Fudd, Mabrey, Howard among WNBA All-Star 3-point contestants
The WNBA 3-Point Contest field is set, featuring Azzi Fudd, Marina Mabrey, and Rhyne Howard following the notable absence of Caitlin Clark and Sabrina Ionescu.
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The brief
The WNBA has officially announced the participants for the 2026 All-Star Weekend 3-Point Contest and Skills Competition. The field will be headlined by Dallas Wings player Azzi Fudd, alongside Marina Mabrey and Rhyne Howard.
Coverage from ESPN, The New York Times, and Front Office Sports highlights the roster, while reporting from Fox News and Bleacher Report emphasizes the decision of Caitlin Clark and Sabrina Ionescu to decline invitations to the 3-Point Contest. Outlets note the absence of these players as a significant development for the event.
Attention now shifts to the All-Star weekend proceedings to see how the competition unfolds with the finalized list of participants. Coverage does not yet specify the complete list of remaining competitors for the Skills Competition or the potential impacts on event viewership.
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Quick answers
Who are some of the participants in the 2026 WNBA 3-Point Contest?
The lineup includes Azzi Fudd, Marina Mabrey, and Rhyne Howard.
Are Caitlin Clark and Sabrina Ionescu competing in the 3-Point Contest?
No, both players have declined their invitations to participate in the event.
When does the WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest take place?
Coverage confirms the event is part of the 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend.
Coverage (5)
- Caitlin Clark declines WNBA 3-Point Contest invitation, dealing major blow to All-Star Weekend and ESPN Fox News · 2h ago
- 2026 WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest, Skills Competition Participants Revealed Bleacher Report · 2h ago
- Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu Skipping WNBA 3-Point Contest Front Office Sports · 2h ago
- Wings’ Azzi Fudd headlines 3-point contest field at WNBA All-Star Weekend The New York Times · 2h ago
- Fudd, Mabrey, Howard among WNBA All-Star 3-point contestants ESPN · 2h ago
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