INDIANAPOLIS — Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd added another milestone to her impressive debut season by becoming the first rookie in WNBA history to win the league’s 3-Point Contest during All-Star Weekend.
The No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft delivered a sensational shooting performance in the final round, scoring 30 points to defeat Portland’s Bridget Carleton and etch her name into the league’s record books.
Fudd’s championship-winning score was one of the best ever recorded in the event. Her 30-point total is tied for the second-highest score in WNBA 3-Point Contest history, matching previous marks set by Sabrina Ionescu and Allie Quigley. Only Ionescu’s remarkable 37-point performance in 2023 stands above it.
The victory capped off an outstanding evening for the former UConn star, who showcased the elite outside shooting that made her one of the most highly regarded prospects entering the professional ranks.
“I was shocked,” Fudd said after the win. “That’s crazy. To be the first is definitely an honor.”
Her reaction reflected the significance of the achievement. While rookies have participated in the contest before, none had managed to capture the title until Fudd’s breakthrough performance.
Throughout the competition, Fudd displayed remarkable consistency, confidently knocking down shots from around the arc and delivering under pressure in the championship round. Facing Carleton, one of the league’s most reliable long-range shooters, Fudd stayed composed and caught fire at the right moment to secure the victory.
The 30-point finish further reinforces Fudd’s reputation as one of basketball’s premier perimeter shooters. Known for her smooth shooting mechanics and quick release since her collegiate days, she has quickly translated those skills to the professional level.
The accomplishment also adds another highlight to an already promising rookie campaign with the Dallas Wings. Selected first overall in this year’s draft, Fudd entered the WNBA with high expectations after an accomplished college career, and she has continued to demonstrate why she was considered one of the most complete offensive talents available.
Winning the 3-Point Contest during All-Star Weekend places her alongside some of the league’s greatest shooters while simultaneously setting a new benchmark for future rookies.
Although Sabrina Ionescu’s record-setting 37-point performance from 2023 remains untouched, Fudd’s 30-point showing ranks among the finest displays the competition has ever seen and signals that she could be a contender for years to come.
With her historic victory, Azzi Fudd not only claimed one of All-Star Weekend’s most coveted individual honors but also became the first rookie ever to do so, adding another memorable chapter to what is shaping up to be a remarkable start to her WNBA career.
