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Wings' Fudd tops Fire's Carleton to win WNBA 3-point shootout
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Key Points:
- Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd became the first rookie in WNBA history to win the All-Star 3-point shooting contest, scoring 30 out of 40 points in the final round.
- Fudd, the 2026 No. 1 draft pick, credited her shooting success to muscle memory developed through extensive stationary shooting during injury rehab.
- Despite multiple knee injuries in college, including a torn ACL and meniscus, Fudd ranks 10th in the league for both 3-pointers made and attempted this season.
- The WNBA introduced the Shooting Stars competition, replacing the skills challenge, where Team Washington, featuring Elena Delle Donne, Shakira Austin, and Jezelle Banks, won the event.
- Delle Donne expressed enthusiasm for the new format, highlighting the opportunity to connect different generations of players and showcase rising talent.
