Azzi Fudd becomes first rookie to win WNBA All-Star 3‑Point Contest in Chicago

Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd made history at the 2026 WNBA All‑Star Weekend in Chicago. On July 24, 2026, she won the league’s 3‑point shooting contest at Wintrust Arena, scoring 30 points in the final round and hitting 20 of 26 attempts. Fudd’s victory marked the first time a rookie has captured the title and the first Wings player to do so. The win earned her a $60,000 prize – $20,000 from the league and $40,000 from sponsor Aflac under the new collective‑bargaining agreement.

Fudd defeated Portland Fire forward Bridget Carlington, who scored 19 points in the championship round. After the contest, she issued a public challenge to NBA star Stephen Curry, recalling a high‑school showdown at Curry’s SC30 Select Camp. The All‑Star festivities also featured the inaugural Shooting Stars Challenge, where Team Washington (Elena Delle Donne, Shakira Austin, and high‑schooler Jezelle “GG” Banks) prevailed.

The event was part of the WNBA’s 30th anniversary All‑Star celebrations, which drew record attendance and highlighted the league’s growing profile.