Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu Decline WNBA 3-Point Contest Invite: Report
Summary
Three top WNBA players—Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu, and Kayla McBride—have declined to participate in this year’s 3-Point Contest during the WNBA All-Star Weekend. The contest will feature six other players, including rising stars like Azzi Fudd and Marina Mabrey.Key Facts
- Caitlin Clark (Indiana Fever), Sabrina Ionescu (New York Liberty), and Kayla McBride (Minnesota Lynx) declined invitations to the WNBA 3-Point Contest.
- The 3-Point Contest is part of the WNBA All-Star Weekend taking place in July 2026 at Chicago’s Wintrust Arena.
- Six players participating are Azzi Fudd, Marina Mabrey, Rhyne Howard, Natisha Hiedeman, Janelle Salaun, and Bridget Carleton.
- Clark has been one of the league’s top shooters and is returning from a back injury.
- Ionescu, last year’s 3-Point Contest winner, has missed many games due to ankle and back injuries.
- Clark and McBride are among the league leaders in average three-point shots made per game.
- The All-Star Game and related events aim to highlight both established and new stars in the WNBA.
- The 3-Point Contest and Shooting Stars event are scheduled for July 24, with the All-Star Game on July 25.
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