Fudd's Historic Rookie Win
Azzi Fudd Makes History as First Rookie to Win WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest
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Fudd's 30-point final came on 21-of-27 attempts, making her the first rookie and the first UConn alumna to win the WNBA 3-point contest and earning $70,000.
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Washington captured the inaugural Shooting Stars title, led by Elena Delle Donne, Shakira Austin and Jezelle Banks, with Banks drilling two 4-point shots from inside halfcourt to seal the win.
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Carleton opened with 29 points in the first round, hitting 13 of her first 16 shots, but closed with 19 in the finals.
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Fudd's college résumé includes 292 three-pointers made and a 42.2% 3-point percentage in 115 games at UConn; as Dallas's No. 1 pick in 2026, she has 53 made 3-pointers this season and is shooting 38.7%.
Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd made history at the 2026 WNBA All-Star weekend, becoming the first rookie ever to win the 3-point contest. She dropped 30 points in the final round — tying the event record — to beat Portland Fire forward Bridget Carleton, according to NY Post.
Fudd earned $70,000 for the win. She went 21-of-27 in the final, draining her first six shots in a row. At just 22, she is now the youngest champion in the contest's history, SI reported.
Fudd Ties All-Star Record With Perfect Start
Fudd came out blazing in the finals. She hit six straight shots to open her round and never looked back. Her 30 points tied the second-highest score ever in the event, matching Sabrina Ionescu's mark, according to Post Register.
Carleton was no pushover. The Portland forward went 13-for-16 to open the first round, putting up 29 points. But in the final, she could only manage 19 — not enough to keep up with Fudd's historic pace, NS News reported.
UConn Sharpshooter Brings Elite Range to Dallas
Fudd's win was no fluke. At UConn, she made 292 three-pointers in 115 games and shot 42.2% from deep. She was the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, selected by Dallas, according to NS News.
Her rookie season backs up the hype. Fudd has already made 53 three-pointers this year and is shooting 38.7% from long range. She is also now the first UConn alumna to win the WNBA 3-point contest, SI noted.
Fudd Calls Out Steph Curry for a Rematch
After winning, Fudd had some fun on stage. She called out Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry for a rematch in the 2026 contest. Curry had previously beaten Fudd in a 3-point shootout, according to Bleacher Report.
The challenge was lighthearted but confident. Fudd now has a trophy to back up her trash talk. NY Post noted the moment drew big cheers from the All-Star crowd.
Washington Wins Shooting Stars, Ionescu Sits Out
The All-Star festivities also featured the inaugural Shooting Stars competition. Washington claimed the title, led by Elena Delle Donne, Shakira Austin, and Jezelle Banks. Banks sealed the win by drilling two 4-point shots from inside halfcourt, SI reported.
Two-time 3-point contest winner Sabrina Ionescu was not in this year's event. Ionescu said she was never invited. The league did not publicly address her claims before the contest took place, according to NY Post.
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