that one of its most memorable moments would come after the final shot had already fallen.
"Halfway through rookie season, top pick Azzi Fudd has already made WNBA history. She explained why 3-point contest supremacy was 'easy' for her.
"The Dallas rookie knocks down shot after shot in the Friday night event.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 4:00 AMAzzi Fudd turned injury rehab into WNBA 3-point contest history: 'Easy for me'
Halfway through rookie season, top pick Azzi Fudd has already made WNBA history. She explained why 3-point contest supremacy was 'easy' for her.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 2:52 AMAzzi Fudd's On-Camera Gesture for Paige Bueckers Draws Attention As the Rookie Makes 3-Point Contest History at All-Star Weekend
This year’s State Farm WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest will go down in history; the Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd made sure of that tonight. But what nobody expected was that one of its most memorable moments would come after the final shot had already fallen.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 1:21 AMAzzi Fudd makes WNBA history with unprecedented 3-point contest victory
The Dallas rookie knocks down shot after shot in the Friday night event.
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