Wings' Azzi Fudd makes history with WNBA 3-point shooting contest win, challenges Steph Curry to a 'rematch'
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Wings' Azzi Fudd makes history with WNBA 3-point shooting contest win, challenges Steph Curry to a 'rematch'

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Key Points:

  • Azzi Fudd made history as the first rookie to win the WNBA All-Star 3-point shooting contest, scoring 30 points in the final round and outperforming seasoned competitors including Bridget Carleton.
  • Fudd, the No. 1 overall draft pick by the Dallas Wings and former UConn standout, expressed excitement about her win and issued a playful challenge to NBA star Stephen Curry for a rematch in 3-point shooting.
  • In the competition, Fudd advanced with 24 points in the first round and maintained composure in the final, hitting 20 of 26 shots, while Carleton struggled after missing her first three attempts.
  • The event also featured the inaugural Shooting Stars competition, won by Team Washington, led by high school star Jezelle "GG" Banks alongside WNBA legend Elena Delle Donne and center Shakira Austin.
  • Fudd’s victory follows a history of notable performances in the contest, with Sabrina Ionescu holding the record for most points scored in a single round at 37, and highlights her rising prominence in women’s basketball.

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