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Azzi Fudd Enters 3-Point Contest Amid Star Withdrawals

7/22/2026

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Fudd Enters Contest

Azzi Fudd, guard, will compete in the State Farm 3-Point Contest on July 24, 2026 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.
player Marina Mabrey leads with 82 threes, player Rhyne Howard 79, player Janelle Salaün 67, player Bridget Carleton 65, player Natisha Hiedeman 57, and player Azzi Fudd 50, placing her tenth overall.
No rookie has ever won, with only player Rhyne Howard reaching the final round in 2022.

Summary

Clark Skips Contest

The contest will take place Friday, July 24 at 8 p.m. ET in Chicago’s Wintrust Arena.
The 2026 format adds a special “all-money-ball” rack and raises the prize pool to $20,000 for the winner and $10,000 per participant.
Caitlin Clark’s skip is seen as a major blow that could cost the WNBA and ESPN over a million viewers.
Sabrina Ionescu and Kayla McBride also declined invitations, widening the roster of high-profile absences.

History

Historical Context

The WNBA was approved on April 24 1996 and launched June 21 1997 with eight franchises, the inaugural game drawing 14,284 fans and televised on NBC. Early All-Star events featured the league’s first signee Sheryl Swoopes, helping the new league gain national exposure. That legacy underpins today’s State Farm 3-Point Contest in Chicago, a reminder that star participation drives viewership.

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Fudd Enters Contest

Azzi Fudd, guard, will compete in the State Farm 3-Point Contest on July 24, 2026 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.
player Marina Mabrey leads with 82 threes, player Rhyne Howard 79, player Janelle Salaün 67, player Bridget Carleton 65, player Natisha Hiedeman 57, and player Azzi Fudd 50, placing her tenth overall.
No rookie has ever won, with only player Rhyne Howard reaching the final round in 2022.

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