Fudd, Mabrey, Howard among WNBA All-Star 3-point contestants
Azzi Fudd, Alli Mabrey, and Maya Moore lead the field for the 2026 WNBA All-Star 3-point contest as high-profile stars opt out.
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The WNBA has announced the participants for the 2026 All-Star 3-point contest and skills competition. Coverage from ESPN, The New York Times, and Bleacher Report focuses on the confirmed participants.
However, Front Office Sports and Fox News highlight that Caitlin Clark and Sabrina Ionescu will skip the contest, with Fox News characterizing Clark's decline as a blow to ESPN and the All-Star Weekend. Attention now turns to the upcoming All-Star Weekend events following the release of the full participant list for the skills competition and shooting contest.
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Quick answers
Who are some of the confirmed 3-point contestants?
Confirmed participants include Azzi Fudd, Alli Mabrey, and Maya Moore.
Which high-profile players are skipping the event?
Caitlin Clark and Sabrina Ionescu are skipping the 3-point contest.
What other events were announced?
Participants for the WNBA All-Star Skills Competition were also revealed.
Coverage (5)
- 2026 WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest, Skills Competition Participants Revealed Bleacher Report · 3h ago
- Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu Skipping WNBA 3-Point Contest Front Office Sports · 3h ago
- Wings’ Azzi Fudd headlines 3-point contest field at WNBA All-Star Weekend The New York Times · 3h ago
- Caitlin Clark declines WNBA 3-Point Contest invitation, dealing major blow to All-Star Weekend and ESPN Fox News · 3h ago
- Fudd, Mabrey, Howard among WNBA All-Star 3-point contestants ESPN · 3h ago broke it first
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